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Herbicide use in Africa – towards sustainable intensification: Use of glyphosate in Kenya

Kenya’s agriculture is at the forefront of addressing food security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods. This BFAP–Tegemeo report examines the role of glyphosate herbicides in Kenya’s maize, wheat, and rice production, highlighting their importance for conservation agriculture, no-till farming, and sustainable intensification. Glyphosate enables farmers to reduce soil erosion, improve soil health, and cut greenhouse […]

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Policy brief on the 2015/16 drought

Navigating the Impact of the 2015/2016 Drought This BFAP policy brief provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic, agricultural, and food security implications of South Africa’s most severe drought in over a century. It outlines strategic recommendations to mitigate short-term shocks and safeguard long-term sustainability across the food system. Download here

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Adding value in the South African maize value chain

Unlocking the Potential of South Africa’s Maize Industry BFAP’s report: Adding Value in the South African Maize Value Chain, explores strategic opportunities to enhance domestic value addition across food, feed, starch, and bio-industrial sectors. By benchmarking global trends and assessing local constraints, the study highlights pathways to strengthen competitiveness, create jobs, and reduce reliance on

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Understanding the Factors that have impacted on Cane Production in the South African Sugar Industry

Understanding the Decline in South African Cane Production This comprehensive report, commissioned by SA CANEGROWERS and conducted by BFAP, investigates the economic, agronomic, and socio-political factors behind the significant decline in sugarcane production since 2000. It also explores strategic business options to revitalise the industry, improve sustainability, and support both large- and small-scale growers under

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Land reform in the Free State, the land audit, and the way forward to 2030

Commissioned by Free State Agriculture and conducted in collaboration with the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, this BFAP report presents a comprehensive audit of agricultural land ownership in the Free State. It highlights the limited progress in land reform, identifies systemic data challenges, and proposes grassroots-driven strategies aligned with the National Development Plan

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Evaluating the South African Pork value chain

Evaluating South Africa’s Pork Value Chain Commissioned by SAPPO and conducted by BFAP, this report provides a comprehensive analysis of South Africa’s pork value chain, from input supply to consumer demand, highlighting structural inefficiencies, competitiveness constraints, and market dynamics. It emphasizes the need for coordinated investment and improved transparency to meet rising domestic demand and

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Implications of the National Water Resource Strategy 2 on irrigation agriculture, its economic contribution and the long run sustainability

Evaluating the Role of Irrigation in Agricultural Sustainability This pilot study, conducted in the Loskop irrigation scheme, assesses the economic, social, and food security implications of South Africa’s National Water Resource Strategy 2 (NWRS-2) on irrigated agriculture. Highlighting the sector’s vulnerability to water allocation reforms, the report underscores the need for a national assessment to

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Evaluating the Sustainability of the South African Groundnut Industry

Commissioned by the Oilseeds Advisory Committee, this BFAP report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the South African groundnut industry, focusing on production trends, market dynamics, and the entire value chain. It identifies key challenges—such as declining competitiveness, cultivar limitations, and fragmented coordination—and proposes strategic interventions to ensure long-term sustainability and global relevance. Download here.

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