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Bumper summer crops push SA food inflation down to 1.4%

Paul Makube

Land reform must deliver productive land use, not just hectares

Peter Setou

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: First-generation farmer Nthato Motlana is growing more than fresh produce

Robin Fredericks

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#BizTrends2025: Adapting agriculture - key trends and strategies for a sustainable future

#BizTrends2025: Adapting agriculture - key trends and strategies for a sustainable future

Brendan Jacobs 21 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Unleashing Africa’s economic potential through transformative logistics

#BizTrends2025: Unleashing Africa’s economic potential through transformative logistics

Amadou Diallo 13 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Curating the future - the transformation of food security in South Africa

#BizTrends2025: Curating the future - the transformation of food security in South Africa

Alan Browde 13 Jan 2025

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South Africa's agriculture may recover in 2025

Wandile Sihlobo 7 Jan 2025

Meat inflation drops to -0.1% year-on-year, boosting festive braai season

Meat inflation drops to -0.1% year-on-year, boosting festive braai season

Paul Makube 12 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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Land reform can work: Prioritising rural economic development and inclusive change

Peter Setou 13 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

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

South Africa must push agricultural exports within Brics

South Africa must push agricultural exports within Brics

Wandile Sihlobo 23 Oct 2024

Technology and sustainable farming can contain the cost-price squeeze

Technology and sustainable farming can contain the cost-price squeeze

John Hudson 9 Oct 2024

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Maize crop shrinks to under 13 million tons, lowest in 5 years

Paul Makube 27 Sep 2024

25bps rate cut provides relief for the agricultural sector in tough times

25bps rate cut provides relief for the agricultural sector in tough times

Paul Makube 20 Sep 2024

Food inflation ends 8-month decline, rising 4.1% year-on-year in August

Food inflation ends 8-month decline, rising 4.1% year-on-year in August

Paul Makube 19 Sep 2024

Agriculture dips 2.1% in Q2 2024 after strong Q1

Agriculture dips 2.1% in Q2 2024 after strong Q1

Paul Makube 4 Sep 2024

Food inflation hits 55-month low of 3.9% in July 2024

Food inflation hits 55-month low of 3.9% in July 2024

Paul Makube 22 Aug 2024

Paul MakubeSenior Agricultural Economist, First National Bank

Downbeat agriculture exports in Q2 of 2024 reflect tough seasonal conditions

Paul Makube 20 Aug 2024

Agriculture jobs decline in Q2 2024 but remain above long-term average

Agriculture jobs decline in Q2 2024 but remain above long-term average

Paul Makube 15 Aug 2024

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Paul Makube 25 Jul 2024

No respite for coffee lovers as higher global prices stoke local inflation

No respite for coffee lovers as higher global prices stoke local inflation

Paul Makube 20 Jun 2024

Agriculture GDP rebounds strongly in Q1 of 2024 despite headwinds

Agriculture GDP rebounds strongly in Q1 of 2024 despite headwinds

Paul Makube 5 Jun 2024

#SAelections24: A crucial turning point for rural development and land reform

#SAelections24: A crucial turning point for rural development and land reform

Peter Setou 23 May 2024

Falling sales indicate market correction, 2025 outlook positive for agri machinery

Falling sales indicate market correction, 2025 outlook positive for agri machinery

Paul Makube 20 May 2024

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Vigilance in containing FMD critical for red meat export growth

Paul Makube 10 May 2024

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