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Wandile Sihlobo
South Africa's agricultural jobs growth possibilities

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[Wandile Sihlobo] Agriculture holds big job potential, but progress hinges on land reform, infrastructure, and tackling sector challenges, writes Wandile Sihlobo...

Posted 8 days ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
#WomensMonth: Yoliswa Dlamini on resilience, leadership, and shaping the future of forestry

#WomensMonth: Yoliswa Dlamini on resilience, leadership, and shaping the future of forestry
[Robin Fredericks] From driving tractors in rural KwaZulu-Natal to managing national silviculture operations, Yoliswa Dlamini shares how purpose, perseverance, and leadership have shaped her journey in forestry...

Posted 18 days ago | Like
Paul Makube
Agriculture’s tariff concerns – cautious reaction to interest rates

Agriculture’s tariff concerns – cautious reaction to interest rates
[Paul Makube] Despite a positive agriculture outlook in South Africa, tariff concerns and ongoing biosecurity challenges are expected to dampen sector optimism about business conditions, says Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial...

Posted 26 days ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
From farm to table: How ButtaNutt is reshaping South Africa’s food landscape

From farm to table: How ButtaNutt is reshaping South Africa’s food landscape
[Robin Fredericks] From macadamias on a family farm to South Africa’s first plant-based UHT facility, ButtaNutt is growing fast. Founder Antoine van Heerden explains how local sourcing and strong supply chains are shaping the future of plant-based foods and farming...

Posted 28 days ago | Like
Paul Makube
Meat inflation hits 25-month high amid supply crunch

Meat inflation hits 25-month high amid supply crunch
[Paul Makube] Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial, unpacks the latest spike in food inflation, with meat driving the increase amid ongoing supply constraints...

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
#YouthMonth: Thando Zungu leads with data and resilience in SA’s poultry sector

#YouthMonth: Thando Zungu leads with data and resilience in SA’s poultry sector
[Robin Fredericks] Thando Zungu's career journey reflects the resilience, innovation, and leadership driving SA’s agricultural sector forward...

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Robin Fredericks
#YouthMonth: Yolanda Maphalala champions agri-tech innovation

#YouthMonth: Yolanda Maphalala champions agri-tech innovation
[Robin Fredericks] Yolanda Maphalala, Isithelo EsiHle Ecological Farm founder and CEO blends agricultural economics expertise with cutting-edge agri-tech innovation...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Paul Makube
Meat, vegetable price surge pushes SA food inflation to 4.4% in May

Meat, vegetable price surge pushes SA food inflation to 4.4% in May
[Paul Makube] Following the release of South Africa’s latest CPI figures, FNB's senior agriculture economist Paul Makube unpacks the deeper forces driving food inflation at farm and producer level — from livestock disease outbreaks to grain price lag effects and constrained imports...

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Robin Fredericks
#YouthMonth: Pretty Kubyane, bridging tech and agriculture to empower Africa’s farmers

#YouthMonth: Pretty Kubyane, bridging tech and agriculture to empower Africa’s farmers
[Robin Fredericks] Pretty Kubyane, co-founder of eFama App, is bridging technology and agriculture to connect African farmers to new markets and opportunities...

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Paul Makube
Agriculture GDP outperforms after surging 15.8% in Q1 2025

Agriculture GDP outperforms after surging 15.8% in Q1 2025
[Paul Makube] Agriculture powered ahead in Q1 2025, outpacing all sectors with a 15.8% GDP surge. Improved seasonal conditions and strong commodity prices boosted crops, horticulture, and livestock. FNB’s Paul Makube unpacks the sector’s rebound and positive outlook...

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

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[Paul Makube] A surprise interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank brings relief to the agriculture sector, easing debt pressure and supporting a recovery. Early signs of a rebound are visible in crop forecasts, machinery sales, and business confidence...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Peter Setou
How to use land reform programmes to drive job creation and economic inclusion

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[Peter Setou] Land reform is about more than ownership, it’s about economic opportunity. Peter Setou, chief executive of the Vumelana Advisory Fund, unpacks how partnerships can turn transferred land into thriving, job-creating assets...

Posted 3 months ago | Like
Paul Makube
Record rebound in agriculture machinery sales as South Africa's rains boost crop yields

[Paul Makube] After a unsteady start to the 2024/25 summer crop season with delayed rains despite the La Niña forecasts, production improved significantly as the season progressed...

Posted 3 months ago | Like
Food For Mzansi wins 21st international media award for Palesa’s Brave Discovery - YehBaby Marketing Creatives

Food For Mzansi wins 21st international media award for Palesa’s Brave Discovery
[Ivor Price] Food For Mzansi has earned its 21st international media award, winning Best Fact-Checking Project at the 2025 Digital Media Awards Africa...

Posted 4 months ago | Like
Anna-Bet Stemmet
What Trump’s new tariffs could mean for South African wine exports

What Trump’s new tariffs could mean for South African wine exports
[Anna-Bet Stemmet] Trump’s new tariffs target global wine exports, with South African producers now facing a 30% levy in the US. The move raises fresh challenges for local exporters and trade policy...

Posted 4 months ago | Like
Peter Setou
South Africa must adopt a human rights-based approach to land reform

[Peter Setou] As South Africa marks Human Rights Month, the land reform programme remains a key issue in the country’s broader human rights discourse...

Posted 5 months ago | Like
Paul Makube
#Budget2025: No fuel levy and sugar tax increases, a positive outcome for agriculture

#Budget2025: No fuel levy and sugar tax increases, a positive outcome for agriculture
[Paul Makube] South Africa’s 2025 Budget introduces a smaller VAT hike, boosts infrastructure investment, and provides fuel levy relief for farmers to support economic growth...

Posted 5 months ago | Like
Wandile Sihlobo
China's agricultural trade friction with the US presents opportunities for other exporters

China's agricultural trade friction with the US presents opportunities for other exporters
[Wandile Sihlobo] South Africa must work to have greater agricultural access in China...

Posted 5 months ago | Like
John Hudson
How do we ensure that record agricultural exports translate to strong agricultural GDP?

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[John Hudson] John Hudson, head of agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking, explores the gap between rising exports and declining GDP, highlighting trade opportunities, infrastructure challenges, and policy solutions...

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Paul Makube
A sign of resilience agriculture GDP rebounds 17.2% in Q4 2024

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[Paul Makube] South Africa's agriculture GDP rebounded by 17.2% in Q4 2024, showing resilience after setbacks in previous quarters. With improved conditions and forecasts for a stronger 2025, the sector is set for a recovery...

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