Welcome to the Agribook Blog
These blogs contain agricultural related information and written by our editor Craig Macaskill as well as guest columnists from time to time.
Check back often for new blogs!
South Africa still has access in the U.S. market, but just at relatively higher tariffs
South Africa’s “graduation” from AGOA viewed in context may not mean a catastrophe …
AgriSA calls for fairer agricultural pricing and greater support for South African farmers
“Where lawful and commercially sound opportunities exist to strengthen farmers’ financial sustainability and competitiveness, we believe they should be actively explored.”
Government considers import controls to stabilise sugar industry
… and legislative amendments to support diversification into the bioethanol value chain.
Tourvest collaborates with government to link rural Mpumalanga farmers to tourism market
A practical example of how tourism can create opportunities for communities living alongside South Africa’s most visited tourism destinations.
Newcastle scare: Hats off to government for keeping Brazil poultry flowing
Targeted restrictions make sense.
Why crop insurance belongs in every production budget
As farming risks become more complex, crop insurance must be in the production plan, and not at the bottom of the budget.