Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) said that Karoo farmers are experiencing a welcome boost due to favourable rainfall.
Karoo farmers are poised for a strong year after exceptional rainfall across large parts of the region replenished grazing lands, boosted livestock production and reduced feed costs, according to the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz).
Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo on Thursday said the favourable rainfall received across the Karoo and Kalahari this year has created some of the best farming conditions seen in decades, offering significant financial relief to livestock producers who have endured repeated drought cycles.
“Commercial agriculture typically takes place on freehold land in South Africa. Freehold (private title deeds) farmland makes up 77.5 million hectares of South Africa’s surface area – or roughly 63%.”
South Africa’s agricultural sector spans a wide range of activities, including grain production, horticulture and livestock farming. However, extensive sheep and cattle farming dominates much of the country’s semi-arid interior.
