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The possible sunnier weather in the weeks ahead will aid South Africa's crop harvest
One challenge that has been worrying many people in South Africa's agriculture sector recently is the excessive rainfall across the country. While the rains are always welcome and help boost cr.....
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China wants to increase its imports of South African agricultural products
Chinese officials' statements should always be taken with considerable seriousness, especially when it comes to matters of trade. Under this framing, we took note when <span style="font-family:.....
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The continuous rains are worrying for South Africa’s summer grains and oilseed
We are beginning to be concerned about the impact of these excessive rains on agriculture, particularly summer grains and oilseed regions. The crop has matured in most areas, and some planted earli.....
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China's Agricultural Trade Friction With The U.S. Presents Opportunities For Other Exporters
The first week of February 2025 was eventful for global agriculture. Following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of further tariffs on China, China retaliated.On 4 March, China announced reta.....
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Agbiz Information Session: Key Insights on Policy, Trade, and Agricultural Growth
Date: Thursday, 6 March 2025Venue: Agri-Hub Office Park, Grain Building Auditorium, PretoriaAgbiz hosted an engaging and insightful information session, bringing together key industry experts to discu.....
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Rain Does More Good than Bad in Agriculture
I know a lot is happening in politics and international trade that has implications for South Africa’s agriculture. But I want to take a moment away from that and comment on the recent rains, which ha.....
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Expropriation Act not about land reform - but nil compensation a concern
Given the current debate regarding the Expropriation Act that has recently been signed into law by the President, it is important to understand the role of expropriation in land reform. The Expr.....
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Final Network Statement aims to move agricultural products back to rail
As readers will likely be aware, road transport has steadily taken over from rail transport in South Africa over the past 20 years. The transport of bulk agricultural products like grains, sugar cane .....
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Agbiz reaction to the SONA 2025: Focus is key in the face of global uncertainly
In the face of increasing global instability, South Africa needs to do all it possibly can to increase the competitiveness of our economy. Agbiz Chairperson Sean Walsh emphasises this urgency, stating.....
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A word about the ongoing worries about the Expropriation Act in South Africa
I am on the mini roadshow, seeing some of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) members in central regions of the country. During the long drives, I have listened to many talk radi.....
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