Driven by high domestic demand, the poultry segment has been growing consistently and is now the biggest contributor to agriculture’s share of South African GDP. It is without a doubt a national success story, although the segment will have to navigate some tricky issues if it is to continue its trajectory in the coming years.
In a strategic position as a driver of economic growth and job creation, the agricultural sector stands as a barometer of a more equitable South Africa. However, the industry faces problems of competitiveness and efficiency, compounded by factors such as soil productivity, input costs, infrastructural impediments and the trade environment. The short...
One of South Africa’s larger agricultural commodities, the sugar industry is now looking to maintain its performance in an increasingly competitive global environment. The segment, which is a key contributor to the economy and labour force, has been grappling with a combination of weakening production, fierce competition and declining global prices...
Over the past five years, as South Africa’s import cover has diminished, the government has continued to look at ways of shifting the trade balance, boosting exports and addressing rising import volumes. There have been a number of policies from the public and private sectors aimed at improving agriculture’s competitiveness and boosting revenues...
When typhoons Pedring and Quiel hit the Banaue Rice Terraces in Batad, Ifugao – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – in September 2011, its ancient irrigation infrastructure was severely affected, causing damage to crops, livestock and infrastructure estimated at P872m ($19.8m). The prominence of these natural disasters reignited calls for upgrades to...
Providing employment for nearly one-third of the country’s 39m-strong workforce and central to supporting domestic food security, agriculture and fisheries is of vital importance to the Philippine economy. The government is well aware of the need for stability and steady growth. Current strategic priorities aim to expand planted crop area, increase...
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