FAO’s latest information points to a record cereal production of 2 800 million tonnes (including rice in milled terms) in 2021, up 1.1 percent from the outturn in 2020.

The Cape winegrowing areas, situated in the narrow viticultural zone of the southern hemisphere, mainly have a Mediterranean climate and the mountain slopes and valleys form the ideal habitat for the wine grape Vitis vinifera, the products of which have given pleasure to man for many centuries.

The global melon market has been up and down in many countries this season.

The global wine industry generates $29 billion in annual revenue and is at an inflection point. Societal and taste changes are poised to bring new frontiers and opportunities to the industry.

Wheat growers sit in an advantageous position when it comes to sustainable agricultural practices, said Chandler Goule, chief executive officer, National Association of Wheat Growers.

South Africa’s agricultural sector is arguably one of the most vibrant on the continent.