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In January 2024, the FAO Food Price Index (FPI) reached a value of 118.0, similar to index values last observed in February/March 2021.

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Despite all the challenges at the ports and various export markets, the South African agricultural sector has continued to realize excellent export activity. Total agricultural exports reached a new record of US$13,2 billion in 2023, up 3% from the previous year, according to data from Trade Map. This is stronger than our earlier expectations of a modest export activity this year.

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The current heat and scant rains are worrying for S.A. agriculture

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As an export-oriented agricultural sector, South Africa must always pay attention to global developments and risks that could undercut its competitiveness in the world market.

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As the farmers' protests continue in various regions of Europe, the primary question on the minds of South African agriculturalists is what implications, if any, these will have on local production and exports.

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SIX of the world’s top ten fastest growing economies this year will be in Africa.