by WANDILE SIHLOBO | Feb 28, 2018 | General Comments
I generally stay clear of logistics issues but it is hard not say a word or two about this data, as I still have echoes of former President Zuma’s voice talking about Malawian roads. OK, let’s get serious, here it is (see featured image) — South Africa’s...
by WANDILE SIHLOBO | Feb 28, 2018 | General Comments
OK folks, since we are in the midst of ‘land’ discussions, I thought it would be useful to share this chart (see featured image). It basically shows that South Africa has the potential to explore additional, unused land that is suitable for agricultural production....
by WANDILE SIHLOBO | Feb 27, 2018 | General Comments
I have said this before, but I will repeat it because I think it is important in highlighting the enormous contribution of South Africa’s agricultural sector. South Africa is ranked as the most food-secure country on the continent and is 44th out of 133 countries...
by WANDILE SIHLOBO | Feb 26, 2018 | General Comments
I don’t really like taking photos, as I’m sure my Instagram friends have noticed. However, I’m thankful to have taken this particular one (featured image) – not because it features my good looks and charm, but because of what it represents. It was taken four years ago...
by WANDILE SIHLOBO | Feb 25, 2018 | General Comments
There aren’t many academic papers that present a comprehensive picture of the change in pace of the nature of production and productivity growth in South African agriculture during the 20th century like that of the late Dr George Frederick (Frikkie) Liebenberg’s PhD...
by WANDILE SIHLOBO | Feb 24, 2018 | General Comments
The fact that the farming community of South Africa is ageing is quite concerning. The average age of a farmer in South Africa is 62 years. Meanwhile, in other countries such as the United States the average age is 55 years, and in Australia, it is just 53 years. With...
by WANDILE SIHLOBO | Feb 21, 2018 | General Comments
Over the past couple of days, we’ve heard what political leaders think about the ‘expropriation without compensation’ policy approach that the African National Congress (ANC) announced at its 54th National Conference in December 2017. However, it is still unclear...