The 50% land to farm worker proposal is impractical and has dangerous ramifications.
Supply and demand remain in tight balance and highly volatile. However, international prices will probably remain near to current levels.
The spectre of global warming provides interesting opportunities for farmers to boost profits.
Large-scale commercial farming is as environmentally friendly and socially responsible as any other type of farming. It is our duty to explain this to the consumer.
A nation can only be fed by supporting commercial agriculture and growing the economy.
Maize prices are currently at record levels, while future prices are much lower, creating uncertainty amongst maize producers and maize users.
The joy at recovering our FMD-free status must not overshadow the need to prevent FMD and other diseases from striking again.
Global economic conditions are improving, but in South Africa, both consumers and farmers will continue struggling to make ends meet.
Theoretically, trade agreements benefit all trading partners – but currently, this is patently untrue in the case of South Africa.
Why the recent WTO gathering in Bali proved disappointing from a farming perspective.
Our farmers have the ability to provide food for sub-Saharan Africa. But government has to make conditions for farmers more attractive. Retaining our skilled producers is crucial for food security.
Transformation through share-equity schemes seems the best way of empowering people.
