South Africa
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COUNTRY FOCUS: SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa’s grain economy is anchored by maize, supported by a structurally constrained wheat sector and a rapidly expanding soybean industry.
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Tiger Brands introduces alternative-fuel logistics fleet for Albany bread deliveries
The new fleet will initially operate on selected Albany bread delivery routes, with plans for a phased expansion as the company evaluates performance, fuel efficiency, and environmental impact.
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Eastern Cape launches grain programme as harvest shows mixed results across South Africa
An R80 million government programme aims to help emerging grain farmers grow their businesses as farmers in other parts of South Africa report mixed harvest results.
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South Africa eyes China as record soybean harvest lifts export outlook
Record soybean production and lower food inflation give South Africa fresh export opportunities as the country works to expand agricultural trade with China.
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GMOs and precision farming help keep South African food prices low
Higher crop yields from GMOs and precision farming have helped keep South Africa’s food inflation at its lowest level in almost 16 years.