Agri SA media
- AgriSA welcomes R10 billion fuel relief, calls for sustained investment in agricultural growth
by testing thea testing on October 21, 2026 at 1:47 pmAgriSA welcomes government’s announcement of R10 billion in temporary fuel relief in the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). “It is an important intervention to ease pressure on agricultural production costs and food prices”, said Johann Kotze, AgriSA Chief Executive Officer. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the government will reduce the general fuel levy... The post AgriSA welcomes R10 […]
- MTBPS: Invest in the systems that sustain agricultural growth by testing thea testing on October 20, 2026 at 9:35 am
AgriSA calls on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to use tomorrow’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement to sustain agricultural production and address the infrastructure and animal-health constraints impeding further growth. According to BFAP’s 2026 Baseline, agriculture has grown by an average of 3% a year since 2012, compared with less than 1% for the broader economy. Sustaining... The post MTBPS: Invest in the systems […]
- Opening statement, The Path is Clear Congress by testing thea testing on October 16, 2026 at 9:57 am
Derek Mathews, AgriSA Deputy President Minister, representatives of government and the diplomatic community, members and partners. South Africa has spent much of the past decade searching for sources of economic growth. Agriculture has provided one. The National Development Plan established the ambition. The Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan translated much of it into a shared... The post Opening statement, The […]
- The harvest and the queue by testing thea testing on October 16, 2026 at 9:50 am
Jolanda Andrag, AgriSA COO South Africa’s argument over migrant farm workers has generated more heat than light. A closer look at the corporate visa system suggests neither a nationwide labour crisis nor a system working as smoothly as it should. Reform may now offer a chance to fix both the paperwork and the politics. For... The post The harvest and the queue appeared first on AgriSA.
- AgriSA Congress 2026 | The Path is Clear
by Tobias Gobel on October 16, 2026 at 8:46 amAgriSA Congress 2026 brought together agricultural leaders, policymakers, government representatives, industry partners and stakeholders from across the agricultural value chain to reaffirm a shared commitment to the future of South African agriculture. Held on 14 October 2026 at Irene Country Lodge, Pretoria, under the theme “The Path is Clear”, Congress marked an important step in... The post AgriSA Congress 2026 | The […]
- Alleen kan jy boer. Alleen kan jy nie landbou groei nie by testing thea testing on October 14, 2026 at 3:49 pm
AgriSA het sy 2026-kongres gebruik om ’n gekonsolideerde mandaat vir optrede uiteen te sit oor die vyf beleidsareas van sy Sentrums van Uitnemendheid (SvU’s) wat van kritieke belang is vir die toekoms van die Suid-Afrikaanse landbou: grond en ontwikkeling, natuurlike hulpbronne, arbeid, landelike veiligheid, en ekonomie en handel. Onder die tema “Die pad is duidelik”... The post Alleen kan jy boer. Alleen kan jy nie […]
- You can farm alone. You cannot build agriculture alone by testing thea testing on October 14, 2026 at 2:41 pm
AgriSA used its 2026 Congress to set out a consolidated mandate for action across its five policy Centres of Excellence areas critical to the future of South African agriculture: land and development, natural resources, labour, rural safety, and economics and trade. Under the theme “The Path is Clear”, AgriSA argued that the next phase of... The post You can farm alone. You cannot build agriculture alone appeared first […]
- AgriSA’s CEO, Johan Kotzé on the growing pressure facing South African farmers by testing thea testing on October 6, 2026 at 6:16 pm
South African farmers are under increasing financial pressure as the sector grapples with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), high input costs, tight margins and the risk of El Niño conditions. In an interview with FarmersWeekly, Agri SA CEO, Johan Kotzé discusses the financial strain facing producers, shortcomings in the country’s FMD response and the need for development... The post AgriSA’s CEO, Johan Kotzé on the […]
- The infrastructure behind Mandela’s rural-safety challenge by testing thea testing on October 2, 2026 at 10:17 am
For more than a quarter of a century, Agri Securitas has turned private contributions into practical security infrastructure. Its records reveal both the reach of the effort and the size of the problem it is trying to solve. Agri Securitas traces its origins to 1998, when President Nelson Mandela supported a Rural Safety Summit convened... The post The infrastructure behind Mandela’s rural-safety challenge appeared first […]
- Our problem. Their decision. Who connects the two and drives our outcome? by testing thea testing on October 2, 2026 at 10:01 am
South African agriculture needs more than good policy. It needs institutions that connect local realities to decisions, and decisions back to the people they affect. AgriSA began as a national farmers’ federation in 1904, after calls for a united organisation dating to 1896. In 2026, that history is an asset only if it helps solve... The post Our problem. Their decision. Who connects the two and drives our outcome? […]
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Mandela Day: Agri SA and OneFarm Share partner to support the 2022 platform target of distributing 40 million meals
July 15, 2022
As South Africans celebrate Mandela Day on Monday, 18 July 2022, Agri SA and OneFarm Share are pleased to announce a partnership to help assist South Africans vulnerable to food insecurity. Through this partnership, Agri SA will help OneFarm Share to reach their target of distributing more than 40 million meals to 1.2 million South […] -
Extension of operations at Tiger Brands’ Langeberg & Ashton canning fruit factory a welcome reprieve
July 12, 2022
Agri SA welcomes the announcement that Tiger Brands will extend operations at its canning factory in Ashton, Western Cape. The decision is a vital reprieve for the sector and for the communities that rely on the facility for their livelihoods. It will also provide time for potential buyers to secure the necessary funding to save […] -
Disruptive load shedding poses long-term risks to the agricultural sector and economy
July 6, 2022
The impact of the ongoing power outages on the agricultural sector and the wider economy holds serious implications for food security and social stability. The extended period of Level 6 load shedding threatens the viability of the sector. An escalation to Level 7 and higher will be catastrophic and pose a risk to the country's […] -
Summit needs concrete action plan to ensure safety of the rural farming community
June 27, 2022
The Rural Safety Summit began today, 27 June 2022 at Woodlands Country Lodge, Parys in the Free State. As the country continues to face violent attacks in farming communities, Minister Bheki Cele acknowledged the problem of poor response times by the police and the corrosive effect of corruption within the police service. While Agri SA […] -
Closure of Tiger Brands’ Langeberg and Ashton canning fruit factory spells disaster
June 22, 2022
On the 9th of June Tiger Brands shocked personnel producers and clients by giving notice of a 60-day consultation period with the intention of closing down their canning factory in Ashton in the Western Cape. Few people realise the real impact that this decision would have on the community, producers, the industry and agro-processing in […] -
Agri SA & Agri Enterprises partners with Motsepe Foundation to drive commercial partnerships in agricultural sector
June 15, 2022
Agri SA is proud to announce the launch of two pioneering projects in Limpopo and Mpumalanga to boost the sector’s transformation efforts. The projects are the culmination of a joint initiative with the Motsepe Foundation to reimagine development funding and foster greater collaboration to accelerate the inclusivity of the agricultural sector. -
Wear your #BakkieArm and support Agri Securitas
June 10, 2022
What started with 'Word of the Week' is now Central South Africa's latest fashion trend, all for a good cause. The OFM Good Morning Breakfast, weekdays 06:00 - 09:00, recently entertained listeners with their weekly riddle - 'Word of the Week' - during which a novelty word is revealed to the audience, and they then […] -
Agri SA calls for investigation as non-payment of locust officers undermines food security
June 9, 2022
Agri SA has written to Minister Thoko Didiza requesting an investigation into the non-payment of critical service providers in midst of the worst locust outbreak of the past 25 years. If no action is taken, government could lose the services of vital locust officers even as millions of hectares of crops remain in danger of […] -
Seasonal Climate Watch | Jun to Oct 2022
June 2, 2022
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a La Niña state, and forecasts indicate that it will likely remain in this state during the coming seasons. During winter, the presence of ENSO has less of an impact. Thus, the presence of the current La Niña event is not expected to have any significant impact […] -
Seasonal Climate Watch | Jun to Oct 2022
June 2, 2022
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a La Niña state, and forecasts indicate that it will likely remain in this state during the coming seasons. During winter, the presence of ENSO has less of an impact. Thus, the presence of the current La Niña event is not expected to have any significant impact […] -
QLFS shows the continued importance of agriculture in creating jobs
May 31, 2022
The employment result for the first quarter of 2022, which were announced by Stats SA in its Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) today, showcase the continued importance of the agricultural sector as an employer – especially in a country characterised by endemic unemployment.