WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- South African farmers are facing yet another year of great challenges
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South African farmers are facing yet another year of great challenges, but history has shown that our farmers are among the most resilient people in the world.
VIEWPOINT- South Africa farmers will get a new Minister of Agriculture.
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VIEWPOINT- Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa Continues to Spread Despite Progress in Vaccination Efforts
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South Africa's battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a major concern as new outbreaks continue to emerge across several provinces despite significant progress in vaccine procurement, laboratory capacity, and veterinary support.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- Farmers and Workers: A Relationship of Mutual Loyalty and Shared Lives in South Africa
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In an era where stories of conflict often dominate headlines, there exists a quieter but powerful reality on many South African farms: deep mutual loyalty, care, and genuine partnership between farmers and their workers.
VIEWPOINT- South Africa continues to face serious challenges with hunger and food insecurity
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The South African government has expanded social grants significantly to support millions of vulnerable citizens, but many recipients say they cannot survive on the amounts they receive.
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.
- VIEWPOINT- Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years
- VIEWPOINT- Risks for South African Farmers from a Strait of Hormuz Closure and Global Agrifood Shock
- WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The Fuel Price Trap: Why South Africans Rarely Benefit When Oil Prices Fall
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