VIEWPOINT -Addressing Foot and Mouth Disease Non-Compliance and Bird Flu Losses
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Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, causing significant economic losses through reduced productivity, trade restrictions, and control costs.
Is Wheat Farming Still Profitable in South Africa? Assessing Input Costs, Prices, Climate Change, Gluten, and GMO Concerns
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Wheat remains a staple crop in South Africa, with significant production in the Western Cape (52.7%), Free State (13.8%), and Limpopo (9.5%). Summary
VIEWPOINT- High Interest Rates and Inflation Targets: Are South African Citizens and Farmers Bearing the Brunt?
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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has faced growing criticism for its high interest rate policies, with many hardworking citizens, particularly farmers, feeling squeezed by what some call financial bullying.
VIEWPOINT -The Future of Commercial Agriculture in South Africa: Opportunities and Challenges for 2025 and Beyond
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South Africa’s commercial agriculture sector is a cornerstone of the economy, contributing significantly to food security, employment, and export revenue.
VIEWPOINT- Canned Lion Hunting in South Africa: Economic Boon or Ethical Bust?
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Canned lion hunting, a practice where lions bred in captivity are hunted in confined enclosures, has been a controversial yet lucrative industry in South Africa.
VIEWPOINT- The Importance and Success of NAMPO: A Cornerstone for South African Agriculture
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For over half a century, the NAMPO Harvest Day, organized by Grain SA, has solidified its position as a cornerstone of South African agriculture.
- Radical Reforms by South Africa’s Government can Spark a Tourism and Investment.
- VIEWPOINT- South Africa’s Expropriation Act Drives Down Farmland Prices, Fuels Buyer Skepticism, and Deters Bank Financing
- VIEWPOINT -Pig Farming in the Year 2030: Navigating Input Costs, Climate Change, Profitability, and Market Dynamics
- VIEWPOINT -The Plight of South African Farmers: Rising Maize Prices, Input Costs, and the Ripple Effect on Food Security
