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Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
#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...

Posted 5 days ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
#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 17 days ago | Like
Paul Makube
SOUTH AFRICA
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
SOUTH AFRICA
#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...

Posted 19 days ago | Like
Paul Makube
SOUTH AFRICA
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...

Posted 27 days ago | Like
Paul Makube
SOUTH AFRICA
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...

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Peter Setou
SOUTH AFRICA
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...

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Paul Makube
SOUTH AFRICA
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...

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SOUTH AFRICA
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...

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Anna-Bet Stemmet
SOUTH AFRICA
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...

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Peter Setou
SOUTH AFRICA
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 3 months ago | Like
Paul Makube
SOUTH AFRICA
#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...

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Wandile Sihlobo
SOUTH AFRICA
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...

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John Hudson
SOUTH AFRICA
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...

Posted 4 months ago | Like
Paul Makube
SOUTH AFRICA
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...

Posted 4 months ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
Advancing Africa's agriculture: Tackling nutrient efficiency, sustainability, and innovation

Louis Strydom, Sales and Marketing Director, Omnia Holdings
Louis Strydom, Sales and Marketing Director, Omnia Holdings
[Robin Fredericks] In this interview, Louis Strydom, sales and marketing director at Omnia Holdings elaborates on how the agricultural sector can tackle challenges such as improving nutrient efficiency in rural areas, overcoming barriers to speciality fertilisers, and advancing sustainable farming technologies...

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Peter Setou
SOUTH AFRICA
Make restituted land productive: Addressing challenges and unlocking reform potential

Make restituted land productive: Addressing challenges and unlocking reform potential
[Peter Setou] Vumelana Advisory Fund CEO, Peter Setou, urges urgent action to resolve the barriers hindering the productive use of restituted land in South Africa. With land reform stalled by numerous challenges, he calls for targeted interventions to ensure land is used effectively for agriculture and job creation...

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Roelf Pienaar
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2025: Exploring key trends in the apple and pear industry

#BizTrends2025: Exploring key trends in the apple and pear industry
[Roelf Pienaar] Tru-Cape Fruit's Roelf Pienaar shares insights on the 2025 apple and pear season, highlighting innovation, climate resilience, and market opportunities in Europe, Africa, and beyond. Despite challenges, the future looks promising for the industry...

Posted 5 months ago | Like
Paul Makube
SOUTH AFRICA
Food inflation remains at record low despite slight uptick to 1.7% in December 2024

Food inflation remains at record low despite slight uptick to 1.7% in December 2024
[Paul Makube] South Africa's inflation rose slightly to 3% in December 2024, ending the year at a six-year low of 4.4%. This positive trend sets the stage for the Reserve Bank's 2025 policy decisions...

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Brendan Jacobs
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2025: Adapting agriculture - key trends and strategies for a sustainable future

#BizTrends2025: Adapting agriculture - key trends and strategies for a sustainable future
[Brendan Jacobs] Brendan Jacobs, head of agriculture for business and commercial banking South Africa at Standard Bank, explores key trends and innovations shaping the future of agriculture, with a focus on climate resilience and sustainable growth...

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