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The data released by Statistics South Africa showed that agricultural gross value added expanded by 15,8% quarter-on-quarter (seasonally adjusted) in the first quarter of 2025.

Early 2025-26 production prospects signal an ample global grain and oilseed harvest

This forecast is based indications of good harvests in key producing countries such as the European Union, Russia, Canada, Argentina, the United Kingdom and India

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The increase in, for example, white and yellow maize, us now at 7.75 million tonnes and 6.91 million tonnes, 16% higher than the 2023-24 season.

South Africa expects an ample grain harvest this year

The recovery of crops bodes well for consumers as prices should come down

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Crop data reaffirms South African agriculture’s recovery path

This could be good for consumers as prices drop.

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Many African countries have doubled the importation of agricultural food crops from outside the continent, even after the ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area. (Halden Krog/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

South Africa must grow agricultural exports within Brics

As well as finding new markets, the country should focus on nurturing existing ones

  • Eyaaz
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