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Computer science can help farmers explore alternative crops and sustainable farming methods Hunting bill: lights, shadows, and vested interests Global potato outlook: Second half of 2026 likely to test supply discipline, climate resilience, and processing demand Marine life in a South African bay is full of chemical pollutants Will El Niño drought hit food prices in South Africa? Earlier rains and grain stocks offer hope Smallest vintage in over 25 years as industry adjusts to changing market conditions Food Lover's Market and Van Loveren turn flood-damaged bottles into bottles of hope U.S. Opportunities for South African Food and Agriculture Companies VIEWPOINT-The Devastating Decline of South Africa’s Small Farming Towns A new FAO report examines how shocks affect global coffee, cocoa and tea markets and outlines policy options to address structural vulnerabilities

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VIEWPOINT-South African Farmers and costs of tractors, farming machinery and other inputs in 2026

The South African agricultural machinery market is growing steadily.

VIEWPOINT- World Agriculture is at a critical turning point

Agriculture is at a critical turning point. Following the recent COP30 and G20 summits, farmers worldwide are being asked to produce more food to meet rising global demand while simultaneously cutting greenhouse gas emissions, protecting ecosystems, and remaining profitable.

VIEWPOINT- Beyond 30 Years of Challenges – Eskom, Diesel, Electric Trucks, and a System on the Brink

SouthAfrica’scitizenscontinuetograpplewithdeep-rootedstructuralproblemsthathavepersistedfordecades:highunemployment,inequality,crime,andsloweconomicgrowth.Yetanewandcompoundinglayerofdifficultyhasemerged—theslow-motioncollapseofcriticalinfrastructurethataffectseveryaspectofdailylifeandeconomicactivity.

VIEWPOINT-South African Farmers Deserve Better: Time to Stop the Squeeze

We are heading into another long weekend in South Africa, and the first quarter of 2026 is already behind us.

VIEWPOINT-The global fertilizer situation has become a major headache for world food production.

We had another long weekend in South Africa, and the first quarter of 2026 is already behind us.

VIEWPOINT- South Africa- Government Water Rules Add Pressure on Citizens and Farmers

Many South Africans, like you, are frustrated and worried that after years of problems in almost every government department — from poor service delivery and corruption to failing infrastructure — the Department of Water and Sanitation is now turning its attention to ordinary citizens who have enjoyed the outdoors at public dams for decades.

VIEWPOINT- South Africa Cannot Borrow Its Way Out of Broken Systems

The South African government continues to borrow money with the intention of rebuilding and uplifting the country. On paper, this sounds like the right approach — investing in infrastructure, improving services, and supporting economic growth.

VIEWPOINT- South African citizens and farmers are facing difficult times amid rising costs

South Africa has serious governance and economic challenges, and many state-owned enterprises have struggled over the past decades with issues like mismanagement, financial losses, infrastructure failures, corruption.

VIEWPOINT-The collapse of South Africa’s infrastructure

The collapse of South Africa’s infrastructure over the past 31 years is heartbreaking for all of us who grew up in a country where everything worked like clockwork.

VIEWPOINT- In South Africa, a braai is about much more than just protein; it’s a sensory experience that lab-grown meat currently can't replicate.

In South Africa, meat is much more than just a meal; it is a cultural cornerstone deeply tied to identity, heritage, and the social ritual of the braai.

VIEWPOINT- South Africa’s ongoing struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease

South Africa’s ongoing struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) highlights a deeper governance problem: the state insists on tight control but lacks the capacity to execute effectively, while sidelining the very people best placed to help.

VIEWPOINT- South African farmers make a substantial contribution to the economy-

South African farmers make a substantial contribution to the economy-

VIEWPOINT- The Next African Billionaires Will Come From Agriculture and Food Systems

The era of billionaires built purely on oil is fading.

VIEWPOINT- The World and Its Farmers Are Paying a Huge Price for the US-Iran War – What Lies Ahead in the Next 6 Months

The war between the United States, Israel and Iran that began on 28 February 2026 is already hitting farmers and food systems around the world hard.

VIEWPOINT- Heavy Rains Devastate Western Cape Farmers

Heavy Rains Devastate Western Cape Farmers

VIEWPOINT-South Africa’s Wine Industry: World-Class Quality Amid Serious Challenges

South Africa produces some of the finest wines and boasts some of the most skilled wine farmers in the world.

VIEWPOINT- Increased Compliance scrutiny from FIC - Accountable Institutions in the Agri Sector

The recent publication of Directive 11 by the Financial Intelligence Centre places a clear and immediate obligation on certain accountable institutions — including many high-value goods dealers in the agricultural sector — to submit Risk and Compliance Returns (RCRs) for 2026.

VIEWPOINT- South African Farmers Watch FMD Outbreak Spread as Cattle, Businesses and Livelihoods Come Under Severe Pressure

For months, South African farmers watched the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak spread while their cattle, businesses, and livelihoods came under increasing pressure.

VIEWPOINT- Risks for South African Farmers from a Strait of Hormuz Closure and Global Agrifood Shock

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz represents far more than a temporary shipping disruption; it marks the onset of a systemic agrifood shock with the potential to trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to twelve months.

VIEWPOINT- Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years

Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, especially with the introduction of modern technology, data systems, and advanced equipment.

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