Finding farming opportunities in troubled SA
The ZZ2 name must surely be one of the most recognisable farming brands in South Africa. These days, when you buy fresh produce, it is very likely that there will be a ZZ2 product in your basket. ZZ2 is one of the largest and most successful agricultural enterprises in the country. This means that when Tommie van Zyl, CEO of ZZ2, has something to say about the current challenges facing the sector, you would be wise to take notice. Van Zyl was one of the speakers during a recent webinar on opportunities and challenges in South African agriculture, presented by the University of the Free State. He started off by putting the role that farming plays in South Africa into context, explaining that since primary agriculture contributes less than 3% to GDP,…