SA’s agricultural sector, identified by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his state of the nation address last week as one of the sectors with the "greatest potential for growth", is exploring new export markets in an effort to stimulate the economy and create much-needed jobs.
The world’s grain bins overfloweth — even after a third straight drought-ravaged wheat crop in Australia and a historically wet and delayed planting season in the U.S. Corn Belt that reduced corn and soybean output in 2019. Barring an unforeseen jolt in supply and/or demand, it’s going to stay that way for a while.
Protein. It’s an essential part of diets worldwide.
The banana production volumes have decreased somewhat due to some cooler temperatures in the tropics. Consequently, prices have risen.
South African wine grape producers’ financial viability is looking up following a long downward cycle. However, a long road to sustainability still lies ahead.
South Africa must guard against the commercial production of hemp and cannabis interfering with food security, agricultural association Agri SA warned on Thursday.
