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Paul Makube

Paul Makube

Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB
Location:South Africa

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Paul Makube is Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB.

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No respite for farmers as debt servicing costs escalate following another 50-basis points hike

By 26 May 2023

Farmers get relief as diesel prices dip before summer crop harvest
Farmers get relief as diesel prices dip before summer crop harvest

By 4 May 2023

A faster acceleration in food price inflation to another record high in March
A faster acceleration in food price inflation to another record high in March

By 20 Apr 2023

No respite for consumers as food inflation accelerates further in February 2023
No respite for consumers as food inflation accelerates further in February 2023

By 23 Mar 2023

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A negative fourth quarter GDP 2022 outcomes as expected, but not a serious concern

By 8 Mar 2023

A sign of resilience as agriculture posts another year of strong exports in 2022
A sign of resilience as agriculture posts another year of strong exports in 2022

By 28 Feb 2023

Another tough year as the chicken industry battles elevated production costs
Another tough year as the chicken industry battles elevated production costs

By 8 Feb 2023

A further rate hike dampens agri outlook in the already volatile operating conditions
A further rate hike dampens agri outlook in the already volatile operating conditions

By 27 Jan 2023

Consumers face another expensive braai season in 2022
Consumers face another expensive braai season in 2022

By 15 Dec 2022

Further agriculture profit margin compression as debt cost rises by 75bps
Further agriculture profit margin compression as debt cost rises by 75bps

By 25 Nov 2022

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Another bullish crop outlook despite marginal hike in planting area amid favourable prices, weather

By 1 Nov 2022

Fuel price reprieve positive development as 2022/23 agriculture season begins
Fuel price reprieve positive development as 2022/23 agriculture season begins

By 7 Sep 2022

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Impressive agriculture export earnings in Q2 despite trade challenges

By 6 Sep 2022

A big concern for the livestock value chain as FMD outbreaks persist
A big concern for the livestock value chain as FMD outbreaks persist

By 17 Aug 2022

Despite some headwinds, the positive agri export environment is likely to continue
Despite some headwinds, the positive agri export environment is likely to continue

By 28 Jul 2022

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A whopping 75-basis points rate hike ahead of the new summer crop season

By 22 Jul 2022

A double whammy for agriculture as fuel prices escalate and interest rate outlook worsens
A double whammy for agriculture as fuel prices escalate and interest rate outlook worsens

By 5 Jul 2022

Cost pressures unrelenting for agriculture as fuel price outlook shows steep accent from June
Cost pressures unrelenting for agriculture as fuel price outlook shows steep accent from June

By 11 May 2022

Temporary relief at the pump bodes well for agriculture
Temporary relief at the pump bodes well for agriculture

By 1 Apr 2022

Impressive rebound in agriculture GDP in the 4Q of 2021
Impressive rebound in agriculture GDP in the 4Q of 2021

By 9 Mar 2022

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