agricultural sector
Engen brings much needed relief to the agricultural sector
In response to severe drought across vast tracts of South Africa and the associated hardships experienced by many farmers, Engen partnered with Agri SA earlier this year to help support the agricultural sector by driving contributions to their Drought Aid Fund. Over a six-month period, Engen contributed R1 to[...]
State of the agricultural sector in South Africa’ economy
BY: PAUL MAKUBE The South African economy has faced challenges in the recent times with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declining by 2% quarter-on-quarter in 1Q20. This comes after South Africa recorded contractions of 1,4% and 0,8% in the two preceding quarters respectively. However, the one sector that has outperformed other[...]
A blueprint for transforming South Africa’s agricultural sector through CHANGE
A significantly transformative and replicable broad-based initiative within the agricultural sector has recently come on-stream via the conclusion of a transaction between citrus and grape farmer, Schoonbee Landgoed, and pioneering black-owned company, Thebe Investment Corporation. Known as Project CHANGE, this initiative has the potential to provide an innovative, long-term[...]
Transforming the agricultural sector by unlocking the potential of smallholder farmers
By Dr Klaus Eckstein, CEO and country divisional head of the Crop Science Division for Bayer Southern Africa The South African government believes that the key to food security lies in investing in smallholder agriculture and have committed to pumping R5,5 billion of the national budget to support 435[...]