South Africa has about three million subsistence farmers who feed, on average, a family of five on less than five hectares. Almost 30 percent of South Africa's population are dependent on subsistence farming. Alpacas are alert, agile and territorial, and display instinctive guardian behaviour. They make excellent protectors of sheep flocks and, less commonly, goat herds Despite sorghum's nutritional value and climate resilience, South Africa's sorghum industry is declining due to weak consumer demand and failed initiatives. Sorghum planting dropped 75% from 1990-91 to 41,150 hectares in 2024-25, with production down 54% to 137,970 tonnes.

Logistieke knelpunte by hawens, tarief- en marktoegangskwessies en streng fitosanitêre vereistes in die EU is steeds struikelblokke. Tog bly die sitrusbedryf “versigtigheid optimisties” oor die vooruitsigte vir 2025.

South Africa’s 2025 macadamia crop is estimated at 93,433 tons, a 7.11% increase from 2024. Market Challenges: Economic constraints in China, combined with growing Chinese macadamia production and existing stocks, have slowed early Nut in Shell (NIS) contracting, creating uncertainty for the marketing season.

Die minister van handel, nywerheid en mededinging, Parks Tau, sê ekonomiese groei in Suid-Afrika moet dringende aandag geniet. Tau sê die regering is daarom vasbeslote om ondanks kritiek voort te gaan met die instel van ‘n transformasie-fonds.


Die Minister van Elektrisiteit, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa sê Eenheid Een van die Koebergkernkragsentrale kan nog vir 20 jaar krag lewer. Hy sê die oogmerk is om ook die lewensduur van Koeberg se Eenheid Twee te verleng.

In April 2025, South Africa's new vehicle sales reached 42,401 units, an 11.9% increase from 37,899 in April 2024, with year-to-date sales up 10.6% to 186,433, signaling a potential return to pre-Covid levels. New car sales grew 16.9% to 30,101, and bakkie/minibus sales improved, reflecting economic recovery.

Adjunkpresident Paul Mashatile sê ekonomiese regstelling en transformasie het praktiese stukrag gekry deur verskeie wette, ondermeer die Wet op Breedgebaseerde Swart Ekonomiese Bemagtiging van 2003, soos gewysig in 2013. Hy sê dit bly ‘n noodsaaklike deel van die land se ekonomiese landskap.

In his welcoming remarks at the launch of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035) in Johannesburg, Minister John Steenhuisen expressed South Africa’s strong support for the new strategy and the Kampala Declaration.

Global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise despite decades of efforts, with 2024 marking another record increase. Deforestation is exacerbating climate issues by disrupting the biosphere’s cooling mechanisms. Forests act as natural air conditioners through evapotranspiration, producing clouds, rainfall, and winds that regulate temperature and hydrate land.

John Steenhuisen, Suid-Afrika se minister van landbou, het op die Bloemskou gesê dat landelike veiligheid, die swak toestand van hawens en paaie, en kwessies buite sy portefeulje hom die meeste kwel.

Excessive rainfall in South Africa boosts grazing veld, reducing livestock feed costs, but also increases animal diseases like Rift Valley fever, heartwater, and bluetongue, particularly in areas like the Karoo. Smallholder farmers struggle to access vaccines, and erratic weather may lead to more frequent crop and animal diseases.

’n Groep Suid-Afrikaanse boere, waaronder Southland Dairies, het die eerste Verra-gesertifiseerde koolstofkrediete verhandel deur volhoubare landboupraktyke soos dekgewasse, verminderde bewerking en gediversifiseerde gewasrotasies. Hierdie praktyke verbeter grondgesondheid, verlaag produksiekoste, verhoog produktiwiteit en vang koolstof vas, wat klimaatsverandering versag.


The FAO Food Price Index rose 1% in April 2025 to 128 points, up 8% from last year but 20% below its March 2022 peak. The increase is driven by higher prices for grains, dairy, and meat due to tighter supplies and rising demand, particularly in the EU. These pressures are expected to be temporary, with supply recovery anticipated.

Die wêreld se rykste persoon, die 94-jarige Warren Buffett, gaan aan die einde van vanjaar as die uitvoerende hoof van Berkshire Hathaway uittree. Buffett, waarskynlik die wêreld se mees suksesvolle belegger, is sowat 154 miljard Amerikaanse dollar werd, en het reeds miljarde aan liefdadigheid geskenk.

Nampo 2025, expecting around 900 exhibitors, will take place with the theme ‘Global agriculture, locally rooted,’ addressing global agricultural challenges and opportunities for local grain producers. The event follows a record-breaking 2024 with 86,474 visitors. It will feature advanced agricultural technology, including machinery, climate-adaptive seeds, agri-finance, and digital solutions.

During the month of March 2025, there were fifteen farm attacks and two farm murders in South Africa.

These farm attacks and murders are often accompanied by extreme violence, torture and rape and are being openly fueled by black South African leaders in the country.

Farm attacks and Farm murders 2020:
* 446 Farm attacks and 77 farm murders.

Farm attacks and Farm murders 2021:
* 248 Farm attacks and 43 farm murders.

Farm attacks and Farm murders 2022:
* 156 Farm attacks and 39 farm murders.

Farm attacks and Farm murders 2023:
* 182 Farm attacks and 45 farm murders.

Farm attacks and Farm murders 2024:
* 283 Farm attacks and 28 farm murders.

Farm attacks and Farm murders 2025:

January 2025 – 23 Farm attacks and 2 farm murders.
February 2025 – 16 Farm attacks and 0 farm murders.
March 2025 – 15 Farm attacks and 2 farm murders.

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