SAFDA Welcomes Durban High Court Adjournment of the Tongaat Hulett Liquidation hearing
The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) has welcomed the decision by the Durban High Court to adjourn the hearing on the application to liquidate Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL), describing the development as a positive step toward finding a long-term solution for the sugar industry. The liquidation application, filed by the Business Rescue Practitioners in […]
April 2026 RV price declared
The RV price payable at the end of April 2026 for 2026/2027 season cane deliveries up to the end of March 2026 has been declared at R6,675.41 per ton. This marks a decrease of R810.69 per ton compared to the final declared RV price of R7,486.09 per ton for the 2025/2026 season. The decline was […]
SAFDA Welcomes Signing of Phase Two of the Sugar Industry Master Plan Media Statement
The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) has applauded the signing of Phase Two of the Sugar Industry Master Plan (SIMP), describing it as a major milestone for the future sustainability and transformation of South Africa’s sugar industry. The agreement was signed during a meeting of the Executive Oversight Committee held at the sugar industry […]
SAFDA’s Five Key Expectations Ahead of the State of the Nation Address
The South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) remains focused on the critical issues affecting farmers and rural communities ahead of the upcoming State of the Nation Address. As the voice of thousands of black sugarcane growers and agricultural producers, SAFDA believes this address presents an important opportunity for government to outline practical solutions that support […]