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What do we know about the future of the agrifood system in South Africa?

In: What do we know about the future of food systems?

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  • Meyer, Ferdi
  • Pienaar, Louw
  • Davids, Tracy
  • Kalaba, Mmatlou

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South Africa’s primary agriculture sector witnessed profound productivity growth in recent decades, yet structural transformation is stalling due to a combination of sluggish nonfarm growth and persistent structural challenges that inhibit wider societal progress. Looking ahead, the agrifood system is well placed to increase the supply of goods at competitive prices but requires consistency in policymaking and an investment-friendly environment, as well as stronger domestic demand for products. Given the complexity and interconnectedness of the country’s agrifood system, future foresight research should focus on better understanding cross-sector productivity gains and how the entire system can be reoriented to support greater agricultural transformation.

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  • Meyer, Ferdi & Pienaar, Louw & Davids, Tracy & Kalaba, Mmatlou, 2025. "What do we know about the future of the agrifood system in South Africa?," IFPRI book chapters, in: What do we know about the future of food systems?, chapter 27, pages p. 159-16, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
    • Handle: RePEc:fpr:ifpric:175514
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