Economics

Cost pressures dissipate in July which bodes well for livestock profit margins

The latest trends on producer price inflation (final manufacturing) showed a modest deceleration in headline PPI to 4.2% y/y in July 2024...

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South Africa amid rising global trade tensions

Globalization brought countries closely integrated and with it, peace, and prosperity to most humans. Before COVID19, infectious diseases killed less people than...

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Downbeat agriculture exports in Q2 of 2024 reflect tough seasonal conditions

Although still recording atrade surplus in Q2 of 2024, it was slower than expected as the total value of agriculture exports eased...

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From Loss to Liberation: Producing own animal feed led to self-sufficiency

FAO reported about the Maasai Indigenous youth in Kenya, who grow their own forage for the security of their animals and their...

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World must look to South America’s success in reducing hunger – FAO Chief Economist

Each year, the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report provides an update on the global progress or setbacks in achieving...

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Food inflation eases further, but recent weather-induced production challenges remain a concern

After steadying in May 2024, headline inflation resumed its deceleration and reached the 2024 low of 5.1% year on year (y/y) in...

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Inequality stands in the way of global fight against hunger – FAO tells G20

IN a world where the climate crisis is affecting the food security of the most vulnerable, economic growth must be supported by...

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Emerging economies will continue driving agricultural markets – FAO

Emerging economies have increasingly driven global agricultural market developments over the last 20 years and are projected to continue to do so...

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Agriculture GDP rebounds strongly in Q1 of 2024, despite massive challenges

In a quarter characterised by a plethora of growth constraints such the El Nino-induced heat wave, the decimated crops, loadshedding, and inefficiencies...

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