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According to the Reserve Bank’s quarterly report released on Thursday, GDP expanded by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of last year following a revised 0.1% contraction in the third quarter. However, full-year growth eased to 0.6% in 2024 marginally down from 0.7% the year before. Debt-to-income ratio declined to 62.0%, from 62.4% in the third quarter and debt servicing costs eased to 8.9% of disposable income. The share of income households spent on debt repayments dropped slightly to 8.9% in the fourth quarter, down from 9.1% in the third, thanks to slower debt growth and lower interest costs after the November rate cut. Agriculture and mining rebounded in the fourth quarter. Agriculture surged 17.2%, recovering from a 19.7% fall in the third quarter, led by field crops and livestock. Agricultural output shrank by 8.0% in 2024 as El Niño-related weather disruptions hit field crop production.
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Until recently, using the words AI and agriculture in the same sentence may have seemed like a strange combination. After all, agriculture has been the backbone of human civilization for millennia, providing sustenance as well as contributing to economic development, while even the most primitive AI only emerged several decades ago. Nevertheless, innovative ideas are being introduced in every industry, and agriculture is no exception. In recent years, the world has witnessed rapid advancements in agricultural technology, revolutionizing farming practices. READ MORE
Climate change is driving shifts in South Africa’s ecosystems, particularly in the semi-arid savannahs and bushveld regions where much of the country’s game thrives. Mean annual temperatures have increased at twice the global average, and rainfall has become more erratic, with prolonged droughts and intense storms becoming more common. These changes affect vegetation, water availability, and food sources, forcing wildlife to adapt or relocate. READ MORE
Skilled occupational representation among black South Africans increased only slightly from 15% in 1994 to 18% by 2014. In contrast, skilled employment among white and Indian/Asian groups significantly expanded during the same period. READ MORE
“If inflation is kept under control, 2026 could mark the turning point, with the start of a recovery phase in 2027 for new, sustained growth for the wine sector.” “But recovery that will not simply be a repetition of the past,” Cardebat continued. “The sociology of consumption has changed, and the next cycle will feature new trends and consumers.” READ MORE
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The Women’s Voice Deliberation Competition – an initiative to recognise the voice of women in agriculture on the impact of policy matters in their communities. After a successful first competition hosted in 2024, Future Agri Perspectives is proud to announce the second Women’s Voice Deliberation Competition with the focus on what women say about the impact of agricultural policy matters in their communities. All women in agriculture aged 18 years and older may participate in this initiative. Each participant can share her views and solutions regarding any topic that impacts her community or field of work in the wider agriculture environment. These women may be farmers, farmers’ wives, women involved in agricultural or farming businesses, or work in an office on a farm.
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Between 2018 and 2024, South Africa's citrus industry saw its levy income surge by an average of 247.85%, enhancing its financial capacity to fund critical initiatives. These statutory levies, set on a four-year cycle with ministerial approval, support research, transformation, export development, and other functions like administration and market access.
Tyson Giles, director of trading for wheat at CHS, Inc., provided a 2025 spring wheat and durum outlook on March 11, 2025, at the North American Millers’ Association Spring Conference, highlighting concerns over tariffs, market dynamics, and weather.
In Suid-Afrika, waar armoede en werkloosheid wydverspreid is, is basiese voedselsoorte teen 'n 0% BTW-koers belas om verbruikers te ondersteun. Tydens die onlangse Begrotingsrede is 'n BTW-verhoging aangekondig, maar om die impak op arm huishoudings te versag, word die 0% BTW-lys uitgebrei met onder meer rooivleisafvalprodukte soos pens, pote en organe.
South Africa’s pome and stonefruit industries are gearing up for the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR), effective in 18 months, shifting from traditional plastic packaging—crucial for long-distance quality—to sustainable alternatives. This transition challenges product quality and waste reduction.
Last week, the national average weaned calf price for animals between 200 and 250 kilograms increased further and is now trading at R34.46 per kilogram, with “off-the-hand” sales also rising to R35.13 per kilogram. Lighter calves between 160 and 200 kilograms, however, declined slightly to R34.09, while heavier calves between 250 and 300 kilograms increased to R33.13 last week.
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Nuts, long known for their health benefits, have always been associated with holiday indulgence and the Spring Festival period in China generally sees explosive growth in sales. But with nuts appearing in more and more health-oriented snacks, they are increasingly carving out a special place in our daily shopping carts.
Nuts, long known for their health benefits, have always been associated with holiday indulgence and the Spring Festival period in China generally sees explosive growth in sales. But with nuts appearing in more and more health-oriented snacks, they are increasingly carving out a special place in our daily shopping carts.
The average banana price dropped by 19% to R11.34 per kilogram or R204 per 18kg box and is now 9% higher than a year ago. We are expecting prices to maintain these slightly higher levels due to volumes still under pressure on the markets
Global rice prices have declined in recent weeks due to slow demand and abundant supply from new harvests, according to multiple reports. The International Grains Council (IGC) noted in its March 20, 2025, Grain Market Report a 3% drop in international rice prices, driven by ample availability and weak buying interest.
Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) of South Africa for 25 years, is set to retire at the end of March 2025 after a transformative tenure. Starting in 2000 as the CGA’s sole employee during a chaotic post-regulation period, he built it into a robust organization with subsidiaries like the Citrus Academy and hundreds of employees.
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