CEO Jaco Oosthuizen says the Competition Commission crackdown on fresh-produce groups is based on ‘a number of misconceptions about the market’ Source: RSA Group denies collusion in fresh produce sector
Avian flu in Europe and tainted-meat scandal in Brazil help reverse local poultry producers' fortunes Source: Global factors lift SA's poultry producers
Latest figures mean SA will regain its status as a net exporter of maize this season Source: SA set for second-biggest maize crop on record
South African farmers are expected to harvest 84% more maize this season compared with last season as yields were boosted by increased rains, a Reuters survey of five traders and market analysts showed on Friday. Source: South Africa's maize output seen rising 84% in 2017
The Competition Commission on Thursday morning conducted a search and seizure operation at the premises of nine fresh produce market agents suspected of involvement in alleged cartel and price-fixing conduct in contravention of the Competition Act. Source: Competition Commission raids fresh produce market agents
South Africa is the eighth largest producer of wine in the world with export volumes having doubled in the past ten years. According to a study commissioned by the SA Wine Industry Information & Systems (SAWIS), published in January 2015, of the R36.1 billion gross domestic product (GDP) contributed by the wine industry to the [...]
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is doing all it can to avoid job losses in the poultry industry amid concerns of poultry products dumping and unfair trade practices. Source: Government hard at work to avoid poultry sector job losses - Cape Business News
Despite Ficksburg's self-proclaimed position as South Africa’s Cherry Capital, the Free State might soon have to fight for its crown as Ceres in the Western Cape is increasingly getting a bigger piece of the cherry pie. Source: Tru-Cape cherry season delivers high-value returns despite smaller crop - Cape Business News
The agricultural sector has survived the worst of the drought that gripped South Africa in the past three years. And now, after recent rains, the sector is favourably positioned in parts of the country. News Article: Breakfast? Yes please
