The European Union (EU) is the second most important market for South Africa's agricultural products, accounting for 27% of the country's total agricultural exports.
We have long held an optimistic view about the 2021/22 production season.
The EU's Farm-to-Fork Strategy is set to be implemented in 2022, and will come with an additional layer of regulations which have implication on South Africa.
This past week, The Economist released its Corteva-sponsored Global Food Security Index results for 2021.
The rampant looting and violence early in July following the incarceration of former President Jacob Zuma was a stark reminder of the importance of accurate risk management particularly on farms which are often targeted in such circumstances.
