We will have a poorer harvest than the glowing 2020-21 harvest, but will probably not have to import supplies
Unlocking the full growth potential over the long run will require policy interventions in agriculture and cross-cutting government departments
But higher international commodity prices will keep input costs elevated for the livestock and poultry sector
Things can happen much quicker if the arteries of land reform are unblocked
Whatever route the ANC goes, a balance has to be found between property rights and restitution
The expropriation of land without compensation will hurt the poorest people, who are already living with food insecurity and empty bellies
Bread prices are not necessarily linked to increases in the payments to wheat farmers and wheat import tariffs.
Gordhan sounded pragmatic in his budget speech about dealing with drought, but will all those affected have access to funds, asks Wandile Sihlobo.
Wema was developed for dryland farmers, particularly smallholders, who are dependent mainly on rainfall.
Food security has the potential to become a crucial issue amid surging population growth, and our farmers are ageing.