Political instability and conflict compound the crisis, as wars displace farming communities, disrupt agricultural activities, and destroy critical infrastructure
The local industry makes less than 1% of the olive oil produced around the world every year, but the Western Cape’s climate is perfect for farmers
The agricultural sector has grown this year, but an absence of collateral is preventing black farmers from making a go of their business
On the back of the announcement that the government would allocate more land to be leased by emerging farmers, President Cyril Ramaphosa says that beneficiaries will also be trained in financial management and enterprise development
Land reform minister announces an intensified programme to allocate arable land to emerging farmers