South African Beef Potential

A new school year is upon us and with that comes our weekly blog posts with discussion points! We kick this school year off with a closer look at beef production and agriculture in South Africa. This article has many great resources besides the text including an interactive "Global Food Security Index" map and several videos. We encourage you to check out all and utilize the discussion points below to guide conversations in your classrooms, coffee shops, and communities.

Beefing Up Africa's Food Security

Discussion Points

• How does South Africa rate in regards to food security when compared to other African countries and countries around the world?
• Explore the "Global Food Security Index" map. What did you notice or what surprised you and explain?
• What is the story of Beef in South Africa? Where are they? What is the potential?
• Watch the video "A Visit with Brylyne Chitsunge." What are Brylyne's thoughts on keys to food security success in South Africa?
• After watching the video on South African feedlots what did you find most interesting and why?
• Of the three takeaways at the end of the article which did you find most interesting and why?