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SA’s agricultural exports holding up amid tariff uncertainty
SA’s agricultural exports have remained strong since the start of the year despite significant trade policy shifts and uncertainty.
Partnerships key in unlocking agriculture’s job-creation potential
Wandile Sihlobo's column about challenges facing the Eastern Cape
Reflections on the growing household poverty challenge in SA
October 16th marks World Food Day, a celebration of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.
SA’s agricultural growth outlook remains positive
At the start of this year, SA’s department of agriculture, along with organised agriculture, agribusinesses and research groups in agriculture, established the Agricultural Conditions Assessment Committee of SA (ACAC), housed under the department.
Positive outlook for summer crop season
SA’s agricultural sector is in what some would consider a relatively quiet period, before the busy season starts again in a few weeks.
How Zimbabwe’s maize import ban affects SA market
SA’s maize industry is export-orientated. Over the past five years, the country has exported roughly three million tonnes annually.
Agricultural exports to US still robust in Q2
In a year where trade continues to dominate headlines after the US started imposing higher tariffs against its trading partners, we take a look at SA’s recent agricultural exports data to gauge the early impact of the changing environment.
Western Cape farming shows glimmers of light despite trade uncertainty
It always helps to assess how the farming conditions are going for our neighbouring province.
Export diversification key to long-term growth of SA’s agricultural sector
We do not emphasise enough the critical role of exports in driving SA’s agricultural growth.
Outlook for global grains and oilseeds production promising
We continue to see an encouraging outlook for the 2025-26 global grains and oilseeds production.
