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Millions of hectares of rural land in South Africa are still registered to apartheid-era entities, including Bantustan homelands and the native affairs ministry. Despite being administered by the government, the formal transfer of ownership to relevant departments has been delayed since democracy began in 1994. In response to a parliamentary inquiry, then-Minister Thoko Didiza confirmed that the land must be vested under the national government before it can be transferred to communities under the proposed Communal Land Tenure Bill. The land is currently protected under the Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act (IPILRA).
Wydverspreide buie en donderbuie word vanaf Maandag/Dinsdag verwag oor die sentrale tot noordelike dele van die land, insluitend die westelike tot sentrale dele van die somergraanproduksiegebied. Dit sal geassosieer word met die tropiese laedrukstelsel in die noorde en ’n verwagte wolkband wat van Noordwes deur die Vrystaat en omliggende areas strek. Volgens huidige voorspellings sal betekenisvolle daaglikse reënval teen Dinsdag en Woensdag in hierdie areas voorkom, maar die presiese ligging van swaar reën kan verskil weens die langer tydsverloop van vier tot vyf dae. Sommige voorspellings dui daarop dat die noordoostelike dele van die somergraanproduksiegebied, veral Mpumalanga, min reën mag ontvang, terwyl die belangrikste reënband oor die sentrale tot westelike graanproduksiegebied gefokus bly.
The South African Treasury is negotiating a new $1.5-billion (R27-billion) development policy loan from the World Bank, which is currently in the early stages of approval. The loan is expected to be assessed and negotiated before a final decision is made by 15 April for the World Bank’s 2025 fiscal year, ending in June. If approved, this loan will significantly contribute to Treasury’s strategy of increasing international financing. World Bank loans are offered at lower interest rates compared to other financing options.
Volgens ’n verslag van die buro vir voedsel- en landboubeleid (BFAP) is daar beslis baie hoogtepunte en mylpale om in dié bedryf te vier: produksie in die sektor het sedert 1994 meer as verdubbel, terwyl daar suksesvol na verskeie internasionale markte uitgebrei is. Landboutegnologie het ook ʼn groot rol gespeel om produktiwiteit te verhoog en tot die volhoubaarheid van die sektor by te dra. Die verslag wys egter ook op tekortkominge en uitdagings wat grootliks voor die regering van ná 1994 se deur gelê kan word. Dit sluit in die regering se versuim om beleid en ondersteuningsplanne in werking te stel, onder meer wat die ontwikkeling en suksesvolle toetrede van swart boere tot die sektor betref. Volgens BFAP is een van die vernaamste veranderings wat kommersiële boerdery betref, die buitengewone sukses van varsvrugte-uitvoere, in besonder oor die afgelope tien jaar. Verder was die vermoë van die hele sektor om nuwe prosesse, tegnieke en artefakte oor die afgelope jare aan te neem ten einde produktiwiteit te verhoog, prysenswaardig. Dié vooruitgang spruit hoofsaaklik uit nuwe biologiese en meganiese tegnologie.
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“Without Agoa, South Africa would lose its competitive edge in the US market. Agoa keeps our citrus tariff‐free, allowing us to compete with southern hemisphere rivals such as Peru and Chile – countries that already benefit from lower costs and duty‐free access. If removed, we risk losing thousands of rural jobs and over a billion rands in export revenue, as currently 35,000 local jobs and an additional 20,000 jobs in the US depend on these exports.” READ MORE
As global demand for high-quality meat increases, the debate over grass-fed versus feedlot beef has gained momentum. In South Africa, the beef industry plays a vital role in both local consumption and international trade. South Africa meat is very popular all over the world. Grass-fed beef is becoming increasingly popular among health-conscious consumers due to its superior nutritional profile. It contains higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and essential nutrients, while being free from harmful antibiotics and growth hormones commonly found in feedlot-raised cattle. READ MORE
Across West Africa, where 70% of the world’s cacao is grown, and in the Americas and Southeast Asia, shifting moisture levels threaten the delicate balance required for production. These regions, home to vibrant ecosystems and global breadbaskets that feed the world, are on the frontlines of aridity’s slow but relentless advance. READ MORE
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Die sojaboonoes is 1,848 miljoen ton, wat 7 710 ton (0,42%) meer is, grondbone staan op 52 000 ton, wat 255 ton (0,49%) meer as die laaste skatting is, en sorghum is ook effens hoër met 190 ton (0,19%) tot 98 000 ton.
Vir witmielies is finale produksiesyfer 6,055 miljoen ton, wat 47 900 ton (0,8%) meer as die November-skatting is. Vir geelmielies staan die oes nou op 6,795 miljoen ton, wat 78 050 ton (1,16%) meer as die skatting is.
Mexico is one of the main blueberry-producing countries, ranking sixth globally. By calendar year 2025, production is projected at 73,500 metric tons (MT), down 9% from 2024. In the case of exports, the most recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report focused on the fruit, indicates that these would reach 70,000 MT and imports 20,000 MT.
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Farmers and agribusiness in South Africa agree that the BRICS should be an area of expansion for agricultural exports. The region accounts for over US$300 billion in farm product imports annually.
Grain production in South Africa benefited from three good years of above-average rainfall due to La Niña conditions, followed by El Niño conditions in the previous season and delayed onset of rain in the current season.
'n Bod van R22 miljoen is aanvaar vir hierdie buffelbul, Magic, met 56 duim-horings, op die tweejaarlikse wildveiling van Piet du Toit en gasverkopers by Rustenburg. Sy SCI is 154 duim. Hy behoort aan Waltco Groep Game Breeders. Die openingsbod was R8,3 miljoen en die wildkopers het R500 000 op 'n slag gebie.
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The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development notes Botswana's decision to lift the ban on vegetable exports from South Africa. This development affects local farmers and agribusinesses in the North West province, which shares a border with Botswana and maintains agricultural trade relations.
The Finance Minister is likely to impose a new Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) levy to fund the new R100 billion Transformation Fund touted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This is feedback from Old Mutual’s head of tax, Nazrien Kader, who outlined her expectations for the minister’s Budget Speech on 19 February
The global onion market is currently facing significant challenges, with oversupply, fluctuating demand, and price instability affecting multiple regions. In Europe, high stock levels continue to weigh on prices, with sluggish sales reported in France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands.
Minister of Agriculture and DA leader John Steenhuisen denies that controversial agriculture union leader Theo de Jager is an "official or unofficial" advisor to him. De Jager, a key proponent of the narrative that Afrikaner farmers are being targeted by the government, previously praised former US President Donald Trump for his stance on South Africa.
Under AGOA, South Africa exports approximately 110,415 tonnes of citrus to the U.S. each year. Industry leaders warn that if access is revoked, it could have serious economic implications for local farmers and exporters. Citrus growers are now urging the government to engage in diplomatic discussions with U.S. trade representatives to prevent potential disruptions.
Suid-Afrikaanse trekkerverkope in Januarie vanjaar, wat op 457 eenhede te staan gekom het, is ’n toename van 27% teenoor Januarie 2024. Dit het ook ’n maandelikse styging van 3% getoon. Dit kom ná die 21 maande lange swak verkope, en weerspieël hernude optimisme in die sektor. Verlede Januarie is 358 trekker-eenhede verkoop. In Januarie vanjaar is vyf stropers verkoop, wat drie eenhede minder as die agt in Januarie 2024 is.
Die tweejaarlikse wildveiling van Piet du Toit Wildbedryf en gasverkopers by Rustenburg het goed begin met 'n prys van R690 000 vir hierdie goue wildebees van Wokini Games Breeders. Sy horingspan is 33 duim. 'n Jong koedoebul, Prince, met 61 2/8 duim horings, is deur G.J Naudé Boerdery vir R320 000 verkoop.
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, is expanding BEE in the agricultural sector. This is harmful and adds significant risk to South Africa’s already strained international trade relations. AgriBEE’s express objective is to “enforce compliance” “to the transformation programme of the government.” It seeks to make B-BBEE “a qualification and legal requirement for Government” when issuing licences, permits, water rights and other concessions, and when disposing of state assets.
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