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For example, so far in the 2025-26 marketing year, South Africa has imported 77,524 tonnes of yellow maize for feed in the country's coastal regions. These importers mainly take advantage of the affordable prices of Argentinian supplies. 4/

While South Africa has an ample harvest and will remain a net exporter of maize, minor imports of yellow maize from Argentina are expected to continue for South Africa's coastal regions. 3/

The current marketing year only ends in April 2026. We will likely see more robust export activity later in the year and in early 2026, when demand in the region is expected to be strong. 2/

South Africa exported 49,066 tonnes of maize last week, with about 64% going to Zimbabwe and the rest to other countries in the Southern African region.

This placed South Africa's 2025-26 maize exports at 778,363 tonnes, out of the expected seasonal exports of 2.24 million tonnes. 1/

South African Wheat Farmers have Started Delivering the New Crop Farmers have delivered about 45,420 tonnes of wheat to commercial silos

South African wheat farmers have started delivering the new crop

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SA agri exports eye $29 billion Indonesian market South Africa's visit to Indonesia is key, and part of the broader agenda of strengthening friendships and firming up our

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The American Farmers' Challenge They are on a losing end of the current trade wars

American Farmers' Challenge

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South Africa’s message to Vietnam should focus sharply on agricultural trade opportunities The South African leadership is in Vietnam today, 23 October 2025, for a State Visit. In a similar vein to our previous comment on the visit to Indonesia, the current engagements in Vietnam are key to...

South Africa’s message to Vietnam should focus sharply on agricultural trade opportunities.

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YouTube video by agriview wandile Ep 22 - Agricultural solutions for growing food poverty in SA

In this week’s episode of AgriView, we reflect on the urgent issue of poverty in South Africa, against the backdrop of World Food Day (October 16).

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Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for SA farmers -- in The Herald

Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for
SA farmers

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However, slaughtering has resumed in major feedlots across the country. Initially, panic buying, rather than a shortage of product, was the main driver of meat prices. 6/

A key product we are closely monitoring is meat, which has remained somewhat elevated, partly because of the foot and mouth disease. 5/

The same applies to the price inflation of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, which have declined notably in recent months due to ample supplies. 4/

The price inflation of cereal products also remained fairly moderate, which illustrates the benefits of the ample harvest and the easing of grain prices at the farm level. 3/

The primary drivers of the deceleration were mainly fruit and nuts, vegetables, oils and fats, as well as milk and other dairy products. 2/

South Africa's consumer food price inflation slowed for the second consecutive month, easing at 4.4% in September 2025, from 5.2% in the previous months. 1/

South Africa’s visit to Indonesia and its Significance in Agriculture This is part of our export diversification approach efforts

South Africa’s visit to Indonesia and its Significance in Agriculture.

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Fellow South Africans overseas must share more positive stories and developments about our country. The promotion of a positive image of our country is key, while we must tackle the challenges domestically.

Wandile Sihlobo | SA is deepening its exports of agricultural products in China | News24 SA’s new stone fruit deal with China is good news, but we only have 0.4% of China’s huge agricultural market. China already buys 70% of our wool - now we need wider access for more products, writes Wa...

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An update on South Africa's 2025-26 wheat imports progress We are still at the start of the season

An update on South Africa's 2025-26 wheat imports progress.

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Implementation of South Africa’s Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan is key This should be our singular focus, not other peripheral discussions that cause more confusion

Implementation of South Africa’s Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan is key

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For example, so far in the 2025-26 marketing year, South Africa has imported 77,524 tonnes of yellow maize for feed in the country's coastal regions. These importers mainly take advantage of the affordable prices of Argentinian supplies. 4/

While South Africa has an ample harvest and will remain a net exporter of maize, minor imports of yellow maize from Argentina are expected to continue for the coastal regions of South Africa. 3/

This placed South Africa's 2025-26 maize exports at 729,690 tonnes, out of the expected seasonal exports of 2.24 million tonnes. The current marketing year only ends in April 2026. 2/

South Africa exported 45,044 tonnes of maize last week, with about 69% going to Zimbabwe and the rest to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/

Soil Moisture Conditions in South Africa We are starting what promises to be a favourable summer season for agriculture

Soil Moisture Conditions in South Africa.

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YouTube video by Development Discourse with Patrick O. Okigbo III THE NEXT FRONTIER: Unlocking Rural Economies for Africa’s Growth

THE NEXT FRONTIER: Unlocking Rural Economies for Africa’s Growth

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