TLU SA warns rising production costs threaten farm profitability [SOUND]

# TLU SA is calling for improvements to rural roads, rail transport and logistics to reduce pressure on South African farmers. The agricultural organisation says poor infrastructure and transport inefficiencies are adding to production costs at a time when farmers are already facing sharp fuel price increases ahead of the summer planting season. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl says addressing these domestic challenges could help lower costs and support the long-term sustainability of food production: