“Our farmers must have confidence that our minister and the department are working around the clock to negotiate a positive outcome,” says Reggie Ngcobo, spokesperson of the agriculture department.
The likely impact of the expected El Niño on South Africa’s agriculture and food prices in 2027 is a major point of discussion among analysts and economists in the country. The arrival of the likely ...
South Africa's record maize harvest and improved water reserves may stave off immediate food shortages, but the looming threat of El Niño could disrupt agricultural output and drive food prices higher ...
South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic growth that delivers ...
A likely renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, with South Africa’s continued inclusion, is a positive step that will enable the local agriculture sector to continue to compete on the same ...
South Africa’s Agricultural Business Chamber is calling for the early renewal of the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act, known as AGOA. The act allows some products from certain sub-Saharan ...
A likely renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), with South Africa’s continued inclusion, would help the country’s agricultural sector maintain its competitiveness in the US market ...
South Africa is heading into the 2026-27 summer crop season with the threat of a potentially severe El Niño, raising concerns over agricultural production and food prices. At the same time, the local ...
The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture has elected Ms Nomasonto Motaung as its Chairperson during a virtual meeting held this morning. The election was conducted in accordance with National Assembly ...
DAR ES SALAAM, April 26 (Reuters) - Tanzania has lifted a ban on imports of agricultural produce from Malawi and South Africa, it said late on Friday, days after imposing it in retaliation for similar ...
DAR ES SALAAM, April 24 (Reuters) - Tanzania has banned the importation of agricultural products from Malawi and South Africa, saying it was retaliation for similar hostile trade measures from both ...