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South African farmers grapple with rising diesel costs as harvest season approaches

South African farmers struggle with rising diesel prices They fear prolonged Iran war will keep prices elevated Farmers also having difficulty sourcing fuel South Africa has sufficient crop stocks to ...

No water, no crops: irrigation schemes could be a powerful way for South Africa’s smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change

Thousands of hectares of communal land set aside for smallholder farmers’ use in South Africa are lying fallow because of ...
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South African farmers count mounting losses as foot-and-mouth disease rages

Beef exports fell 26% in 2025 Shipments to China down 69% after ban Viral disease impacts productivity, raises costs MOOI RIVER, Feb 12 (Reuters) - South Africa's beef exports fell 26% in 2025, ...

Rural farmers confront foot-and-mouth disease as livelihoods hang in the balance

In the face of foot-and-mouth disease, communal farmers across South Africa stand united in their struggle. Recognising the urgency of their condition, this article highlights the profound impact of ...