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Italië sal in 2024 weer sy plek inneem as die wêreld se grootste wynprodusent, aangesien Frankryk se wingerde deur ongunstige weerstoestande getref is. Dit is volgens syfers van elke land se landbou-owerheid. Ná ‘n rampspoedige oes in 2023, sal Italië se produksie met 8% herstel tot tussen 41 miljoen en 42 miljoen hektoliter. Die Franse ministerie van landbou het vroeër vandeesmaand beraam dat Franse produksie met 18% sal daal tot 39,3 miljoen hektoliter.
Mozambique port’s grain terminal capacity. - The $5 million project will increase the terminal’s static capacity from 25,000 tonnes to 45,000 tonnes, which would increase annual capacity from 170,000 tonnes to 350,000 tonnes, the port said in its Sept. 13 announcement. The current terminal consists of five silos, each with a capacity of 5,000 tonnes. With the new agreement, MGT plans to build four additional silos and improve rail infrastructure to optimize the logistics and efficiency of the terminal. Construction of the new silos is expected to take 18 months.
Boere in die Vrystaat het groot skade aangemeld ná die afgelope week se snerpende koue en reën. So sê Francois Wilken, president van Vrystaat Landbou (VL). “Die boere het ongelooflik baie skade gely,” sê hy. ’n Boer van Smithfield het die afgelope week 1300 tot 1500 skape in die koue en nat toestande verloor. Die koue en winderige toestande sal teen vandag in die Noord-Kaap en Vrystaat bedaar en die temperature sal ook begin styg.
There are a few bullish stories that remain in the background. The key southern winter wheat areas in Russia remain dry and are a point of concern. The winter wheat areas of Russia have benefitted from a moderating climate over the past decade or so. Less hostile winter conditions have meant more of the crop has escaped winter kill resulting in bigger crops and expanding harvest areas. Whether these climate observations continue to favour cereal production in Russia is up for debate. The risk for the 24/25 winter sown crop remains that a crop with poor establishment and vigour will be at greater susceptibility to a sudden cold snap or lack of a protective snow cover during the winter months.
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According to statistics compiled by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), South Africa’s tourism sector employed 1.46 million people in 2023 and that is expected to grow to nearly 1.7 million jobs in 2024. The WTTC forecasts that employment in the tourism sector for South Africa is projected to grow to 2.23 million jobs by 2030. READ MORE
Ammonium sulphate sales out of China have been strong and stocks have declined substantially – suggesting that prices will start to rise as the market tightens. So far granular prices have been unchanged but the price crystalline amsul rose a few dollar this week. Higher urea prices can only support stronger amsul numbers and with amsul prices in China at $140-165/t, there is lots of scope for higher prices in the coming months. READ MORE
According to the new research report on the "AI in Agriculture Market by Technology - Global Forecast to 2025", the market is expected to grow by 22.5% to reach $2.6bn by 2025 from $518.7m in 2017. Agriculture, currently one of the world’s least digitised major industries, is expected to go through a transformation as data acquisition, agricultural robotics and analytic companies grow. READ MORE
Net dairy product import volumes in 2024 are likely to fall by 12% from a year earlier and "the extended dairy downcycle may continue to impact import volume in 2025," Rabobank Research said in a note last month. READ MORE
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Newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is pushing a renewed focus on structural reforms, biosecurity and improved trade relations with other countries as the Democratic Alliance leader takes charge of the department as part of the Government of National Unity (GNU).
A Trump presidency could threaten the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), while a Harris presidency may lead to a bigger emphasis on human rights and governance standards, as well as green energy.
When Europe’s heaviest land mammals were introduced into a woodland on the edge of Canterbury, it was hoped they would flourish and make space for other wildlife. But the European bison have been so successful in West Blean and Thornden Woods that more space must be made for them – in the form of Britain’s first ever bison bridges.
Ná pres. Cyril Ramaphosa se suksesvolle staatsbesoek aan China wat die belofte inhou om landbouhandelsbande te verstewig, moet die volgende mikpunt nou die Midde-Ooste wees, glo Wandile Sihlobo, hoofekonoom van Agbiz.
GLOBAL speciality paper, pulp and packaging group Sappi has announced that Graeme Wild (52) has been appointed as CEO of Sappi Southern Africa from December 1, succeeding Alex Thiel, who has been CEO of Sappi Southern Africa for 14 years.
Farmers in Southern Africa face numerous challenges, including water scarcity, climate change, fluctuating commodity prices, and pest management. To tackle these issues, the Southern African Agricultural Initiative (SAAI) has introduced AI Farmer, an innovative AI platform designed specifically for family farmers.
Following an extended period of elevated interest rates, a pedestrian economic growth, and constrained consumer budgets, the situation has since turned positive given recent economic indicator updates.
The South Africa’s pome fruits industry is largely export driven. Out of the pears produced in South Africa, 48% is exported, 35% processed, 15% sold locally and 2% is dried (DALRRD, 2023; HORTGRO, 2023). In addition, out of the total apples produced, 42% is exported, 32% processed, 27% is sold locally and less than 1% is dried.
World Animal Protection expresses profound concern regarding the Zimbabwe’s government decision to cull 200 elephants, purportedly to alleviate food shortages and control elephant populations. This just comes a few weeks after Namibia announced culling of Wildlife to feed her people. This trend is not helpful.
South African motorists all but guaranteed more relief at the pumps in October, with the latest data on petrol and diesel prices showing a persistent over-recovery – and market conditions solidifying the lead. According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund for the end of the third week in September, petrol and diesel prices are lined up for a hefty cut. Petrol prices show a strong over-recovery of between R1.10 and R1.17 per litre, and diesel prices show an over-recovery of around R1.11 per litre.
USA national debt: 1930: $16 billion 1940: $43 billion 1950: $257 billion 1960: $286 billion 1970: $371 billion 1980: $908 billion 1990: $3.2 trillion 2000: $5.6 trillion 2010: $13.5 trillion 2020: $27.7 trillion 2024: $35.4 trillion
- Western Cape Agriculture Boost: The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has signed an agreement with CASE IH to boost research and precision farming
- Relief for Farmers: Debt-laden consumers and farmers in South Africa will get relief starting from September 20
- Agriculture Science: The Agricultural Research Council will represent Africa's scientific community at a global conference
- Young Farmer Award: This year's Agri Western Cape Santam Agriculture Young Farmer of the year has been announced
- Agricultural Land: Organised agriculture in Southern Africa benefits greatly from collaboration between diverse agricultural unions, with a focus on agricultural land.
Daar is ‘n beduidende afname in watervlakke by die Vaaldam, wat tans op 43-persent is vergeleke met 83,1-persent verlede jaar. Die waterdepartement sê hierdie daling hou ‘n potensiële waterkrisis in, met die Geïntegreerde Vaalrivierstelsel wat ook tot 76,6-persent gedaal het. Die departement doen ‘n beroep op inwoners om water te bespaar aangesien finansiële druk op waterrade breër voorrade in die streek bedreig.
South Africa’s tractor sales were down by 18% year-on-year in August 2024, with 574 units sold. The combine harvester sales are down by 79% year-on-year, with five units sold. These weak sales are unsurprising and in line with what we have been observing since the start of the year.
South Africa has a unique opportunity to expand its poultry exports to the Middle East, a region with high demand and limited domestic production. By overcoming regulatory challenges and adopting a more aggressive export strategy, the industry can unlock new markets, diversify its revenue streams, create more jobs, and ensure long-term growth and stability.
According to the CPI, most product groups experienced higher annual inflation rates, particularly in bread and cereals, meat, fish, and dairy. Bread and cereals inflation has increased for three consecutive months, with significant price hikes for rice (up 17,3%), pizza and pies (up 10,9%), and hot breakfast cereals (up 7,9%). The monthly increase in this category was 0,4%, with notable rises in grain-based products, including bread flour (up 2,1%), brown bread (up 1,3%), and white bread (up 1,2%).
While the meat index rose on an annual basis, prices dipped by 0,4% between July and August. Several chicken and beef products saw price reductions, with fresh whole chicken down 2,2%, sausage down 1,7%, chicken giblets down 1,3%, and beef mince down 1,3%. However, prices for bacon, beef extract, corned beef, fresh chicken portions, ham, and biltong increased.
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