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FAO: Meat and dairy lift food prices as sugar falls

FAO: Meat and dairy lift food prices as sugar falls

FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

12 Jun 2025

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Higher wheat import duties mean bread will cost R1 more a loaf

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SA agri exports fall R2bn, first drop in 10 years

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Wine industry prop is now a world standard

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SA wine exports set to soar over 10 years

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Scientific study elevates pear to superfood

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New agribusiness models embed sustainability in agriculture

New agribusiness models embed sustainability in agriculture

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Late harvest affects entire agricultural industry

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US chicken imports fall foul of quotas

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Industry talent the major focus at PMA's Fresh Connections

Industry talent the major focus at PMA's Fresh Connections

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Sugar tax: Thousands 'might lose their jobs'

Sugar tax: Thousands 'might lose their jobs'

Katharine Child 12 Aug 2016

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Tractor sales fell by 32.2% y/y in July to 451 units: Saama

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