Absa Agri Trends: Global forces reshape SA's farming future, has found that farmers need to adapt to increased volatility due to shifting global dynamics influencing the agricultural sector. The report highlights that the US's erratic tariffs and shifting policies could see South African agriculture facing an uncertain future. The Agri Trends report further adds that the agricultural sector's continued resilience depends on the ability to navigate these complexities, such as climate variability, animal diseases and volatility in food value chains. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Marlene Louw, Senior Economist at Absa AgriBusiness