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5094BusinessThe Effects of the USA/Israel – Iran War on Oil Prices and Implications for agriculture
Authors: Mr P. Sibiya, Mr T. Nkunjana, and Dr LMV Thindisa Agricultural Economists at the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) Middle East...
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3391FeaturedSection 301 and South African Agriculture — A Test of Rules-Based Trade
By Dr Thulasizwe Mkhabela The recent decision by the United States to initiate an investigation into South Africa under Section 301 of...
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7167FinanceWhat the 2026 Budget Means for Agriculture and Food Security
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the 2026 National Budget in Parliament on 25 February 2026, the speech marked what Treasury itself called a “turning point”...
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7696FeaturedWhy South Africa’s wheat constraint is structural rather than seasonal
Prepared by Buhlebemvelo Dube an Agricultural Economist at the NAMC The debate on South Africa’s wheat sector continues to disproportionately focus on...
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1.1K4EconomicsSouth Africa’s Orange Industry Faces Internal Challenges That Are Affecting Its Competitiveness.
South Africa’s orange industry, a key source of agricultural export earnings, is under pressure from rising input costs, stricter international regulations, and...
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3.2KEconomicsInsights into South Africa’s Agricultural Employment Trends: Quarter 3-2025
The shifts in South Africa’s labour market in the third quarter (July – September) of 2025 carry important implications for the country’s...
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3.0KOpinion PieceCentralization: The Key To Delivering Ramaphosa’s R1 Trillion Infrastructure Vision
As President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the 2025 National Construction Summit underway at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni today, his announcement of R1...
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3.7KEconomicsThe rising cost of agricultural inputs and implications on food prices in South Africa
Rising agricultural input costs continue to be a major expense to South Africa’s food production and affordability, particularly fuel, freight, and fertilizers....
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1.8KEconomicsSouth Africa’s Soybean Industry: Growth, Challenges, and Global Competitiveness in the 2025 Production Season
By Ms Thandeka NtshangaseGrain specialist The South African soybean industry has undergone a period of remarkable growth and productivity. The industry has...
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5.4KEconomicsSouth African maize market outlook and recovery prospects for the 2025-2026 marketing Season
By Ms Thandeka Ntshangase & Dr. Moses Lubinga,Agro Food Chains Unit, Natonal Agricultural Marketing Council A recovery period might be imminent after...
