A collaborative approach is vital to driving SA agriculture and agribusiness forward

South Africa faces significant challenges of high unemployment, weak economic growth prospects, rising poverty and inequality.
Agri SA submits objections on “racialised” water use licence regulations

Agri SA has submitted its comments on the proposed Water Use Licence Applications, Amendment and Appeals Regulations that were published on 19 May 2023.
Risk mitigation: The Predator Problem

Halfway between Middelburg and Cradock you’ll find Conway with its railway siding, trading post and farms.
Lamb Champs 2023: Paul van Rooyen has the best tasting lamb in South Africa

Saai’s popular Lamb Champs competition was held at Loftus on Saturday 29th July.
Fulfil Your Obligations To Our Chicken Farmers, Minister Patel

During the next few weeks, you are due to announce your decision on whether or not to impose anti-dumping duties on chicken imports from Brazil and four European Union countries.
Lactalis South Africa appoints new General Manager

Dairy producer Lactalis South Africa (SA) has announced the appointment of Herman Janse van Rensburg as its new General Manager.
Food safety policy neglects informal markets in developing countries – 3 ways this can change

Does shifting attention from central to local government increase food safety?
Rooibos fields unscathed by recent storms

Despite the destruction that heavy rain and floods have caused to large parts of the Cederberg in recent weeks, Rooibos fields remain largely intact.
South Africa’s Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

Can the Land Bank play an influential role in SA agriculture again?
Technology can boost farming in Africa, but it can also threaten biodiversity – how to balance the two

Can we step up technology on farms while preserving biodiversity? A look at agriculture in Africa.