Why Africa isn’t the short-term answer for SA’s agricultural exports
Some argue that South Africa should expand trade with the African continent to reduce exposure to higher-risk regions, but Wandile ...
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Agriculture GDP outperforms after surging by 15.8%
South Africa’s GDP remained lethargic with an expansion of 0.1% q/q seasonally adjusted (not annualised) but still mildly above market ...
Biosecurity vital in a successful strategy for agricultural growth and export
Animal and plant health is the bedrock of a thriving agricultural industry and its export strategy.
Mashatile’s recent visit to France is relevant for SA agriculture
Last week, South Africa’s Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, was in France, amongst other things, to promote economic cooperation between the countries.
SA agricultural sector well-equipped to take advantage of global trade war
The winds of global change are strong, but local agriculture is well-positioned to benefit from the opportunities that arise during ...
South African farms are not under siege – clarification after Trump-Ramaphosa briefing
One of the themes that dominated the White House Press session last night was agriculture – the idea that the ...
Budget 2025 3.0: Agricultural allocations and related factors
After the 2025 budget was broadly rejected due to VAT increase, the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has come back ...
‘AGOA is dead, now look ahead and make other plans’
There are more agricultural markets in the world than America and China, and South Africa must seek markets and do ...
Beyond borders: Path to cross-border success for African farmers
In the rapidly evolving landscape of African agriculture, cross-border trade represents both significant challenges and unprecedented opportunities for farmers across ...
Excellent wine grape harvest of 2025 signifies recovery in SA agriculture
We have been saying for some time that 2025 will be a recovery year for South Africa’s agriculture, mainly highlighting ...
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