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The country's total January food inflation ticked up month-on-month (0.5%) and annually (2.0%) compared to January 2024. While meat prices continue to decline due to improved supply and recovery from disease outbreaks, higher fuel and electricity costs remain key drivers of broader price increases. As mixed summer weather patterns start impacting crops, we’ll gain a clearer picture of food inflation going forward, factoring in currency movements and global oil prices, says Kulani Siweya, Agri SA’s Chief Economist. #CPI #foodinflation #January #2025

Agriculture is a crucial driver of sustainable growth and investment. AgriSA’s President Jaco Minnaar and CEO Johann Francois Kotzé attended the official launch of the B20 South Africa summit over the past two days in Cape Town. AgriSA values the B20 platform as an essential space to advocate for policies that support sustainable agricultural growth, global trade, and food security in South Africa. #AgriCulture #SouthAfrica #FoodSecurity #GlobalTrade #EconomicGrowth #B20SouthAfrica

#G20SouthAfrica🇿🇦 | A Historic Moment for Agriculture. For the first time ever, South Africa🇿🇦 is leading the G20 presidency, a game-changer for global agriculture, food security, and climate resilience. Under the theme "Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability," South Africa is uniting nations to drive agricultural innovation and shape the future of food systems. #G20AgriLegacy

𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐒𝐀 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝟐𝟎 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 AgriSA is committed to engaging in dialogue on the critical issues facing the agriculture sector and the broader South African economy. In the current global geopolitical climate, AgriSA views its participation in the B20 as an essential opportunity to advocate for policies that support sustainable agricultural growth, global trade, and food security in South Africa. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dKM8hyVX #agriculture #sustainable #investment #growth

Agriculture is not just an economic driver. It is a vital force shaping food security and prosperity worldwide. Prioritizing agriculture in G20 global trade discussions could ensure sustainable growth, equitable food access, and enhanced economic stability for nations across the globe. #G20SouthAfrica #AgriCulture #Trade

"While overall employment in South Africa grew in Q4 2024, compared to the same time in the prior year, the agricultural sector saw a quarterly decline of 1.2%, a shift likely tied to the delayed onset of La Niña. On a yearly basis, employment in the sector inched up by just 0.4%, signaling no significant job creation over the year.   The timing of the La Niña climatic event likely delayed planting activity, which typically drives labour demand. "As improved rains arrived later in the season, employment dynamics may have shifted to a later stage, rather than reflecting long-term sector stagnation," said Amy Barclay, Agri SA's head of labour.     Is this a temporary lag, or a sign of deeper structural shifts in agriculture employment?   #employment #agriculture #jobs

“South African agriculture reversed expectations: while the economy stagnated, the sector grew resilient. Exports surged, horticulture boomed, and farmers adapted to global markets. Yet, the dualism between commercial and emerging farmers remains unresolved.”  📈 Unpack the journey in BFAP’s 30-year review. Download now: https://lnkd.in/dYQmfwUs #AgriTrends #EconomicResilience #BFAPInsights 

𝟑𝟎 𝐣𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐛𝐨𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐝-𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐚 Terwyl daar onstuimige winde oor Suid-Afrika en sy bilaterale verhouding met Amerika waai, en onsekerheid oor die nuwe onteieningswet heers, het die Buro vir Voedsel- en Landboubeleid (BFAP) 'n omvattende verslag bekendegstel oor die stand van landbou sedert die aanbreek van demokrasie in 1994. Die verslag ontleed verskeie faktore wat met landbou verband hou oor die afgelope 30 jaar. Ons praat hieroor met die bestuurshoof van AgriSA, Johann Kotzé. Luister hier: https://lnkd.in/df7jBFRw #Landbou #trots #wereldklas #data #BFAP #RSG

AgriSA proudly celebrates the agricultural industry growth over the past 30 years as highlighted in the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy’s (BFAP) publication Agriculture in South Africa in the Democratic Era: 1994-2024, released on 12 February 2025. “Agri SA is committed to fostering sustainable growth. This comprehensive report not only highlights significant achievements but also calls for a renewed focus on policy implementation,” says Johann Kotzé,” Agri SA Chief Executive Officer. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dxQ6cS5R Download the report: https://lnkd.in/dYQmfwUs #Agriculture #SouthAfrica #DataDriven #BFAP

January’s tractor sales kicked off on a positive note, but the industry remains braced for another challenging year. With summer crops still in critical growth stages and patchy conditions in some areas, farmers are holding off on major capital purchases until harvest clarity emerges. That said, the South African Agricultural Machinery Association (SAAMA) notes that cautious optimism lingers in the market. A return to ‘normal’ sales levels is evident, with 2025 tractor sales projected at 6,200 units, slightly down from 6,465 in 2024. Combine harvester sales are expected to range between 180 and 190 units, according to SAAMA. #farmers #harvest #SAAMA