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Agricultural performance: bottlenecks and opportunities for growth in 2023

Agriculture is one of the most resilient and adapting sectors within the South African economy. The sector’s adaptability and agility were demonstrated by a strong positive growth in the past three years despite the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 lockdown regulations, floods and the social unrest in parts of Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal province.

Cassava: an untapped resource in South Africa

The Agricultural Research Council, in partnership with the National Agricultural Marketing Council, is conducting a study on cassava production in South Africa. Thus far, we have discovered that most cassava in the country is produced by small-scale farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo for home consumption.

SONA 2023 | Business groups optimistic after President’s SONA

Business organisations say they are cautiously optimistic over support plans included in the State of the Nation Address. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures which include plans to finalise amendments to the Businesses Act, to reduce regulatory impediments...