Public and private sectors’ role in transforming agri-food
Opinion: The transformation of the African agricultural sector is vital not only for the food security of hundreds of millions of Africans, but also for the African economy and sustainable development on the continent.
Beyond the (in)famous Land Reform Programme
Opinion: The Land Reform Programme should not be narrowly construed to be about only transferring land ownership from white owners and the state to new black owners.
Making a case for increased public investment in agricultural R&D as the goose that lays the golden eggs
Opinion: Improvements in farm productivity help keep food costs down while reducing global poverty levels.
Beyond agriculture research and development: technology transfer for societal benefit
Opinion: There is consensus on the importance of science, research, development and innovation in advancing economic and societal development.
Quest for food security is an opportunity for Africa
Opinion: Across Africa, a more productive and environmentally sustainable agriculture system holds great promise for achieving food security around the world – as well as for the region’s development.
SA will be paying the price of low investment in agricultural R&D
Opinion: Investment in agricultural research and development (R&D) enables firms within the sector to improve productivity and competitiveness and subsequently boosts the entire economy.
OPINION: Addressing the impacts of Covid-19 on food security
Covid-19 is curtailing a number of activities in the agricultural sector and disrupting supply chains.
How Covid-19 is impacting on SA’s agriculture
The coronavirus has precipitated an unprecedented economic crisis.