Back in 1870, almost half the U.S. workforce was employed in agriculture — today just two percent of Americans work on farms.

Over the past few months, I have written a few essays arguing that we shouldn’t worry much about the current heatwave in South Africa and that rainfall could soon provide some relief.

South Africa’s trade policy is underpinned by an export-led growth strategy. This means the country essentially wants to grow its economy by deepening and expanding its export markets.

DRY weather conditions have delayed South African farmers from planting, delaying the start of a season where farmers intend to increase hectarage of summer crops by 7 percent.

FNB agriculture information and marketing head Dawie Maree appears relaxed about the land reform debate that has been a millstone around South Africa’s economic neck for the better part of two years

I spent my day in Free State where I participated in the South African Stud Book and Animal Improvement Association AGM.