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Oct 29, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Paul Makube |Gilberto Biacuana |Karabo Mabuza |Wandile Sihlobo
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A further breather for consumers as South Africa’s headline inflation shaved off two percentage points from the August print and decelerated further to 3.8% year-on-year in September 2024, which is a 42-month low.
Monthly, headline inflation remained flat at 0.1% month-on-month.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
bizcommunity.com | Gilberto Biacuana |Karabo Mabuza |Wandile Sihlobo |John Hudson
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The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak affecting the North West, Free State, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga Provinces during 2021-2022 has been resolved. Thorough testing on quarantined farms in these provinces has shown that the FMD virus is no longer present.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
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To address rising food insecurity, the South African Poultry Association (Sapa) is advocating for the removal of the 15% value-added tax (VAT) on certain chicken products, aiming to make this staple protein more accessible to low-income households.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
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In agriculture, timing is important, particularly for planting and securing necessary financing. For grain producers in South Africa, aligning financial planning with crop cycles is essential for economic sustainability and enhanced productivity. Farmers need to submit loan applications early and ensure all necessary documentation is complete.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
iol.co.za | Karabo Mabuza
As South Africa gears up for the start of the 2024 citrus season, the orange industry faces ongoing challenges. Picture: Zanele Zulu/Independent NewspapersPublished 10m ago | Published 10m agoBy Karabo MabuzaAs South Africa gears up for the start of the 2024 citrus season, the orange industry faces ongoing challenges from European Union (EU) regulations on the false codling moth (FCM).
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
iol.co.za | Karabo Mabuza
Karabo Mabuza is an agricultural economist. Photo: SuppliedPublished 5m ago | Published 5m agoBy Karabo MabuzaON DECEMBER 5, Statistics SA released the latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures, which showed a 9.6% decrease in the agriculture sector. This decline was attributed to reduced production in field crops, animal products and horticulture products, as well as various challenges faced by the industry in the third quarter, such as the outbreak of avian flu and floods in the Western Cape.
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Jul 23, 2023 | 
businesslive.co.za | Karabo Mabuza
The SA Reserve Bank’s decision not to increase interest rates has been welcomed by farmers, especially after facing a challenging period of rate hikes. The central bank has chosen to keep the repo rate steady at 8.25%, which also means that the prime lending rate remains unchanged at 11.75%. In explaining its decision, the Bank mentioned that the current repurchase rate is considered restrictive and aligns with the objective of managing inflation expectations and outlook.
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Jul 21, 2023 | 
vnexplorer.net | Karabo Mabuza
Truck arson on SA roads and its impact on agricultural industryBy Karabo MabuzaThe recent surge in truck arson incidents brings about a concern to the smooth functioning of the agricultural supply chain, particularly during a critical time when some horticultural crops are in season and summer grains are being harvested.
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Jul 20, 2023 | 
iol.co.za | Karabo Mabuza
By Karabo MabuzaThe recent surge in truck arson incidents brings about a concern to the smooth functioning of the agricultural supply chain, particularly during a critical time when some horticultural crops are in season and summer grains are being harvested. These criminal acts not only endanger lives and property but also potentially disrupt the transport of agricultural products, resulting in severe consequences for farmers, agribusinesses, and the overall agricultural sector.
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Mar 24, 2023 | 
bizcommunity.com | Karabo Mabuza
Land Bank, the agricultural industry and key stakeholders are particularly concerned about the extent to which the country has been experiencing power cuts recently. Productivity is negatively affected across the value chain. There is, however, an opportunity for farmers who may not have alternative energy sources such as solar energy to consider the financing of these alternative energy solutions to mitigate the risks and keep businesses running.
