How to narrow the big divide between black and white farmers in South Africa
At the dawn of democracy, few probably thought that nearly three decades on, South Africa would still be battling with the phenomenon of “two agricultures”.
Water Stewardship Event Highlights the Journey to Economic Recovery and a Green Economy Post Covid
The South African water sector offers huge potential for enabling economic recovery, combined with a quick turnaround, to ensure a greener economy post COVID-19.
A GAP Year in Agriculture?
With the partnership between Peritum Agri Institute and Reitz Landbou Akademie this has become a reality.
Agbiz welcomes the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
Agbiz welcomes the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, which showed continuity between former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and his successor Enoch Godongwana.
Five reasons South Africa isn’t ready for health claims on food labels
Why ultra-processed foods, such as soft drinks, potato chips, chocolate and sweetened breakfast cereals are under scrutiny.
Effective communication of the Master Plan is vital for implementation
Most of the national government’s agricultural policies and programmes depend on implementation by the provincial governments and municipalities for their success.
Five steps for transforming Africa’s food systems from the demand side
A report by Boston Consulting Group shows that policy innovations that focus on the demand rather than the supply side can effectively transform Africa’s food systems.
Rising input costs a serious challenge for future food production
Rising input costs, such as direct materials, direct labour and other overheads, are posing a major challenge to food production in South Africa.
The agricultural sector in 2021, a positive outlook?
One of the few positives from the COVID-19 pandemic is that it created growing consumer demand for healthy foods, which has driven investment in a number of agri-business sectors, including fresh fruit and vegetables.
How can we get finance applications approved?
For a year and many months after launching our website, “Finance for new farmers and SMMEs” was the most visited page and it still ranks in the top 10 along with “Careers and employment in agriculture”, “Beef cattle” and “Vegetables”.