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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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Agriculture profitability outlook boosted after a surprise rate cut, the first for 2025

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#SustainabilityMonth: Eco and social labels join forces to encourage SA to become Labelwise

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New study suggests a solution to prolong the life of fruit

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Namibia eases business travel, encourages cross-border trade and investment

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Seed distribution campaign strengthens Ethiopia's resilience in face of drought

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Private equity opportunities in African currency devaluation

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Bumper crops to keep global food prices relatively stable

Bumper crops to keep global food prices relatively stable

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Boston farmer receives #Agristars award

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#WorldAnimalDay: getting McDonalds SA to commit to cage-free chickens

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