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Wheat prices and marketing windows
Concerns regarding the sustainability of South Africa’s wheat industry were raised during a special meeting of the Wheat Forum Steering Committee in October 2025. Following this meeting, the Nat.....
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Post-Event Report: SAAFF Executive Member Breakfast
Agbiz attended the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) Executive Member Breakfast on Thursday, 23 July 2026, at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre in Kempton Park. The even.....
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Global wheat market issues worth monitoring
We must pay closer attention to developments in the global wheat market. As South Africa, we are a net importer of wheat, so developments in the global market matter for our wheat prices and the wheat.....
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Global hunger is slowing, but there are risks ahead
The recent United Nations report about the decline in global hunger is a welcome development. Amongst other things, the report states that:“Estimates show that?7.8 per cent of the global population, o.....
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The global rice harvest may fall mildly, but that doesn’t present challenges for importers such as South Africa
The International Grains Council (IGC) forecasts the 2026-27 global rice production at a record 543 million tonnes, down 1% from the previous season. Still, this is well above the average global rice .....
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WE ARE AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN FEEDLOT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN THE NORTH WEST
In our address at the South African Feedlot Association conference in the North West today, we emphasised, amongst other things, the value of collaboration between organised agriculture and government.....
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A challenging path ahead for South Africa’s agriculture?
The heatwaves and veldfires in various parts of Europe and the Americas are worrying. We are not only watching these to understand their impact on agriculture and households, but also whether they sig.....
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Mozambique also wants to reduce agricultural imports from South Africa
Mozambique’s Minister of Agriculture, Roberto Albino, also wants to pursue import substitution and reduce the country’s reliance on certain food imports from South Africa.Similarly to my comment about.....
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Agbiz and Members Mark Mandela Day by Supporting Give Them Hope Foundation
In celebration of Nelson Mandela Day, Agbiz partnered with Give Them Hope Foundation in Nellmapius, Pretoria, for its Second Annual Agbiz Charity Drive, reaffirming its commitment to community upli.....
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Botswana must not extend bans on agricultural and food imports
The leadership of the Bank of Botswana, including Governor Lesego Moseki, is calling on the country to accelerate its efforts in food import substitution, among other consumer goods, according to an a.....
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