PDALA Draft Regulations Workshop Highlights New Protections for South Africa’s Agricultural Land
Farmers Magazine | 05.03.2026 18:59
Prime agricultural land in South Africa faces growing pressure from expanding cities, infrastructure projects, and other forms of land development. As towns grow and industries expand, productive farmland often becomes vulnerable to conversion for non agricultural uses. This trend raises concerns for farmers, food producers, and policymakers who depend on stable land resources to maintain food production. Protecting agricultural land has therefore become a national priority as the country works to secure long term food security and rural livelihoods. The recent consultation workshop on the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Act, 39 of 2024, known as PDALA, represents a key step toward ensuring that South Africa’s most valuable farmland remains protected and sustainably managed.
