VIEWPOINT-The Fuel Price: South Africa’s Biggest Inflation Culprit and a Heavy Burden on Farmers
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The fuel price remains the single biggest driver of inflation in South Africa. Every time it rises, the cost of almost everything else follows.
Most South African farmers know what a drought is. Although weather forecasts can help with decision-making, they are not always accurate.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- Consumer Demand for Organic and Natural Foods Continues to Grow
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Consumer demand for organic, natural, and non-GMO foods continues to strengthen, with younger generations driving much of the market growth.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of Wille Aucamp as the new Minister of Agriculture, bringing fresh leadership to a sector that has faced significant challenges in recent years.
VIEWPOINT- Welvaartbelastings – die sluipmoordenaar van familiebesighede
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Familiebesighede en familieboerderye word dikwels oor dekades, selfs geslagte, opgebou. Dit verg jare se harde werk, opoffering en herbelegging om waarde te skep.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- When leaders attack followers for choosing not to follow them - South Africa
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In an environment where everybody is always in agreement, somebody is not thinking.
- VIEWPOINT- The Cost of Inaction, Procrastination, Past-Blame, and BEE: How South Africa’s Government is Holding Back its Most Eager Citizens
- VIEWPOINT- Farm Security in South Africa
- WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- South African farmers are facing yet another year of great challenges
- VIEWPOINT- South Africa farmers will get a new Minister of Agriculture.
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- Africa’s fertilizer market firmed noticeably in the week ending 16 October 2026, driven mainly by a sharp rebound in urea prices, while phosphate trade remained constrained by elevated sulfur costs and East African import activity stayed strong.
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