The current war in Ukraine initiated by Russia has impacted the region’s output and export of sunflower seed and oil, throwing global economies into turmoil. As the brewing conflict between…
McCain Foods South Africa has issued a voluntary product recall nationwide on certain bags of frozen sliced green beans and Spar-brand French stir fry. The recall follows reports that small…
The electricity tariff hike decision made by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to grant Eskom a 9.61% increase in the electricity tariff will place even more strain…
Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo says the Russia-Ukraine conflict is likely to create an upward swing of some food items’ prices in South Africa. Russia…
South Africa’s beer industry is calling for an excise tax increase in line with inflation or lower, to help it recover from the Covid-19 crisis and related restrictions and allow…
Alcohol industry associations Beer Association of South Africa (Basa) and the South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) have echoed SAB’s call for a measured approach towards excise tax increases ahead of…
Some described it as a global game-changer. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), one of the world’s largest international free trade areas, started trading under preferential arrangements on 1…
The Minister of Agriculture, Land reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza has launched the much-awaited country’s farmer register. The department has undertaken this task to understand its client base both…
North West Agriculture and Rural Development (NWDARD) MEC Desbo Mohono has encouraged local farmers and manufacturers to apply for hemp permits, in order to participate in the hemp industry. Mohono…
For most agricultural subsectors, South Africa is emerging from one of the best years. The 2020/21 season saw bumper harvests for grains, oilseeds and some fruits. These boosted export earnings and…