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All posts tagged "Market Synopsis"
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583EconomicsCost 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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865EconomicsDownbeat 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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643Careers
Agriculture jobs shrank in Q2’24 but way above the long-term average for the 13th consecutive quarter
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) update from Statistics South Africa showed a...
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631Economics
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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347Education
Weather remains major issue for fresh produce commodities in parts of Limpopo, Western Cape
Analysis of weekly price trends on domestic fresh produce markets shows a modest rebound during midmonth as the market responded to the...
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900Market SynopsisChocolate prices continue to rise
The latest news on the cocoa market is that prices surged to a record high of US$9,733/ ton late in March 2024...
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1.8KFeaturedExpensive Spring braais ahead if meat prices retain the current upside
Mzansi Agriculture Talk · Expensive Spring braais ahead if meat prices retain the current upside The financial situation for the South African...
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1.9KEconomicsGlobal food and meat price decelerate further in June 2022
Mzansi Agriculture Talk · Global Food And Meat Price Decelerate Further In June 2022 The latest update from the United Nation’s Food...
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2.1KEconomics
Farmers face hefty fuel bill next month
Mzansi Agriculture Talk · Farmers Face Hefty Fuel Bill Next Month Following the Finance Minister’s generous accommodation of an almost two months...
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2.4KAgricultureCPI for fruit and vegetable softens in March 2022
The latest update on South Africa’s consumer price inflation (CPI) shows a mixed trend for fresh produce commodities with fruits remaining in...
