The Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) is an agricultural interest network for farmers by farmers, which is committed to protecting and promoting the rights, values, ideals and needs of family farmers in the primary produce sector.
Family farmers are an essential part of rural communities, providing food and stability. However, they face new challenges, including climate change, corporate takeovers, and government interference. The Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) was created to protect and promote the rights of family farmers. Saai focuses on policy influence, strategic solutions, and partnerships to address issues like poverty, hunger, gender equality, responsible production, and climate action. The organisation also emphasises the importance of education, health, energy, and water access for farmers. Saai strives to preserve rural communities, combat urbanisation, and create sustainable agricultural practices.
Jason Davel from the Free State, who farms Île-de-France sheep, was crowned as this year’s winner of Saai’s Lamb Champs competition. He wins R80 000 cash and various other prizes, as well as a bronze trophy by the sculptor Nic
Saai welcomes the appointment of John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture and argues that a spirit of excitement and expectation is already noticeable in the agricultural industry in response to this appointment. This family farming network is hopeful that the
Pick n Pay has partnered with the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) to improve local farmers’ exposure to consumers through a TV show, sponsorship of the annual Lamb Champs competition and a first-time entry into the retail supply chain for
The Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) today issued a summons against the South African Police Service (SAPS) to insist that the farmer, Solly Letsoala, be compensated for the damage caused by illegal trespassers on his farm. This follows after Letsoala’s
The election result and coalition discussions that are currently underway leave South Africans with uncertainty, but also with hope about what the outcome of these discussions will be. Saai as the network for family farmers in South Africa hopes that
Our Zimbabwean constituency was born from the widespread resistance against compensation in government-backed bonds, and the need for independent, uncaptured, and authentic representation of the interests of title deed holders across the globe who are eligible for compensation in terms of the Government of Zimbabwe's commitments. This platform offers a space for communication and information for those members.
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