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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.

South Africa’s agricultural performance so far this year is not all doom and gloom

The outbreak of animal disease is a concern but there’s good news from the field crops, horticulture and poultry sectors

  • Eyaaz
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The ban comes on the back of improved domestic production in Zimbabwe. Photo: File

Reasons for optimism about farm harvest prospects In South Africa

Estimates for maize and oilseeds are up, boosting predictions of a recovery year in agriculture

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The South African Weather Service says some parts of the country exceeded long-term monthly averages by as much as 500% to 1000%

Recent rains boost for summer grains, oil seeds and livestock

While the recent rains caused damage to infrastructure and in communities, it does more good than bad in agriculture

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