The issue of land expropriation without compensation in South Africa has sparked heated debate, particularly with the 2019 seizure of a 34-hectare property, Portion 406 of Driefontein Farm in Ekurhuleni, valued by owners at R30 million (some estimates reach R64 million).
Being a farmer in South Africa has never been easy, but the challenges are greater than ever. Farmers face rising costs, unreliable services, and ongoing uncertainty.
VIEWPOINT-South Africa's Agricultural Trade Boom: Global Exports Surge Amid High Domestic Food Costs and Quality Concerns
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South Africa's agricultural sector is riding high on the global stage, with exports reaching a record US$13.7 billion in 2024—a 3% increase year-on-year—fueled by strong performances in citrus, grapes, maize, apples, pears, wine, nuts, fruit juices, sugar, berries, dates, pineapples, avocados, wool, apricots, peaches, cider, and beef.
VIEWPOINT- Your 9-to-5: AI, Robots, and the Future of Farming by 2035
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WEEKEND- VIEWPOINT -Farmer Input Cost Index Exposes True Pressures on South African Farmers
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For years, our news team at Farming Portal and Agri News Net has questioned the accuracy of official monthly statistics in reflecting the real challenges faced by South African farmers.
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- WEEKEND- VIEWPOINT - South Africa’s land reform, aimed at addressing apartheid-era disparities
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