What role does agriculture play in South Africa's economy and in society more broadly? In this episode of the Solutions With David Ansara podcast, I speak with Dr. Theo de Jager of the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) about farming in South Africa. 

We discuss:

  • How Theo got involved in farming and organised agriculture 

  • Saai and its objectives

  • The current state of South Africa's agricultural sector 

  • The risk of Expropriation Without Compensation 

  • Alternative approaches to land reform

  • Saai's participation in the Western Cape Devolution Working Group

  • Farm attacks

  • The drivers of food inflation in South Africa

  • Global food security risks 

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