Farming Insurance is Now Essential as Climate Shocks Intensify
South Africa's farmers are once again confronting the harsh realities of a changing climate. Recent heavy rainfalls and hail events have devastated crops, damaged infrastructure and disrupted production across several regions. For many producers, the emotional and financial toll has been severe, and Land Bank Insurance extends its deepest sympathy to every farmer affected during this difficult period. These events reveal a truth that can…
Conservation Agriculture for Grain Farmers in South Africa
Conservation agriculture has become a practical farming approach for grain producers in South Africa who want to improve soil health, reduce costs and stabilise yields under changing climate conditions. The system focuses on minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover and crop rotation, which together improve long term productivity. Grain farmers growing maize, wheat and sorghum benefit the most because these…
Mpumalanga Agriculture Department and ITAU Milling Strengthen Partnership to Advance Food Security and Agro-Processing
On 29 May 2025, the MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, Ms. Elzabe Rockman, led a senior departmental delegation in a strategic engagement with ITAU Milling Chief Executive Officer Mr Fanti Hattingh and his executive management team. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between government and the private sector in advancing agricultural development across the province. It highlighted…
