Agri SA remains optimistic on the agricultural sector’s contribution to the South African economy, despite a notable statistical decrease of 24,2% in the first quarter of 2018, following an increase of 37,5% in the fourth quarter of 2017.
In the ...
2018-07-12
Press release
Farmers curb crime with technology
The Agri Securitas Trust Fund has recently allocated funding for the protection of farmers and their farm workers through specialised technology. The money from the Trust Fund and the plans of farmers help to protect themselves as well as their farm ...
2018-07-05
Press release
Tobacco farmers threatened
Agri SA calls on government to urgently respond to the shocking findings of the study into illicit tobacco trade that was released today. The Ipsos study finds that a significant percentage of cigarettes are sold illicitly – with no excise duty bei ...
2018-07-04
Press release
Development funding for land reform
“Development funding for land reform, not EWC."
Agri SA today presented its solutions to the slow pace of land reform at a workshop hosted by the F.W. de Klerk Foundation in Johannesburg. The context to the debate is the motion of expropriation ...
2018-06-28
Press release
Agri SA encouraged by public hearings
Agri SA, with its various affiliates, has initiated its participation in the Constitutional Review Committee’s (CRC) public hearings on Land Expropriation without Compensation, which began in the Northern Cape and Limpopo this week.
“Agri SA w ...
2018-06-15
Press release
Agriculture D.G: "Productive agricultural land will not be taken"
Agri SA take notice of comments made by Mr Mike Mlengana, the Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, that the government has no intention of expropriating productive agricultural land. Mlengana said this during a s ...
2018-01-09
Press release
Inaccurate reporting damages farmers' image
Inaccurate reporting to the media by the Gauteng and Tarlton police regarding the tragic shooting death of a farm worker in the Krugersdorp area has tarnished the image of farmers. Initial reports alleged that a farmer had shot and killed a tractor d ...
2018-01-31
Press release
Land – not simply for the taking...
Deputy Minister Mcebisi Skwatsha reportedly said yesterday during a meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform that the ANC would hold a conference in March to discuss expropriation without compensation and that the decis ...
2018-02-19
Press release
Agri SA's expectations for the 2018 budget speech
The tabling of the annual national budget speech has proven to be one of the most anticipated events in South Africa. Along with the positive changes that are currently taking place in the political landscape, the February 2018 budget speech is set t ...
2018-02-15
Press release
Farmer of the year still positive after attack
The well-known wine and cheese maker, Charles Back of Fairview estate in Paarl, was brutally attacked in his home on Tuesday morning while sleeping. He was also named Farmer of the Year for 2017.
According to information provided, Back was attacke ...
2018-02-21
Press release
Agri SA on the 2018 budget speech of the Minister of finance
The 2018 national budget was tabled under very difficult economic circumstances. The Minister of Finance acknowledged that difficulty, but necessary trade-offs had to be made to formulate a budget that moderates spending, raises revenues whilst aimin ...
2018-02-14
Press release
Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape drought declared a national disaster
The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) on 13 February 2018 declared the ongoing drought in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape Provinces a National Disaster. This means that, in terms of the National Disaster Management Act of 2 ...
2018-02-27
Press release
Motion on land – political populism trumps national interest
Agri SA fully understands the need for land reform and the frustration with the apparent slow progress and is committed to orderly and sustainable land reform. However, politics and emotion dominated the debate on land in the Nasional Assembly on Tue ...
2018-02-14
Press release
Experts expect fall armyworm may spread throughout South Africa
According to a recent media release, experts expect the fall armyworm (FAW) to spread across South Africa, with the possible exception of the Western Cape province. The report indicates that FAW infestations have been detected throughout Limpopo Prov ...
2018-02-17
Press release
Emphasis on economic growth, attracting investments and job creation hits the right notes, but…
The State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa was a frank admission of the challenges negatively impacting on the morale of South Africans and the drivers which are critical to take our nation forward.
“Agri SA therefore wholehear ...
2018-03-05
Press release
Benefactor pays with his life
A well-known farmer, benefactor and community leader, Dirk Steenkamp, was murdered early Sunday morning on his farm in the Vredefort district. “Murders and other violent crime afflicting the farming community bear testimony to the serious shortcomi ...
2018-03-07
Press release
Day Zero may be avoided in Cape Town
Earlier today, DA leader Mmusi Maimane, announced at a press briefing that the predicted Day Zero scenario for the City of Cape Town may be avoided during the current year. The Day Zero scenario was used as a planning tool by the City of Cape Town a ...
2018-04-24
Press release
Agri SA releases Transformation Report
The Agri SA membership has spent R331 million on transformation in the 2016/17 financial year and reached an estimated 108 307 beneficiaries, of which includes 55 000 farmers. The 2018 Agri SA Transformation Report includes several projects which inc ...
2018-05-30
Press release
Agri SA cautious over the National Minimum Wage Act
Agri SA has noted with caution that the National Minimum Wage Act, together with the Labour Relations Amendment Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act, was approved by Parliament yesterday.
“The agricultural sector is very complex, conside ...
2018-05-04
Press release
Agri SA launches Water Desk
On 3 May 2018 Agri SA announced that that it had formally launched a dedicated Water Desk that will focus on the need to ensure equitable access to water for farmers across South Africa. This initiative is in response to a host of external challenges ...
2018-05-22
Press release
Sober debate on land welcome, but uncertainty regarding compensation persists
“Agri SA welcomes the in-depth and sober debate on the land issue that took place within ANC ranks during the weekend," said Ernest Pringle, chair of Agri SA’s Centre of Excellence on Land Affairs. The ANC leadership’s acknowledgement that a la ...
2018-05-07
Press release
In remembrance: Schalk Pienaar
It is with great sadness that Agri SA takes note of the demise of Schalk Pienaar. Schalk was a leading figure within agriculture and played a large role to expand and strengthen organised agriculture. Schalk served in various leadership roles within ...
2018-04-19
Press release
Urgent action needed against farm attacks
Agri SA is voicing its concerns over the shocking increase in farm attacks and is requesting an urgent meeting with the newly appointed Minister of Police and the National Commissioner to discuss this issue of national importance. Farm attacks have i ...
2018-07-24
Press release
Decision on Karoo shale gas expected soon
On 11 July 2018 the Department of Mineral Resources published a notice in the Eastern Cape Provincial Gazette calling on all parties to submit written representations thereon to the Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA). These parties refer to thos ...
2018-10-15
News
State of reservoirs weekly update on 15 October 2018
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/gpMIew76vxMCaxnjeFALiUbwC1X5ZSf64GhZSNcT.pdf" target="_blank">Stand van damme | State of reservoirs</a>
2018-07-24
News
Decision on Karoo shale gas expected soon
On 11 July 2018 the Department of Mineral Resources published a notice in the Eastern Cape Provincial Gazette calling on all parties to submit written representations thereon to the Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA). These parties refer to thos ...
2018-07-05
News
Tobacco farmers threatened by illicit cigarette trade
Agri SA calls on government to urgently respond to the shocking findings of the study into illicit tobacco trade that was released today. The Ipsos study finds that a significant percentage of cigarettes are sold illicitly – with no excise duty bei ...
2018-10-01
News
Fuel prices 3 October 2018
Price changes to be effected on Wednesday3 October 2018
Click here for comprehensive information:
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/Deog7dy85JSJ8DYVxE2EHWnhqv5qw28ePjOrgwZ5.pdf" target="_blank">Brandstof pryse 3 Oktober 2018 | fuel price ...
2018-08-01
Press release
SA needs more black farmers "expropriation won't achieve that"
Agri SA notes the ANC President’s most recent announcement that the ANC intends to amend the constitution as it relates to agriculture land. “We are currently in a consultation process where South Africans are participating in a process of rev ...
2018-08-06
Press release
Agri SA promises to go to the highest court to protect property rights
Agri SA noted the statement by the ANC that 139 farms will be targeted for expropriation without compensation. The ANC said previously that they wanted to test the limits of section 25 of the Constitution regarding the compensation in the courts.
...
2018-08-06
News
RSA Food Security Bulletin July 2018
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/dfotrGvzFr1ZQtP5c92v8HasSjzgNolDWzKkXlAS.pdf" target="_blank">RSA Food Security Bulletin July 2018</a>
2018-08-08
News
Tractor and combined harvesters sales for July 2018
Tractor and combined harvesters sales for July 2018 according to SAAMA
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/lHtPguXxzA7kLtUtUMBQF4yIRwjkVP7FgfPUiw4r.pdf" target="_blank">Tractor and combined harvester sales for July 2018</a>
2018-08-08
News
Plain packaging for tobacco endangers over 8 000 agriculture jobs
Agri SA is highly concerned by the legislative proposal to enforce so-called plain packaging regulations for cigarettes and other tobacco products. Agri SA has submitted its comments to the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems ...
2018-08-08
News
Plain packaging for tobacco endangers over 8 000 agriculture jobs
Agri SA is highly concerned by the legislative proposal to enforce so-called plain packaging regulations for cigarettes and other tobacco products. Agri SA has submitted its comments to the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems ...
2018-08-08
Press release
Plain packaging for tobacco endangers over 8 000 agriculture jobs
Plain packaging for tobacco endangers over 8 000 agriculture jobs
Agri SA is highly concerned by the legislative proposal to enforce so-called plain packaging regulations for cigarettes and other tobacco products. Agri SA has submitted its comment ...
2018-08-09
News
Agri SA's electronic newsletter for August 2018
Herewith a link to Agri SA's electronic newsletter for August 2018.
<a href="http://start.mysmartmail.co.za/t/ViewEmail/j/BE002BCE84252D4D2540EF23F30FEDED" target="_blank">Nuusbrief Augustus | Newsletter August</a>
2018-08-15
News
Agri SA fokus op eenheid, nie verdeeldheid
<a href="https://www.netwerk24.com/Stemme/Menings/agri-sa-fokus-op-eenheid-nie-verdeeldheid-20180814" target="_blank">Agri SA fokus op eenheid, nie verdeeldheid</a>
2018-08-15
News
Limitation of land ownership is an economic disaster
Agri SA is deeply concerned by the recent comments made by the ANC Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe. Mantashe reportedly suggested that a limitation on land ownership should be implemented on white farmers owning more than 12 000-hectares. He further sugg ...
2018-08-13
Press release
Agri SA questions validity of #farmlist – release is irresponsible
Agri SA questions the status and content of the leaked list of farms said to be earmarked for expropriation without compensation (EWC). The list was published on the weekend and led to panic amongst landowners. This follows on an initial scare tactic ...
2018-09-02
News
Economist vacancy
Economist vacancy
Agri SA is looking for an economist to join their team in the Economics and Trade Centre of Excellence (CoE). We’re looking for an economist with strong quantitative, writing and people skills. Working in the Economics & Trade ...
2018-09-20
News
OBP product availability
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/wxSheZLlLm8FHrFo6GxZSxhNUW1ueUAOw9cY6wXe.pdf" target="_blank">OBP produk beskikbaarheid | OBP product availability</a>
2018-08-20
Press release
Judicial notices of expropriation: the facts
Agri SA urges South Africans to read reports on land expropriation with the necessary caution.
“Agri SA wants to point out that this is not expropriation without compensation and there are legal remedies available to the landowner, which is appa ...
2018-08-20
Press release
In remembrance: Henk van Wyk
It is with great sadness that Agri SA takes note of the death of Henk van Wyk.
Henk was a great man – in the agricultural sector and in the hearts of those who knew him. He was the president of Agri Northern Cape for the past seven years and was ...
2018-08-21
Press release
Agri SA welcomes the ANC’s commitments on agriculture
Agri SA is encouraged by today’s productive discussion with senior ANC officials regarding agrarian reform and agricultural property. It is highly appreciated that specific policy commitments where made, among others:
• No land grabs will be a ...
2018-08-22
Press release
Agri SA and Agbiz meet with President Ramaphosa and Min. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Agri SA and Agbiz meet with President Ramaphosa and Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on Growth and Employment
As part of a broader and comprehensive initiative, the agro-food value chain, as a major role player in the economy of South Africa, as w ...
The extent of farm attacks must be internationally recognized
Agri SA is displeased with President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement that there is “no killings of farmers" in South Africa. He said this in an interview at the United Nations in New York in response to US President, Donald Trump's controversial tweet ...
2018-08-24
News
Landbouweekblad/Agri SA Land Summit live streaming
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/https://youtu.be/JX7ql8ZRqyQ" target="_blank">Grondberaad | Land Summit live streaming</a>
2018-08-23
Press release
Agri SA presents its view at the #LandSummit
Agri SA today initiated the #LandSummit with a high-level assessment of the challenges and solutions to South Africa’s land question. The summit, held in cooperation with Landbouweekblad, is a two-day event aimed at finding solutions for agrarian t ...
2018-08-27
News
Statement of intent: Agrarian transformation by ASUF presidents of organised agriculture
We, the four presidents of AFASA, NAFU SA, Agri SA and TAU-SA, as the members of ASUF, hereby declare our intent to work together to develop a national development strategy for the agriculture sector from the perspective of organised agriculture.
...
2018-08-29
News
SUMMER CROPS – AREA PLANTED AND SEVENTH PRODUCTION FORECAST: 2018
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/1ixNbTS0sD5sb5vNP59Q1hs1ItJuqLp7h7o0aHvT.pdf" target="_blank">Somergewasse produksieskatting | Summer crops production forecast</a>
2018-08-30
News
Agri SA discuss EWC and agrarian reform with major trading partners
Agri SA has shared its view and concerns over the motion for expropriation without compensation (EWC) of property with South Africa’s most important trade and investment partners. Agri SA met with several ambassadors and diplomatic staff from 13 co ...
2018-09-03
Press release
Farmers talk on their own behalf to Ambassadors
Agri SA is continuously in discussion regarding the principles of a sustainable agricultural sector with the international community in an official and balanced manner. Affiliated farmers from Gauteng, the Free State and North West as well as industr ...
2018-09-04
News
Landbouweekblad and Agri SA Land Summit presentations
Videos and presentations of the various speakers who spoke at Bela-Bela at the Landbouweekblad and Agri SA's Land Summit are available here.
<a href="https://www.netwerk24.com/landbou/Nuus/voorleggings-van-landbouweekblad-en-agri-sa-se-grondberaad ...
2018-09-05
News
Diesel refund survey
Diesel is an important input cost for many farmers. In terms of agriculture’s total expenditure on intermediate goods and services, fuel represented approximately 9% (R12 billion) in the 2016/17 financial year.
Agri SA and South African Institut ...
2018-09-05
Press release
Agri SA makes its case against EWC
Agri SA delivered its oral presentation this morning to the Constitutional Review Committee at Parliament. In no uncertain terms Agri SA is opposed to any amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution.
The following is a brief summary of the present ...
2018-09-06
News
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer
The “Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer”, a new pest – please see infogram attached
<a href="jkCyLDjF5FbFJGqBenjNYqaV4rT17R7NLH4lfBer.pdf" target="_blank">Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer</a>
2018-09-06
News
South African Food Security Bulletin August 2018
Attached the South African Food Security Bulletin for the month of August 2018.
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/G7hVaMwN1kyB8kehF4NTwxavnACzjXgD9qafDUbE.pdf" target="_blank">South African Food Security Bulletin August 2018</a>
<a href= ...
2018-09-07
Press release
Joint Media Statement: Outcomes of productive engagements between the ANC and Agri SA
The ANC and Agri SA and its members had a productive and fruitful discussion on various issues pertaining to the agricultural sector. More than 200 members, which included farmer representatives from Agri SA’s provincial, commodity and corporate ch ...
2018-09-11
Press release
Culture of violence against farmers, unacceptable
Agri SA strongly condemns the continued violence that the farming community and fellow South Africans face daily. The Minister of Police, Bheki Cele announced the latest national crime statistics in parliament this morning. It is worrying that 62 far ...
2018-09-12
News
Nedbank calls for a clear and predictable legislative framework to address land reform
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/tW14TyZWoVIKoPqSNrpZjcG9G3BTTMykEKM3RWmb.pdf" target="_blank">Nedbank on land refrom</a>
2018-09-11
News
South African Macadamia crop forecast September 2018
Read more <a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/tXj4ugDuixBRTMJg8b74eXGQwdSBpTloSJKo9tLx.pdf" target="_blank">South African Macadamia crop forecast September 2018</a>
2018-09-20
News
South African Garlic Growers Association Conference - 27 September 2018
The Agri Securitas Trust Fund is grateful for the goodwill of two well-known agricultural companies to promote farm safety. Monsanto and Obaro joined forces this year by donating R1 million to the Trust Fund. Monsanto donated seed to the Trust Fund, ...
2018-09-09
News
Ekurhuleni Mayor cannot expropriate without compensation (EWC) outside due process
Agri SA wants to make the following clear: The Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni cannot simply announce expropriation without compensation (EWC) of property without following the correct legal process. This applies to all spheres of government; municip ...
2018-09-28
News
Ekurhuleni Mayor cannot expropriate without compensation (EWC) outside due process
Agri SA wants to make the following clear: The Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni cannot simply announce expropriation without compensation (EWC) of property without following the correct legal process. This applies to all spheres of government; municip ...
2018-10-02
News
Agri SA Congress to discuss mandated position on EWC
South African agriculture is an exceptional investment destination and would be the main driver of inclusive economic growth and job creation if security of tenure is ensured. Agri SA will be discussing the threat of expropriation without compensatio ...
2018-10-05
News
Monthly Food Security Bulletin of SA: September 2018
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/IJ0wX26CxHANnsS2EyMFRcC7s9QCpEujrigqikzr.pdf" target="_blank">Monthly Food Security Bulletin of SA: September 2018</a>
2018-10-09
News
OBP product availability for October 2018
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ZiGVDEf0YCEYyiFglkLv2AMows9Pu4Qb3c1MQP34.pdf" target="_blank">Product availability of OBP for October 2018</a>
2018-10-09
News
Census of commercial agriculture 2017
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/ytQ9g2XeINEzxUZ1vu2676wboXs1vaiBP9wgVn0U.pdf" target="_blank">Census of commercial agriculture 2017</a>
2018-10-10
News
Agri SA announces Board at the 2018 Congress
Agri SA is proud to announce its Board who have been elected at the 2018 Congress today. The Board is representative of the entire agricultural value chain, including Agri SA’s Provincial affiliates, commodity organisations and corporate members.
...
2018-10-08
News
Job Summit: Agri SA welcomes spirit of collaboration
Agri SA welcomes the Job Summit initiative that focuses on collaboration to support job creation. Agri SA is a participant in the NEDLAC process, though its Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) membership.
“Agri SA shares BUSA’s view that we ne ...
2018-09-27
Press release
The extent of farm attacks must be internationally recognized
Agri SA is displeased with President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement that there is “no killings of farmers" in South Africa. He said this in an interview at the United Nations in New York in response to US President, Donald Trump's controversial tweet ...
2018-10-17
News
Agri SA Congress presentations
Theme “Land – the link to shared prosperity in SA”
Presidential address: Dan Kriek, President: Agri SA
<a href="https://www.agrisa.co.za/download/I3bfoRp5QDcEIUPoEHAjUCIk56nJWozVAULohKMn.pdf" target="_blank">Presidentsrede | Presidential a ...
2018-10-10
Press release
Agri SA announces Board at the 2018 Congress
Media release
10 October 2018
Agri SA announces Board at the 2018 Congress
Agri SA is proud to announce its Board who have been elected at the 2018 Congress today. The Board is representative of the entire agricultural value chain, including Agr ...
2018-10-16
News
Census of commercial agriculture (farming, forestry and fisheries), 2017
Purpose of the survey
The Census of commercial agriculture collects data on the nature (activities) and structure of the agricultural industry (farming, forestry and fisheries). The collected information is used by government for policy formulation ...
2018-10-08
Press release
Job Summit: Agri SA welcomes spirit of collaboration
Agri SA welcomes the Job Summit initiative that focuses on collaboration to support job creation. Agri SA is a participant in the NEDLAC process, though its Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) membership.
“Agri SA shares BUSA’s view that we ne ...
2018-10-02
Press release
Agri SA Congress to discuss mandated position on EWC
Agri SA Congress to discuss mandated position on EWC
South African agriculture is an exceptional investment destination and would be the main driver of inclusive economic growth and job creation if security of tenure is ensured. Agri SA will be di ...
2018-09-28
Press release
Ekurhuleni Mayor cannot expropriate without compensation (EWC) outside due process
Agri SA wants to make the following clear: The Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni cannot simply announce expropriation without compensation (EWC) of property without following the correct legal process. This applies to all spheres of government; municip ...
2018-09-27
Press release
The extent of farm attacks must be internationally recognized
Agri SA is displeased with President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement that there is “no killings of farmers" in South Africa. He said this in an interview at the United Nations in New York in response to US President, Donald Trump's controversial tweet ...
