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SA citrus to make its way to Vietnam markets

As the South African citrus export season kicks into high gear in the coming weeks, a significant bilateral protocol has been established with the Vietnamese government, paving the way for local oranges to enter the markets of Vietnam.

Lower yields and prices expected for 2024 summer crop harvest

The summer grain crop has again been revised down as the drought takes its toll on South Africa. The size of the expected commercial maize crop has been set at 13,26 million tons – 7,69% or 1,1 million tons less than the previous forecast in February.

Macadamia industry scammed out of R4 million during theft probe

Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) has been defrauded of R4 million, dealing a further blow to curbing theft in the industry. Macadamia nut theft is rife in South Africa, where both individual criminals and syndicates operate to amass the nuts before they reach processors.

Agribusiness confidence expected to remain low in 2024

Agribusiness confidence remained downbeat in the first quarter of 2024 and will probably stay that way in the second quarter.

Protectionism and shipping disruptions threaten agri trade

Solid business partnerships will become increasingly important to navigate market threats, according to Absa’s recently released AgriTrends Autumn 2024.

Department of agriculture under scrutiny for mismanaged funds

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure has increased almost a thousand-fold, from R33 000 in 2021/22 to over R30 million during the 2022/23 fiscal year, according to the recently released budget review and recommendations report of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

New FMD outbreak reported in Frankfort, Free State

A new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been reported in the Free State. This is according to a statement by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

Farmers need help to survive the drought

The devastating drought, coupled with the grave impact that extreme temperatures have on agricultural producers, calls for government support, Grain SA said in a statement.
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Seventh consecutive decline in global food price index

In February, the global food commodity price index, used as a benchmark, recorded its seventh consecutive decline, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Logistical challenges highlighted at Fruit Logistica

South Africa’s logistical challenges came under scrutiny at the highly regarded international fruit and vegetable producers’ gathering.

Macadamia farmers explore new markets amid price challenges

Macadamia prices paid to farmers reached rock bottom last year, leading to many farmers seeking alternative markets for their nuts rather than the traditional approach of selling to local processors.

Agri GDP growth under pressure

The agricultural, forestry and fisheries industry shrunk by 9,7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, and 12,2% year-on-year, according to the latest GDP results released by Statistics South Africa.

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