VIEWPOINT- Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years

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


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

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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.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The Fuel Price Trap: Why South Africans Rarely Benefit When Oil Prices Fall

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One of the most frustrating realities in South Africa today is the speed at which prices go up when fuel costs rise, and how slowly — or never — they come back down when fuel prices drop.

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

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