Trump tariffs affect the macadamia market
Although April is typically a quiet month in the macadamia industry, this year’s market conditions have revealed deeper fermentation beneath ...
Tag: agricultural exports
Southern African neighbours must strengthen trade and reduce friction
South Africa must always focus on resolving diplomatic issues with its neighbours in the Southern African region to promote stability ...
Agriculture can also benefit from Zelensky’s SA visit
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine’s planned visit to South Africa this week could also provide an opportunity for closer trade ...
The agricultural sector can weather the impact of a potential AGOA exit
Under AGOA, two-thirds of South Africa’s agricultural exports to the US receive tariff-free treatment. Since its inception, South Africa has ...
Citrus growers sound alarm over US tariff on exports
This week, South African growers will begin packing the first citrus fruit destined for the US market. And, from Wednesday, ...
Crop data reaffirms South African agriculture’s recovery path
There might be regions in South Africa that aren’t fully recovering and have suffered from erratic weather. Still, the national ...
Rising poverty in South Africa while agriculture blooms
South Africa has the contradiction of being the leading agricultural exporter in Africa while the number of food-insecure households is ...
Botswana lifts remaining export restrictions
Botswana’s government intends to lift the remaining import restrictions on certain South African vegetables and other agricultural products this month.
How do we ensure record agricultural exports translate to strong agricultural GDP?
Agriculture is an exciting and complex sector and, while it is volatile, it also offers immense opportunity. The past 2 years, ...
President Ramaphosa highlights agricultural growth and transformation efforts
Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in the South African economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly ...
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