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As fertiliser shortage bites, Africa must look to its own soil What happens in our soils. AI offers promise for agriculture, but smallholder farmers risk being left behind Major drivers of agricultural big data – implications for suppliers Time to realise the potential of sustainable wood for the Planet R494m spent on FMD vaccines, over four million animals vaccinated VIEWPOINT- Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years Climate Intuition: Food security under pressure: Iran conflict disruptions and a brewing El Niño When Electric Vehicles Take Over Trusted fuel logistics partner dedicated to Farming and Agriculture

VIEWPOINT- Will South Africa Railways system ever get to standard again.

South Africa's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have indeed faced significant decline over the 30+ years of ANC governance since 1994, largely attributed to widespread corruption, cadre deployment placing incompetent or politically connected individuals in key roles, mismanagement, and lack of accountability, resulting in massive financial losses (e.g., R172 billion over five years through early 2026) and operational failures across entities like Eskom, Transnet, and Prasa.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- South Africa -Vaccine is FREE but how long is the waiting list - and the T&C

The FMD vaccines remain completelyfree for South African farmers—the government, through Minister John Steenhuisen, pays for every dose, from buying them abroad (like from Argentina's Biogénesis Bagó and Turkey's Dollvet) to getting them to farms and injecting the animals. No farmer pays a cent directly.

VIEWPOINT-What the future hold for Farmers in South Africa-

South Africa has a vibrant community of economists who regularly make predictions about GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, the rand-dollar exchange rate, and other key indicators.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) application to family farming under the AgriBEE Sector Code:

South Africa'sBroad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework aims to redress historical economic exclusion by promoting broader black participation through ownership, management, skills development, enterprise support, and preferential procurement.

VIEWPOINT-We pay to much to live and to eat- South Africa

South Africa’s heavy reliance on imported crude oil and refined petroleum products leaves the country — and its agriculture sector — highly exposed toglobal fuel price shocks, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (particularly the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel), a volatile rand, and limited domestic control over energy costs.

Fears mount that provincial budget allocations are insufficient to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

As the start of the 2026 financial year looms in April, the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in South Africa continues to be a major concern for local farmers, as the first phase of the government’s control strategy — vaccination – is rolled out across the country.

VIEWPOINT-The Cape of Good Hope, History, and South Africa’s Transport Reality

The Cape of Good Hope has long been one of the most important maritime landmarks in the world.

Vaccination delays expose inefficiencies in South Africa’s FMD response system

More than 2.5 million foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine doses have landed on South African soil since late February, with millions more scheduled.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- WATER is a humanright -

South Africa is markingWorld Water Day on 22 March 2026 amid growing concern over the state of its freshwater resources, particularly in agriculture and rural areas.

VIEWPOINT-The world of coffee in 2026 is everywhere—on nearly every corner,

The world of coffee in 2026 is everywhere—on nearly every corner, you'll find a coffee shop offering expensive, delicious specialty brews that have become a daily ritual for millions.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- South African Agriculture Faces a Tough Year in 2026

South African Agriculture Faces a Tough Year in 2026

VIEWPOINT- South African Farmers Watch FMD Outbreak Spread as Cattle, Businesses and Livelihoods Come Under Severe Pressure

For months, South African farmers watched the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak spread while their cattle, businesses, and livelihoods came under increasing pressure.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The Fuel Price Trap: Why South Africans Rarely Benefit When Oil Prices Fall

One of the most frustrating realities in South Africa today is the speed at which prices go up when fuel costs rise, and how slowly — or never — they come back down when fuel prices drop.

John Steenhuisen tumbles off his high horse

In just two years, John Steenhuisen has gone from being an occasional thorn in the ANC’s flesh to its willing but inept stooge. This unhappy decline — damaging both to the DA and the country — has already cost him the party leadership. It should also cost him his job as the national Minister of Agriculture.

VIEWPOINT- Risks for South African Farmers from a Strait of Hormuz Closure and Global Agrifood Shock

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz represents far more than a temporary shipping disruption; it marks the onset of a systemic agrifood shock with the potential to trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to twelve months.

R494m spent on FMD vaccines, over four million animals vaccinated

South Africa has spent R494 million on foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease vaccine procurement and deployment, while nearly 4.4 million animals have been vaccinated nationwide, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said on Monday.

VIEWPOINT- Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years

Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, especially with the introduction of modern technology, data systems, and advanced equipment.