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Various factors, both positive and negative, continue to shape South Africa's agricultural sector. Starting on a positive note, early signs suggest a high likelihood that the upcoming 2025-26 summer season may also present favourable rainfall conditions across South Africa.
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Maize demand in the Southern African region is expected to remain strong in the 2025-26 marketing year, which commenced in May (this marketing year corresponds with the 2024-25 production season). One of the countries that imported most maize in Southern Africa in the 2024-25 marketing year was Zimbabwe.
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South Africa's agricultural export focus means the country must always keep an open eye for any potential new market expansion. One country that has consistently been on our radar is China.
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The persistent concerns about animal diseases in South Africa's agriculture today appear to be unabated.
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In a year where trade has dominated the headlines since the U.S. started imposing higher tariffs against its trading partners, agricultural export activity is worth paying close attention to.
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We continue to receive more encouraging data about the recovery of some subsectors of South Africa's agriculture in 2025. One of the latest industries that posted encouraging data is the table grapes. The industry harvested a decent output in the 2024-25 season.
