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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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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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WTO SPS Committee: Record Trade Concerns Raised, Transparency and Mentoring Initiatives Advance
At its 24–26 June meeting, the WTO's Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Committee) tackled a record 79 specific trade concerns (STCs), the highest number ever raised at a single ses.....
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Global Livestock Forum: Key Insights for South African Agribusiness
The agri benchmark global forum held on 22nd June 2026 in Pretoria, brought together livestock industry professionals, researchers and institutions from Germany, Australia, Brazil, Spain, the Middle E.....
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Am I bankable? The question behind blended finance success in the agricultural sector
Agriculture is often described as the backbone of economic development, food security, and rural livelihoods. In 2025, South Africa's overall GDP grew by 1.1%, with the fourth quarter contributing 0.4.....
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Another year of uneven growth in South Africa’s agriculture
We will say a bit more about South Africa’s agricultural performance in our letter tomorrow morning. Still, we do want to comment on the sector's overall performance for the year and where we see it g.....
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AGBIZ CONGRESS 2026 WRAPS UP SUCCESSFULLY IN GQEBERHA
Agbiz would like to extend its sincere thanks to all delegates, members, sponsors, speakers, students, media partners and stakeholders who contributed to the success of the Agbiz Congress 2026 in Gqeb.....
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AGBIZ CONGRESS 2026 OPENS STRONGLY IN GQEBERHA WITH FOCUS ON COLLABORATION, GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP
GQEBERHA, 5 June 2026 – The Agbiz Congress 2026 got off to a successful start in Gqeberha, bringing together leaders from across South Africa's agricultural value chains under the theme, Embracing Col.....
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FUTURE AGRICULTURAL LEADERS SHINE AT AGBIZ CONGRESS 2026 STUDENT CASE COMPETITION
GQEBERHA, 5 June 2026 – Some of South Africa's brightest future agricultural leaders took centre stage at the Agbiz Congress 2026 Student Case Competition, proudly sponsored by Netafim.Facilitated by .....
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AGBIZ CONGRESS 2026 OPENS IN GQEBERHA WITH NEW LEADERSHIP AND A FOCUS ON EMBRACING COLLABORATION
GQEBERHA, 4 June 2026 – The Agbiz Congress 2026 officially commenced in Gqeberha today, bringing together leaders from across South Africa's agricultural value chains under the theme, Embracing Collab.....
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