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[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] Yolanda Maphalala, Isithelo EsiHle Ecological Farm founder and CEO blends agricultural economics expertise with cutting-edge agri-tech innovation... |
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[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] 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 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] 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] 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] 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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[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] 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] As South Africa marks Human Rights Month, the land reform programme remains a key issue in the country’s broader human rights discourse... |
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[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 must work to have greater agricultural access in China... |
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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] 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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[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] 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] 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... |
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[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] 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... |