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It is hard to discuss global agriculture without mentioning China.

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South Africa's agricultural growth in the first thirty years of the democratic era has been supported, among other things, by two pivotal interventions. The first was a deliberate and concerted strategy to invest in genetics for crops, horticulture, and livestock.

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After the sharp increase in the first quarter of 2024, South Africa's agricultural exports fell slightly on a year-on-year (y/y) basis in the second quarter.

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As the Government of National Unity (GNU) begins with its programme under the various ministries, the growth and competitiveness of the agriculture sector has come under the spotlight.

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In his Opening of Parliament Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the government “will increase funding to land reform, prioritise the transfer of state land and improve post-settlement support by strengthening the institutional capacity of responsible structures”. 

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Biosecurity has been a top-of-mind issue in South Africa's agriculture for more than three years. The specific area of concern has primarily been on animal disease. Rightly so, given the many recent outbreaks across the country. Still, we must never neglect plant health.