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Weekly summary of some News in the  Agri and Farming media. 

South Africa’s agriculture sector plays a pivotal role, contributing approximately 3% to the country’s GDP and employing an estimated 860 000 people. The country’s agricultural landscape encompasses an extensive array of commodities, including major grains, oilseeds, deciduous and subtropical fruits, sugar, citrus, wine and vegetables. In addition, the country’s livestock production spans cattle, dairy, hogs, sheep, poultry,and eggs. Despite its importance, the sector faces challenges that include climate change, water scarcity, and market volatility, which combine to impact its productivity.  In line with global trends, organic agriculture has gained traction. According to the International Federation of Organic Agriculture (2019), South Africa’s organic agricultural land covers approximately 57 000ha and accounts for only 0,06% of total (global) agricultural land. There is thus potential to increase this land with potential organic produce consisting of fruit (notably citrus), vegetables (especially potatoes), herbs, spices, tea, coffee, wine, honey, nuts (with a focus on macadamia), dairy products (including cheese), eggs, meat (primarily beef), and wool (sheep).

Die kans op hittegolftoestande is goed in die komende weke, terwyl die risiko vir stormagtige toestande en hael op mediumtermyn groot is. Toestande vir reën en stormagtige weer in die laaste helfte van Januarie oor die oostelike dele van Suid-Afrika, waaronder die oostelike dele van Limpopo, die hele Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, die verre oostelike dele van die Vrystaat en die noordoostelike dele van die Oos-Kaap, lyk goed. Die versterking van tropiese laagdrukstelsels noord van Madagaskar gaan tropiese vog uit midde-Afrika meer ooswaarts kanaliseer met slegs klein hoeveelhede tropiese vog wat oor Namibië en Botswana suidwaarts beweeg. “Dit gaan veroorsaak dat baie min of geen reën oor die sentrale tot westelike dele van die land gaan voorkom tot minste einde Januarie, maar waarskynlik tot diep in Februarie,” sê Johan van den Berg, onafhanklike landbouweerkundige.

The success of this initiative is rooted in the Red Meat Strategy 2030, a collective vision established in 2019 by industry organisations, including RMIS. Envisaging a 20% export target for the red meat industry by 2030, the strategy outlines key cross-cutting factors such as industry restructuring, a unified voice, public-private partnerships, compartments, and veterinary services. The opening of the Saudi Arabian market aligns seamlessly with RMIS's 2030 Strategy, bringing the industry closer to reaching the ambitious export target. Furthermore, the Saudi Arabian market shows interest in four red meat products from the South African farming community, namely beef, lamb, mutton, and goat.

Die ontleders oor 2024 dui reeds vir ons aan dat hierdie jaar baie onsekerhede gaan meebring.  Met ‘n verbrokkelende ANC wat alles in sy vermoë gaan doen om met die verkiesing te oorleef moet ons nie verras wees met ‘n verskeidenheid onrealistiese aankondigings of beplande wetgewing nie.  Die spelreëls vir die politieke pad vorentoe in hierdie jaar  kan maklik ontaard dat daar nie noodwendig enige etiese reël sal wees nie – die krane sal baie oop wees.   Soos in die verlede word die sosiale toelae afkomstig vanuit belastinggeld reeds deur die ANC ingespan dat indien die mense nie vir die ANC stem nie hulle dit sal verloor. Daar is reeds op mnr Ramaphosa se lessenaar 6 stukke wetgewing wat net afgeteken moet word ten einde dit te kan implementeer wat insluit die Bela wetgewing, gesondheidsversekering sowel as die onteieningswet waarby ingesluit is onteiening sonder vergoeding.  Dit, tesame met alles wat nog gaan kom in hierdie verkiesingsjaar sal die fokus telkens wees om die ANC te red wat ten koste van Suid-Afrika se vooruitgang sal wees. Te midde van hierdie potensiële chaos moet ons steeds ons legkaarte so verpak dat  ons verwysingsraamwerk ons lei na etiese keuses waar ons ons geloofwaardigheid behou en seker maak dat ons altyd onthou wat is die basis van ons legkaart waarop ons bou. 

According to Grand View Research, the global canned wine market will grow at a compound rate of 12.3% to 2028 — to a market size of $571.8m or more by 2028. The report says it’s being driven by the “rising demand for convenient, portable, and single-serve beverages.” It’s not just easy drinking wines that stand to benefit from this move to cans.  READ MORE 

The domestic prices of arabica coffee continue their upward trend. In November, they rose by 7% MOM. In December, they continued to appreciate, averaging BRL 954 per bag, a 7% MOM increase. In addition to concerns about the weather in Brazil (experiencing low rainfall and an intense heatwave in November), the low certified stocks in New York (despite the recent recovery, still close to the lowest levels in the last 24 years), and the logistical problems at the Santos port may be associated with the recent appreciation.​ READ MORE 

At the start of the 2023/24 summer crop production season, farmers intended to plant 4,5 million hectares of land, which is up 2% from the previous season. Given the feedback from the Grain South Africa survey, we feel compelled to believe that farmers met their expected planting area in most provinces. If there are any reductions in area, they will likely be in the white maize regions of the North West.  READ MORE 

The emergence of domestic wine production has resulted in a significant increase in the number of Mexican estates. In 1996 there were only seven commercial wineries, but today the country boasts over 400, spread across 16 regions. Many wineries feature attractive tasting rooms and restaurants, and wine routes and vineyard tours have sprung up, attracting both domestic and international tourists; the development of this kind of tourism has also helped to expose Mexican drinkers to wine culture.  READ MORE 

CRA MEDIA is tans besig met die ontwikkeling van 3 nuwe insetels vir ons mediums.  Ons gaan binnekort ook toetree tot ander mediums wat Landbou op nog 'n beter vlak sal neem. Ons internasionale vennote wil baie graag betrokke raak by ons mediums.  Ons span is baie kreatief en is altyd besig met nuwe idees en programme-  Ons is tans besig met die beplanning van 'n baie eksklusiewe program een sy soort.  Ons sal eersdaags ons nuwe Ekonomiese afdeling in plek.

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Awards function for Competition for Women in Agriculture – Friday March 1, 2024 at 11:00 – 15:00

Villa Arcadia, Hollard Head Office, Parktown.

Final days for entries – Deadline on Wednesday, 31 January 2024.

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