Truffle Farming in South Africa: Is It a Viable High-Income Venture?
Farmers Magazine | 19.01.2026 12:50
Truffle farming is attracting growing interest in South Africa as farmers search for high-value niche crops. Truffles are rare underground fungi prized by top restaurants and food distributors. Their strong aroma and limited supply drive premium prices across global markets. This has pushed South African growers to explore whether local conditions can support commercial production. You need to understand the realities before treating truffles as a profit opportunity.
