The State of Grain: Power, Policy & the Future of SA Food Security

The State of Grain: Power, Policy & the Future of SA Food Security

Grain underpins South Africa’s food system - but the pressures on producers have never been greater. In the launch episode of Grain SA’s new podcast, we sit down with John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture, to unpack the realities facing South African grain producers and the policy decisions shaping the sector’s future. From food security and input costs to market competitiveness, transformation, and government’s role in enabling sustainable production, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters - on the ground and at policy level. This episode sets the tone for All Things Grain in SA: real conversations, credible voices, and honest insights into the issues that affect producers, value chains, and the country as a whole.