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Growth through exports
There is consensus amongst South African agribusinesses, farmers, and the government that the path to growing South Africa's agricultural sector must include a strong focus on exports. Creating an environment where the agricultural sector continues to attract investment and grows sustainably in the long run will be difficult to achieve without opening up the export markets. Read the rest of the document here.
Some optimism about South Africa's 2024-25 winter crop production
South Africa's agricultural sector is currently in what some would consider a relatively quiet period before we start the busy period again in a few weeks. Farmers will soon be tilling the land for summer crops from mid-October. Read the rest of the document here.
South Africa must focus on China and the Middle East for agricultural trade and investments
Now that South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a state visit to China, a country with much promise for deepening agricultural trade, the next stop should be the Middle East. Read the rest of the document here.
Will the 2024-25 season be a recovery period for SA agriculture?
By this time next month, the fields across the eastern regions of South Africa will likely be busy. Farmers will be tilling the land for the 2024-25 summer grains and oilseed production season in mid-October. It will be another month before the country's western regions start till the land, from mid-November. The variation in the optimal planting windows is mainly due to the differences in rainfall patterns. Read the rest of the document here.
Mixed prospects for South Africa's 2024-25 winter crop production.
South Africa's 2024-25 winter crop season is underway, and some regions of the Western Cape (the largest province for winter crops), have received excellent rains so far. Some areas of the Western Cape may have received more rain than ideal earlier in the season, leading to fears of possible poor yields. But we are still early in the season, and there will be clarity about the yield potential only in the coming months. Read the rest of the document here.
Quality of municipal service delivery and road networks are vital for agriculture growth
As the Government of National Unity (GNU) begins with its programme under the various ministries, the growth and competitiveness of the agriculture sector has come under the spotlight. In recent years, the sector has faced numerous challenges. These include animal disease outbreaks, a problem that has laid bare the need for a comprehensive review of South Africa’s biosecurity strategys. Read the rest of the document here.
