Will Dow and DuPont merger increase maize prices in SA?

Many countries concerned, disappointed with merger The merger of the international companies Dow and DuPont, providing input products to the South African agricultural market, has been approved. This comes after similar approvals in places like the USA, China, Brazil and Europe were met with disappointment. Like in other countries, South…

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Poor EU market conditions hurt Zambian sugar exports

Zambia Sugar’s exports to the European Union (EU) have dropped by 74% because of poor market conditions, said Zambia Sugar PLC's managing director Rebecca Katowa. Katowa said EU prices are significantly weaker than in previous years, resulting in the company cutting down bulk exports to the region. “Prices to the…

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Fresh produce markets ‘can’t conspire’

Some of the country’s biggest market agents are accused of cartel activities, despite South Africa having mechanisms in place to prevent the practice. RSA Groups, one of the largest agencies, said it believes allegations of the Competitions Commission – that nine agencies are colluding to determine prices to push out…

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It’s the rainy season, and Zambian tomato farmers are making a roaring business

Zambian tomato farmers get the best price for their produce during the rainy season, from October to February, and they are currently doing a roaring trade. A dip-stick survey around Lusaka’s Soweto market, where 80% of the country’s tomato crop goes, indicates that prices have gone up to ZMW260 (US$26)…

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