How the changing political landscape may influence South Africa's agriculture and land policy

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With the voter counts now completed and the African National Congress (ANC) support having fallen sharply to just 40% support, some form of a coalition government will likely govern South Africa. The nature of such a coalition arrangement will likely emerge in the coming days and weeks.


South Africa's agricultural trade surplus up 20% y/y in Q1, 2024

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The collaboration between Transnet, organized business and agriculture sector stakeholders to improve efficiency at South African ports must continue. Efficient logistics are the lifeblood of South African agriculture and other exporting sectors of the economy. Admittedly, the deciduous fruit industry faced numerous challenges at the port of Cape Town at the start of this year related to delays that proved costly to farming businesses.


An end to an El Niño and the possible return of a La Niña in the 2024/25 summer season is positive for SA agriculture

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After a scorching summer season that led to significant crop failure, the El Niño cycle seems to have ended. The major weather forecasters, such as the International Research Institute for Climate and Society and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, recently confirmed this view.