South African farmers are among the most resilient people in the world. Every day they produce food, fibre, fuel, and raw materials while facing a growing list of challenges and uncertainties that are often beyond their control.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- People Are Paying Too Much to Live in South Africa.
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The United Nations has issued a strong warning that urgent global action is needed to prevent a future food crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East.
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.
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- Emerging black farmers, through the Izwi Labantu Forum (ILF), have given President Cyril Ramaphosa 14 days to respond to a memorandum of demands submitted in January.
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- High sodium levels in irrigation water can contribute to blossom end rot in tomatoes. Sodium can interfere with the plant's ability to absorb calcium from the soil, even if the soil contains sufficient calcium levels. This occurs because sodium competes with calcium for absorption by the plant's roots and can also lead to soil salinity issues, further reducing calcium availability.
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