The document discusses current trends in South Africa that were discussed at a group meeting from March 13-23, 2010. It notes changing crop patterns toward more intensive cultivation, a shifting job pattern toward more off-farm work like construction and factories, labor export, and job exchanges. It also mentions regulations around limiting cultivation land and high electricity prices conflicting with demands of a growing population wanting higher living standards. Cultural factors like low social competition, education awareness, and early marriage are discussed along with how infrastructure development enables more social interaction and demands while introducing new species and energy consumption. Modern agricultural techniques are also mentioned.