Policies, if implemented, would drive the agricultural sector’s growth in ways that would benefit all.
- Senior Fellow, Department of Agricultural Economics, Stellenbosch University
Land reform had not been held back by the constitution but by capacity constraints and a lack of political will.
Changes in maize production could create complications for Kenya, sub-Saharan Africa’s major importer, because of its policy on genetically modified maize.
Tous les acteurs du secteur agricole suivent de près l’évolution de la situation dans la région de la mer Noire.
Todos los actores del sector agrícola están pendientes de la evolución del conflicto en la región del mar Negro.
The ultimate crop yields that farmers harvest depends on the use of fertilisers.
Every agricultural role-player is keeping an eye on the developments in the Black Sea region.
What’s in store for South Africa’s agricultural sector.
Commitments made on the global stage must now be followed through with policy and regulatory reform at national, regional and continental levels.
Eliminating the divide between commercial agriculture (mainly white) and subsistence farming (mainly black) requires effective public policy and the right incentives.
The EU’s trading partners, including South Africa, will have to adhere to new regulations tied to the blocs ‘Farm to Fork’ strategy.
To rebuild lost credibility, the South African government can start by listening to social partners and the business sector and implementing less financially costly policies
An agency could accelerate land reform by removing the process from political and bureaucratic control.
Stronger agricultural R&D systems will enable agriculture to power Africa’s transformation.
South Africans should not panic about the food system. But authorities will need to act swiftly and assertively to restore stability.
The collapse of local government in small towns is beginning to affect investment in farming, and the ability of agribusinesses to operate.
Government support for farmers, higher rainfall and grain imports have helped sub-Saharan Africa stave off food insecurity, but the region isn’t out of the woods yet.
As African economies recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, governments should explore technologies like global positioning systems and blockchain for use in the registration of land rights.
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