Innovation Drives SA Farming Profitability

NAMPO 2026: reinvestment becomes key to small farmers’ survival

Letta Mannini Sepipi, a small-scale mixed farmer from Soshanguve in Tshwane produces vegetables such as spinach, potatoes, sweet potatoes and maize, as well as livestock – but like most farmers she is feeling the cost pressures are forcing the sector to rethink how they operate. “Farming today is not just about working hard. It’s about planning properly and making sure you don’t waste money on things that don’t bring results,” she told Vutivi Bu…

Innovation drives SA farming profitability

by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SOUTH Africa’s agricultural sector is undergoing a strategic shift, with farmers moving beyond survival tactics towards profitability driven by innovation, improved decision-making and stronger commercial discipline. This transition comes amid persistent cost pressures, including rising input and logistics expenses, but industry players are increasingly responding with long-term planning and adaptiv…

NAMPO 2026 Focuses on Turning Innovation Into Sustainable Farming

South Africa’s agricultural sector is increasingly redefining resilience, moving beyond short‑term survival towards profitability driven by practical innovation and better decision‑making. This shift reflects a broader evolution across the sector, where success is no longer measured only by the ability to withstand pressure, but by how effectively farmers adapt, improve efficiency and remain sustainably profitable […] The post NAMPO 2026 Focuses…