Numerous times over the past number of years, we have heard media statements commenting on the resilience of agriculture in South Africa. These statements are based on a number of aspects, among which the fact that producers in our country are pretty much left to their own devices, with little to no support from government, and having to combat challenges ranging from climate conditions to land issues and a lack of support structures. While this may ring true to a large extent, South Africa has been blessed with strong commodity and producer organisations that have always put the interests of their members, the producers, first.
For more information on Lynette Louw’s editor letter as published in CHIPS (July / August 2021 edition), click here.