The latest edition of Izigi Zabalimi, SAFDA’s official newsletter, is now available.

The July–September 2026 edition highlights SAFDA’s ongoing work to support farmers, strengthen rural economies and advance transformation across South Africa’s agricultural sector. The newsletter features stories on SAFDA’s partnership with the Jobs Fund and Kagiso Trust, land reform and agricultural empowerment, the fight against rising sugar imports, and the newly gazetted $785 Dollar-Based Reference Price for imported sugar.

This edition also explores the future of the sugarcane industry, including opportunities in bioethanol and bioplastics, while highlighting the impact of climate-related challenges on growers and sharing the inspiring farming journey of small-scale grower Khumbulani Dladla.

Read the latest edition of Izigi Zabalimi and stay informed about the issues, initiatives and opportunities shaping South Africa’s farming communities.