Why South African wines flop overseas

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South Africa’s wine industry is facing a huge dilemma: despite its wines being better than ever, a global glut and local tastes for alternatives are resulting in declining volumes. The situation is worsened by clogged-up ports, load-shedding, the threat of increased excise tax and the high cost of living.


Fertilizer prices steady this week; Nitrogen and Potash may move down, Phosphates looking stronger.

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Fertilizer prices steady this week; Nitrogen and Potash may move down, Phosphates looking stronger.


South African Pear Exports to China Soar Despite Seasonal Decline

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The South Africa: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual report recently published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service predicts a recovery in South Africa’s apple and pear production for the 2023/24 season, following the havoc caused by hailstorms last season. Although apple and pear exports witnessed an overall decline during the 2022/23 season, exports to China resisted this trend with a remarkable 1,500% increase.