The agricultural sector has grown this year, but an absence of collateral is preventing black farmers from making a go of their business
A Mpumalanga MEC and his close business associate have pushed for the development of a new city, but a local farmers’ association is fighting back
When South Africa eventually emerges from the fog of the Covid-19 crisis, will policy makers be ready to grasp the nettle of farm scale, and promote the large-scale redistribution of land to small-scale producers?
With access to food severely limited and an already flawed agricultural infrastructure, many people living in rural communities are suffering
Incomes are on the line because only 100% South African-owned businesses qualify for assistance
There is a simple way to boost climate resilience for farmers in vulnerable regions: investment in goat markets
Farmers in Ambohitrimanjaka village are facing off with the authorities over a scheme that threatens to engulf a thousand hectares of rice fields
A groundbreaking agreement will see traditional knowledge holders of rooibos earn more than R10-million a year for their rights
Tenants want the order declaring that municipalities have failed to discharge their constitutional obligations
Some believe the state can’t simply take land but others argue that the Constitution must be amended
Understanding why farmers in Southern Africa are reluctant to cash in their investment is key to mitigating the effects of climate change
This week Lucas Ledwaba writes about women in Limpopo’s Sekhukhune district who have used the land to improve their lives
It tackles communal land rights, giving ownership to the people who reside on it
Higher borrowing costs will hurt farmers who need credit to operate and are just getting over the drought
The prospect of a bumper crop has caused prices to plummet and debts still have to be paid back.
Gordhan sounded pragmatic in his budget speech about dealing with drought, but will all those affected have access to funds, asks Wandile Sihlobo.
The dry weather’s financial toll will be most felt as farmers begin to prepare for next year’s season.
The agricultural sector has been left guessing because of contradictions and a lack of firm details when it comes to land reform.
The water department has failed to show how a farmer contravened the law when he diverted a river, creating a drought in the valley below.
Farmers have responded to state efforts to legislate labour relations by leaving the sector or mechanising and restructuring their workforces.
An ordinary youth trying to survive – but a little different still.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe faced farmers’ questions about land reform, food security, labour unrest and agricultural policy inconsistencies.
SA farmers are "mechanising" to avoid labour legislation, such as higher minimum wages for farmworkers, and land claims, say reports.
Agriculture experts warn about the hype around tobacco and the high prices that the crop is fetching.
The DA’s good intentions are that of a white master who thinks that he knows what is best for a black person, writes Khaya Dlanga.
A group of 78 dispossessed white farmers claim victory and intend to pursue full compensation.
A content workforce and a pragmatic approach to dealing with debt have steered Pam Fyvie through challenging times in her farming career.
Wildlands Conservation Trust is the runner-up in the Biodiversity Stewardship Award.
Critics argue the restitution policy has done little to improve food security or the agribusiness sector in the country.
A project in North West is reintroducing an indigenous breed of cattle to the rural farming areas.
Farmworkers in the Western Cape should not retreat in their fight for a minimum daily wage of R150, ANCYL deputy president Ronald Lamola has said.
South Africa’s fruit industry is beginning to tally the losses after two weeks of unrest by striking farm workers across the Western Cape.