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All posts tagged "Trade"
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106BusinessNorth West Women Farmers Call for Better Access to Markets, Finance and Networks
By Katleho Majela and Nwabisa Sali Women farmers in the North West have called for stronger access to markets, finance, skills and...
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345Opinion PieceAssessing the energy threat to agricultural exports
Buhlebemvelo Dube Rising electricity tariffs are becoming an increasingly significant threat to the competitiveness of South African agriculture. Irrigated horticultural exports depend...
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646EconomicsUnlocking the latent potential of South Africa’s production and export growth in the European Union (EU): A case of niche fruits
Authors: Mr B. Zondo and Dr M. Lubinga, Agricultural Economists at the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) South Africa’s fruit industry is...
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1.4K22BusinessThe 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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87422FeaturedSection 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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1.4K13FeaturedThe Effects of Middle East Corridor Compression and the Repricing of Global Trade Routes on Agricultural Trade
Author: Mr Buhlebemvelo Dube, an Agricultural Economist at the NAMC South Africa’s geographical location is significant in terms of alternative trade route corridor. The conflict in the Middle East is likely...
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84522FeaturedRobust Agricultural Trade Performance and Food Price Fragility
South Africa’s agricultural exports grew to $15.1 billion from $13.7 billion in 2024, amid slow growth in the domestic economy. This increase...
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1.6K13EconomicsSouth 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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3.6KEconomicsInsights 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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4.3KEconomicsThe 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....
