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Exactly a year ago, we published a note calling for an end to inertia in the implementation of the land reform process in South Africa.

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Few things are as urgent for the South African cattle industry as the need to vaccinate the cattle herd against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

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As we approach the end of 2025, it is fair to characterise the year as one of mixed fortunes for South Africa's agriculture. On the upside, we have the robust field crops, horticulture, and wine. On the downside, it has been a more challenging time for the livestock industry, mainly cattle farming, due to foot-and-mouth disease.

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We continue to receive encouraging reports on the prospects for La Niña-induced rainfall during the 2025-26 summer season. Most regions of the country have received excellent rain since the start of October.

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: It has been widely argued that bureaucratic red tape, malfeasance, resourcing challenges, poor planning and a lack of political will have prevented many land reform beneficiary communities from turning their newly acquired assets into sustainable livelihoods or into a buffer against deepening poverty.

Domestic policies generally guide agricultural developments here at home.