Consumers want lower prices and retailers want their margins. This relationship is forcing producers into a very difficult position which could lead to a decline in the number of farmers. 

Governments can build credibility over time through consistent commitment to implementing policies efficiently and effectively. South Africa hasn’t done well on this score.

Agricultural financing remains one of the toughest challenges for farmers in South Africa after the collapse of Landbank.

“The economic growth prospects for this year of 5% and higher, which are cited by different commentators for various optimistic reasons,1)2) are not realistic,” says Fanie Brink, an independent agricultural economist.

Now that the Constitution 18th Amendment Bill has been formally tabled and is on the National Assembly’s order paper under “further business”, a few facts need to be highlighted. No biased commentary or speculation.

South Africa’s tragically high unemployment has frequently been described as a “ticking time bomb”.