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What farmers and agribusinesses can harvest from Sona

The aspect of opening new export markets is vital in the current environment of heightened trade friction

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
Tractor sales increased for the second consecutive month, up 21% year-on-year in February 2025 (File photo)

Weak agricultural machinery sales do not reflect crop season prospects

The agricultural sector has had a few seasons of higher machinery sales, supported by improved incomes for farmers due to ample harvests and higher commodity prices

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read