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WATCH: The Western Cape’s agricultural economy adds climate change to its many challenges

What's the outlook for the winter grain crop?

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WATCH: The South African wheat industry is under extreme pressure

Rising input costs and lower global prices have put South Africa's wheat sector under pressure

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WATCH: Seed is key to stabilising food security

SACTA CEO Andrew Bennett explores how investment is bolstering wheat and soybean yields to ensure food security

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WATCH: Unlocking inclusive growth and development in South African agriculture

Agda CEO Leona Archary and Wandile Sihlobo delve into what inclusive growth truly means for South African agriculture, focusing on access to finance, land, skills and markets to…

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WATCH: Concerns about the upcoming 2026/2027 agricultural season in South Africa

It could be a summer of discontent for farmers this year, given the possibility of a severe El Niño climate event and the disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies caused by the…

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PODCAST: Cracking the pistachio opportunity

South African farmers continue to compete on the global stage through innovation and resilience. So how do you build a world-class venture?

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PODCAST: South Africa’s agricultural sector is blooming

Circumstances notwithstanding, South Africa’s agricultural exports could hit record levels this year. It’s a fabulous turn-up for the books

Famers at the Johannesburg Black Farmers Expo in Eikenhof on March 11, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The farmers displayed their farm produce for consumers to purchase or view. (Photo by Gallo Images/Papi Morake

Most South African farmers are black: why Trump got it so wrong

Setting the record right on South African farmers

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The exit interview … with Astral’s Chris Schutte

Astral’s Chris Schutte is a straight-talking CEO. He spoke to Currency about chickens, John Steenhuisen and doing business in SA