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

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

Paul Makube 5 Dec 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

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

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Paul Makube 25 Jul 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

1% upward revision for maize estimates, still down 18.5% year-on-year

1% upward revision for maize estimates, still down 18.5% year-on-year

Paul Makube 26 Apr 2024

Chocolate prices continue to rise

Chocolate prices continue to rise

Paul Makube 8 Apr 2024

Agribusiness confidence for Q1 2024 dimmed by bad weather and a plethora of challenges

Agribusiness confidence for Q1 2024 dimmed by bad weather and a plethora of challenges

Paul Makube 26 Mar 2024

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Food inflation decelerates to a 25-month low

Paul Makube 22 Mar 2024

A big surprise as agriculture GDP plunges in the second half of 2023

A big surprise as agriculture GDP plunges in the second half of 2023

Paul Makube 7 Mar 2024

Adverse weather dampens crops outlook for 2023/24 production season

Adverse weather dampens crops outlook for 2023/24 production season

Paul Makube 29 Feb 2024

Biosecurity in South Africa: A perfect storm?

Biosecurity in South Africa: A perfect storm?

John Hudson 17 Jan 2024

30 years into democracy: How has South Africa's agricultural sector performed?

30 years into democracy: How has South Africa's agricultural sector performed?

Wandile Sihlobo 15 Jan 2024

A surprise nosedive in agriculture GDP outcomes in Q3, 2023

A surprise nosedive in agriculture GDP outcomes in Q3, 2023

Paul Makube 6 Dec 2023

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Q3 2023 sees stealthy 4% jump in agriculture export earnings

Paul Makube 5 Dec 2023

Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

Paul Makube 28 Nov 2023

Agriculture sector defies odds with 10% year-on-year job growth in Q3 2023

Agriculture sector defies odds with 10% year-on-year job growth in Q3 2023

Paul Makube 15 Nov 2023

The year that was for agriculture and what to expect in 2024

The year that was for agriculture and what to expect in 2024

John Hudson 14 Nov 2023

Renewed optimism as agriculture business confidence rebounds in Q3

Renewed optimism as agriculture business confidence rebounds in Q3

Paul Makube 20 Sep 2023

A massive diesel price hike reintroduces cost pressures at the onset of the new agriculture season

A massive diesel price hike reintroduces cost pressures at the onset of the new agriculture season

Paul Makube 11 Sep 2023

Why your breakfast costs are lower this year

Why your breakfast costs are lower this year

Paul Makube 24 Aug 2023

Sustaining existing trade partnerships and finding new markets is imperative for SA agriculture

Sustaining existing trade partnerships and finding new markets is imperative for SA agriculture

John Hudson 22 Aug 2023

Agribusiness confidence remains subdued in Q2

Agribusiness confidence remains subdued in Q2

Wandile Sihlobo 20 Jun 2023

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A further deterioration in agriculture GDP outcomes turn negative in Q1 of 2023

Paul Makube 7 Jun 2023