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The global rural landscape faces intersecting crises from authoritarian populism, financialization, and escalating competition for land, water, and minerals—often masked as carbon sequestration or biodiversity efforts—leading to dispossession, jobless de-agrarianization, and alienation for marginalized communities. For three decades, the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) has advanced research, policy engagement, teaching, and training to enhance livelihoods, provide evidence-based protections for resource-insecure people, and build skills for land professionals across Africa, relying on key partnerships. The upcoming conference honors these networks, celebrates achievements, and charts collective strategies for transformative change.
Die uMkhonto weSizwe (MK)-party het 'n wetsvoorstel by die Parlement ingedien om grond en natuurlike hulpbronne sonder vergoeding te onteien. Dit is deur die party's leier, Mzwanele Manyi, aan Parlement Speaker Thoko Didiza en Nasionale Raad van Provinsies-voorsitter Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane oorhandig. Hoofdoelwitte: Die voorstel wil die Grondwet wysig om grond en hulpbronne as 'n gemeenskaplike erfenis van alle burgers te erken, met voogdyskap aan die staat, tradisionele leiers en Khoisan-groepe. Dit maak onteiening sonder vergoeding moontlik vir openbare doeleindes of in die openbare belang, deur alle verwysings na vergoeding in Artikel 25 te skrap. Historiese Verandering: Die historiese afsnydatum vir grondteruggawe word verleng na 6 April 1652 (Van Riebeeck se aankoms), eerder as 1913, om breër herstel te ondersteun. Die bestaande Artikel 25 sal herroep word sodra magtigende wetgewing van krag word. Versekerings: Manyi beklemtoon dat voedselsekerheid nie bedreig sal word nie, en dat die wysiging historiese onregte sal aanspreek sonder om huidige produksie te ondermyn.
Six years after foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) spread beyond South Africa’s surveillance zone, affecting commercial cattle and feedlots, uncontrolled animal movement remains the primary driver of persistent outbreaks, costing billions and damaging export markets for beef, wool, dairy, and wildlife. Financial pressures and lack of awareness fuel short-term cattle sales, spreading the virus and threatening the livestock sector’s reputation and economic stability. Despite challenges, collaboration across beef, dairy, and wool industries with government veterinary authorities has strengthened, with operational centers and task teams showing unprecedented unity. A R72m vaccination program has delivered 550,000 doses, but capacity constraints limit its impact.
Suid-Afrika se rooivleisuitvoere na China is gestop ná die uitbreking van bek-en-klouseer (FMD), maar daar is hoop dat die aanduiding van FMD-vrye sones die situasie kan verbeter. Die handelstwis tussen China en die VSA het sedert Maart 2025 veroorsaak dat China uitvoerpermitte vir honderde Amerikaanse verwerkingsaanlegte laat verval het, wat Amerikaanse beesvleisuitvoere na China van $120 miljoen per maand tot $10 miljoen verminder het. Australiese beesvleisuitvoere na China het in Julie tot $221 miljoen en in Augustus tot $226 miljoen gestyg, met ’n $80 miljoen maandelikse toename bo die tweejaar-gemiddelde, en selfs na die VSA geëksporteer word weens volop aanbod. Dewald Olivier van RMIS sê Suid-Afrika se bedryf kan baat by China se mark, en hulle bespreek strategieë vir skaapvleisuitvoere na China en ander lande.
Total imports from the US, which account for 3% of South Africa’s total imports, increased between the second quarters of 2024 and 2025. South Africa’s exports to the US, which accounted for 9% of the total, declined by 11%. Agricultural exports increased by 19% as frontloading, especially for citrus fruit and fruit juices, preceded the tariff shock. READ MORE
Agriculture and its related food systems are the backbone of African economies. They provide livelihoods for 70% of the population—mostly women—and contribute around 30% to the continent’s GDP. READ MORE
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In a bold move to elevate its coverage and introduce cutting-edge tech insights, two members of the Farming Portal and Agri News Net news team have arrived in Silicon Valley, USA, today. As the only independent, privately owned media outlet dedicated to farming and agriculture in South Africa, operating seven days a week, 365 days a year, the platforms are poised to bring fresh value to their loyal audiences. Farming Portal and Agri News Net have long been go-to sources for impartial, accessible news on South African agriculture, from daily market indicators to in-depth commodity updates and global farming trends. With a commitment to making the sector understandable for everyone—from commercial farmers to emerging producers—this trip marks a strategic push to integrate technology into their reporting."We're here to explore how Silicon Valley's innovations in AI, precision agriculture, and data analytics can transform South African farming," said one team member, speaking from the heart of tech innovation. "Our readers deserve the latest on how these tools can address local challenges like drought resilience, supply chain efficiency, and sustainable practices."The visit comes amid exciting developments for the platforms. Upcoming content will feature exclusive interviews with tech leaders, insights into agritech startups tailored for African contexts, and analyses of how emerging technologies could boost South Africa's agricultural exports. "We've got a few things coming up that will really add value to our popular mediums," the team teased, hinting at potential partnerships and special reports on drone farming, blockchain for traceability, and climate-smart apps.
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The first of TWO upper-air systems is bringing stormy weather to SA this weekend! Severe thunderstorms possible with strong winds, small hail & localised flooding over the Northern Cape on Saturday, spreading eastwards into Sunday.
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A group of Afrikaner business and political figures, including tech investor André Pienaar, Freedom Front Plus leader Corné Mulder, and businessman Chris Opperman, presented a private trade proposal to US contacts during a White House Historical Association dinner in Washington this week (October 2025). Mulder confirmed his attendance.
Gemiddelde tot bogemiddelde reënval oor die grootste deel van die provinsie, met droër toestande in noordwestelike dele in Okt en Nov. Bogemiddelde neerslag in Jan/Feb 2026, gunstig vir damvlakke (reeds relatief vol). Matige droogte in sommige dorpe.
New-vehicle sales shot the lights out last month, achieving the highest total since September 2015 as the market continued to experience robust demand.September was the highest-selling month so far this year. It was also the third consecutive month of volumes above 50,000 units and marked 12 consecutive months of growth for the new-vehicle market.
Die kanse dat ‘n La Niña-weerstelsel voor die einde van die jaar ontwikkel het skerp gestyg, wat die waarskynlikheid van ‘n natter as normale somer regoor Suider-Afrika, insluitend Namibië, verhoog. Volgens die Amerikaanse Nasionale Oseaniese en Atmosferiese Administrasie is daar nou ‘n 71 persent-kans dat La Niña tussen Oktober en Desember sal vorm.
Tightening EU rules, export residue caps, chemical shortages, and food safety pressures are driving South African growers to embed biological crop protection at the heart of integrated farming (2 Oct 2025).
G20-Konteks: Suid-Afrika gasheer die 2025 G20-beraad, 'n geleentheid om beleidsraamwerke te vorm wat wêreldwye landbou-volhoubaarheid beïnvloed. Alhoewel infrastruktuur-ineenstorting (paaie, dienste) nie weggesteek kan word nie, beklemtoon dit die behoefte aan hervorming vir voedselsekerheid en ekonomiese stabiliteit.
South Africa’s government, led by the ANC, is criticized for prioritizing reckless foreign policy over domestic needs, aligning with authoritarian states like Iran, Russia, and China, and straining ties with key trade partners like the US.
In die Vrystaat is projekfondse vir padonderhoud ná die eerste derde van die boekjaar uitgeput, wat boere dwing om self afgetrede padskraper-operateurs aan te stel om plattelandse paaie begaanbaar te hou.
Former U.S. Chief Agricultural Negotiator Darci Vetter warns that tariffs, including Trump's 30% on South African goods (effective August 2025), act as regressive "taxes on food" disproportionately burdening low-income consumers by raising prices on staples like citrus, wine, and beef.
Die DA in die Oos-Kaap het die voortdurende rioolbesoedeling van die onaktiewe Nursery-pompstasie in Aliwal-Noord ontbloot. Die party het onlangs ‘n oorsigbesoek aan die pompstasie gebring waar onsuiwer rioolafval gevind is wat direk in die Oranjerivier vloei en stroomaf die Gariepdam ook besoedel
Meat prices up year-on-year across the board amid tight beef supplies. Beef U.S. beef carcass prices decreased in September on consumer pushback amid soaring prices. Additionally, a recent screwworm outbreak in northern Mexico has raised concerns over potential livestock losses and trade disruptions.
Six years after foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) spread beyond South Africa’s surveillance zone, affecting commercial cattle and feedlots, uncontrolled animal movement remains the primary driver of persistent outbreaks, costing billions and damaging export markets for beef, wool, dairy, and wildlife.
Boere in Orkney, Wolmaransstad en Leeudoringstad, Noordwes, ly miljoene rande se verliese weens veediefstal, met 107 beeste, 6 kalwers en 73 skape sedert Januarie 2025 gesteel, wat R1,1–R2,8 miljoen skade veroorsaak. Hulle beskuldig polisie en veediefstaleenhede van betrokkenheid of nalatigheid.
The SA government and business are aligned on the need for export diversification. That does not mean abandoning existing markets but building on them. What we now need to do is to initiate, in earnest, trade talks with new export markets. Two critical areas require attention from both government and business.
Die eerste beraming voorspel 'n hoëgehalte-oes met voldoende volume om die hele seisoen se markvraag te bevredig. Dit plaas Suid-Afrika in 'n sterk posisie vir betroubare wêreldmarktoelewerings. 79,4 miljoen kartonne (elke ~4,5 kg), met 'n boonste perk van 81,7 miljoen en onderste perk van 77 miljoen.
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Product
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2 Oct Price
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25 Sep Price
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WoW Change
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Urea Gran
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R7,784
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R8,273
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-5.9%
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MAP
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R13,179
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R13,256
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-0.6%
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KCl Gran
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R6,996
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R7,129
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-1.9%
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Nutrient
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2 Oct
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25 Sep
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WoW Change
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Nitrogen (N)
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16.92
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17.99
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-5.9%
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Phosphate (P)
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49.86
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49.68
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+0.4%
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Potash (K)
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13.99
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14.26
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-1.9%
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- Prices bottomed out globally, with Middle East benchmark dipping below $400/t FOB amid low sales and surplus; US/Europe followed suit on weak volumes.
- India's latest (likely final 2025) 2Mt tender (closes 15 Oct, delivery by 15 Dec) is expected to absorb surplus, stabilizing or firming prices—bottom likely hit this/next week, with upside through year-end.
- Brazil stable/notionally up slightly; China quiet on holidays, export volumes uncertain post-mid-Oct; Indonesia tender upcoming; Ethiopia tender scrapped, adding downward pressure.
- Iranian cargoes offer aggressive $410-420/t CFR Durban, boosting local summer planting demand—prices to firm on replacement costs.
- Ammonium sulphate rebounded modestly on Brazilian buying; ammonia prices rose (Tampa +$50/t to ~$600/t CFR).
- Steady declines across benchmarks: India DAP ~$790/t CFR (low end $770s); China $760-770/t FOB (muted trade due to holidays).
- Brazil MAP stable; US MAP/DAP down $15-20/t on poor affordability vs. crop prices.
- Q4 Indian phos acid contract up $32/t to $1,290/t P2O5, but downside risk if DAP/MAP trends continue.
- Chinese exports to halt post-Oct inspections, potentially limiting further slides.
- Stable/balanced market; SE Asia tenders divide views on flat vs. minor decline—no near-term upside expected.
- US flat amid harvest; Brazil quiet with ample stocks ahead of soya season.
- Durban CFR average down to $375/t.
- Brent crude fell >7% to $64.5/bbl on OPEC+ supply hikes and easing demand.
- EU TTF gas < $11/MMBtu (positive for producers); US Henry Hub >$3.3/MMBtu.
- Rand strengthened ~1% to R17.29/USD; Safex crops plunged (maize <R3,700/t, sunflowers <R10,000/t) on strong US maize outlook.
- Swaps stable pre-India tender; expect forward curve lift in Q4—Urea bids up $5/t, ranges narrowed; MAP Brazil CFR asks +$5/t.
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- Oos-Kaap Algemeen: Gemiddelde tot bogemiddelde reënval oor die grootste deel van die provinsie, met droër toestande in noordwestelike dele in Okt en Nov. Bogemiddelde neerslag in Jan/Feb 2026, gunstig vir damvlakke (reeds relatief vol). Matige droogte in sommige dorpe.
- Breër SA: Bogemiddelde reënval in noordelike, sentrale en oostelike streke, wat somerreënstreke bevoordeel. Ondergemiddelde reën in dele van Mpumalanga en Limpopo. Matige droogte in Oos-Kaap, oostelike Wes-Kaap en Mpumalanga.
- Temperature: Bogemiddelde minimum- en maksimumtemperature landwyd (behalwe suidwestelike kus: ondergemiddelde maksimum), wat waterbehoefte en verdamping verhoog.
- Spesifieke Oos-Kaap-streke:
- Winterberg: Gemiddelde tot bogemiddelde reën in lente/somer.
- Gamtoos/Kouga/Nelson Mandelabaai: Droër Okt–Nov, bogemiddelde Des–Feb.
- Gariepdam/Nooitgedacht: Droër vroeë somer, bogemiddelde later.
- Klein-Karoo (Steytlerville/Jansenville): Baie droog begin seisoen, bogemiddelde laat Des–Feb.
