Jul 30, 2026 | Academic
Abstract This study provides a baseline review of the farming approaches employed by emerging livestock farmers in South Africa, with specific emphasis on how different land access systems (communal and freehold) influence production systems, farmer behaviour, and the...
Dec 1, 2025 | Academic
Abstract The 2025 National Listening Study found that South Africa’s red meat industry is active, resilient, and highly interconnected, but fragmented and insufficiently coordinated. While stakeholders broadly agree on key priorities such as animal health,...
Nov 1, 2025 | Academic
Abstract Livestock theft remains one of the most significant threats to South Africa’s agricultural sector, undermining rural livelihoods, food security, and economic sustainability. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Livestock Theft Prevention Forums...
