Well done Divan van der Westhuizen on an interesting presentation on mechanization in Africa. This is an example of the pioneering work that BFAP is doing North of the South African borders. AgEcon_UP

Hugo Pienaar, Bureau for Economic Research, uncertainty in agriculture means fixed investment in agriculture will remain reduced until 2019 election. Farmer's Weekly BFAP #BFAP2018

Here it is for download. Thank you Dr Hubschle #BFAP2018 #15YearsOfResearchExcellence #SAlandreform #WCdrought

Pat Westhoff showing that trade disputes are having a major effect on trade patterns of soybeans. Much less soybeans will be exported from the US to China, with South American countries filling the gap. #BFAP2018 BFAP

Tracy Davids highlight that animal disease management is critical to growth of the agricultural industry. This is a vital component to grow beef exports. Locally, the food industry has also been hit by #HPAI and #listeria which severely affected egg and pork producers #BFAP2018

R1.86 billion income lost due to 2017 AI outbreak. #BFAP2018 BFAP Tracy Davids

South Africa has sufficient food supplies - BFAP’s view amidst concerns regarding food availability during the period of COVID19 containment measures. covid19.ivis.africa/food-security/…

BFAP expects a sharp reduction in barley plantings in 2021 - with a shift to canola and wheat. Divan van der Westhuizen and Tracy Davids share some thoughts on the reasons driving this change in the June edition of Oilseed Focus (Pg 19). More at bfap.co.za/area-shifts-ex…

'n Bekostigbare, gesonde eetplan vir 'n gesin van 4 in SA is nou 36% duurder as in 2011 - styg vinniger as as inflasie. #BFAP #landbou

Interesting insights by Charles Dehwa: Nine silent trends that are shaping Zimbabwean agriculture wp.me/p5OmvX-4o via eMKambo