Despite a decline in agricultural production as a percentage of GDP in the past decade, agriculture remains a key component of South Africa’s economy and one of the country’s largest employers. In the latter capacity, in particular, the sector has been touted as a major contributor to the government’s long-term economic and social development strategy, the National...
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Articles & Analysis | The sector is poised for significant expansion in the coming years from The Report: South Africa 2014
Articles & Analysis | Overcoming the divide between commercial and smallholder farmers from The Report: South Africa 2014
In January 2014 Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s president, delivered a speech to a property owners association in Mpumalanga province. “The restoration of land to rightful owners is one of the biggest responsibilities you gave the democratic government,” he said. “We have made a lot of progress, but work still continues.” Land reform – a central pillar of the government’s...
Articles & Analysis | Ensuring long-term food sustainability is a government priority from The Report: South Africa 2014
South Africa is currently one of the most food secure countries in Africa. The nation was ranked second on the continent and 44th in the world in the most recent iteration of the Global Food Security Index (GFSI), which was published in April 2014 and is based on data collected in the first quarter of 2014.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Chris Venter, CEO, AFGRI from The Report: South Africa 2014
Chapter | Agriculture from The Report: South Africa 2014
Despite a decline in agricultural production as a percentage of GDP in the past decade, agriculture remains a key component of South Africa’s economy and one of the country’s largest employers. In 2013 the sector as a whole contributed $5.48bn to GDP, on the back of primary annual agricultural production of $17.78bn. Agricultural production by volume rose by 2.7% in 2013. This can be...
In April 2014 South Africans celebrated the 20th anniversary of both the end of apartheid and the creation of the modern Republic of South Africa. These two events highlight just how far South Africa has come in the past two decades, during which the nation’s numerous assets have contributed to its rise as one of Africa’s leading economic and diplomatic players.