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Calm before the storm for one of South Africa’s most important employers | SA News

Malcolm Libera
 ·23 May 2026

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South Africa’s agricultural sector remains resilient for now, but experts have warned that farmers are heading into a far more difficult period as multiple risks begin to converge.

South Africa currently has around 100,000 farmers who produce agricultural goods for commercial purposes. 

The sector as a whole employs over 930,000 people, making it one of the biggest employment sectors in the country. The sector also has direct implications for livelihoods, fiscal…

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