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Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

18 Jun 2025

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South African agribusiness optimism remains despite confidence index dip

By Wandile Sihlobo 18 Jun 2025

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New Expropriation Bill: It’s not as transformative as some claim

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2025

Food inflation remains at record low despite slight uptick to 1.7% in December 2024

Food inflation remains at record low despite slight uptick to 1.7% in December 2024

Paul Makube 23 Jan 2025

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Trump's triumphant return: What it means for South Africa and Agoa?

Katja Hamilton 20 Jan 2025

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Fair pricing essential for smallholder farmers to tackle global food challenges

20 Jan 2025

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

14 Jan 2025

Two-a-Day named first SA agribusiness to receive Top Employer status

Two-a-Day named first SA agribusiness to receive Top Employer status

8 Jan 2025

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South Africa's agriculture may recover in 2025

Wandile Sihlobo 7 Jan 2025

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Mukuru: Transforming aid disbursements, payroll, and bulk payments in Malawi and Zimbabwe

3 Jan 2025

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Agribusiness optimism surges as confidence hits two-year high

Wandile Sihlobo 10 Dec 2024

Can a traceability system drive growth in South African agriculture?

Can a traceability system drive growth in South African agriculture?

Greg Talbot 9 Dec 2024

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Q3 2024: South Africa’s agricultural sector GDP drops by 28.8% year-on-year

Paul Makube 5 Dec 2024

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Nationwide crackdown: 200,000 spaza shops targeted in urgent health safety audit

Katja Hamilton 29 Nov 2024

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South Africa Wine urges government to reconsider excise tax increase

29 Nov 2024

A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025

A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025

John Hudson and Wandile Sihlobo 27 Nov 2024

Toyota honours young farmers driving SA’s agricultural success

Toyota honours young farmers driving SA’s agricultural success

26 Nov 2024

Source: Paul Makube is the senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial.

Food prices maintain stability as South Africa sees steep inflation decline

Paul Makube 22 Nov 2024

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Child pesticide poisonings a contributing factor of SA’s pending waste crisis, says expert

21 Nov 2024

2024 Agricultural Writers SA winners announced

2024 Agricultural Writers SA winners announced

21 Nov 2024

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Spring snow in South Africa: A wake-up call for climate readiness

Karen King and Yolandi Meyer 20 Nov 2024

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Ramaphosa makes child deaths under 12 notifiable following school poisoning crisis

Katja Hamilton 19 Nov 2024

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African Agri Investment Indaba drives solutions for Africa’s growing food crisis

19 Nov 2024

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African Agri Investment Indaba to connect investors with $1bn in agri projects

15 Nov 2024

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SA's livestock sector struggles, but recovery could be ahead

14 Nov 2024

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SA’s sugarcane output drops by 10% amid drier conditions

12 Nov 2024

Global competition and local challenges shake SA maize prices

Global competition and local challenges shake SA maize prices

11 Nov 2024

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RMIS launches traceability platform for red meat industry

5 Nov 2024

John Hudson, Head of Agriculture, Nedbank Commercial Banking

It’s time to give agriculture the recognition it deserves

John Hudson 30 Oct 2024

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How Cape Town port's inefficiencies are costing the agriculture industry

29 Oct 2024

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Paul Makube 29 Oct 2024

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Sapa calls for VAT-free chicken to boost food security

25 Oct 2024

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