The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index declined, albeit marginally, by one Index point to 56 points in the second quarter of this year. Despite the slight decline in confidence, the sector remains in expansionary territory - Wandile Sihlobo, Agbiz economist
12.06.2017 / Media Releases
MoreThe traditional agricultural business model is changing for various reasons, and this requires new thinking and strategies from leaders in agribusiness. Agribusinesses are challenged with meeting the growing demand for food, fibre and beverages, while... - Dr John Purchase, CEO
09.06.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreThe past couple of months have seen the floodgates truly open with new Bills and regulations aimed at land reform, and the latest raft of legislation largely adds to existing confusion - Theo Boshoff, Manager legal intelligence
08.06.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreThe South African agricultural machinery market remains vibrant, driven by a robust recovery in agricultural production and a stable domestic currency, for now - Wandile Sihlobo, Agbiz Economist
07.06.2017 / News
MoreAgbiz has to fill the vacant position of Manager: International Trade and Investment Intelligence, as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is end of June 2017.
07.06.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreThe agricultural GDP has landed in positive territory for the first time since 2014, driven by a robust recovery in agricultural production - Wandile Sihlobo, Agbiz economist
06.06.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreIt looks like Africa is well supplied and if Africa needs maize, with the likes of Kenya and Burundi - Wandile Sihlobo, Agbiz economist
05.06.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreSouth Africa’s agricultural sector saw 44 000 job cuts in the first quarter of this year from the last quarter of 2016 - putting the sector’s total labour force at 875 000 jobs - Wandile Sihlobo, Agbiz economIst
02.06.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreAgbiz CEO Dr John Purchase speaks about the positive aspects of this year’s Nampo Harvest Day expo.
01.06.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreAfter the CEC revised its maize production forecast to 14.54 million tonnes in April, it has further lifted its forecast to 15.63 million tonnes – making this season’s crop the largest on record - Wandile Sihlobo, Agbiz economist
31.05.2017 / News
MoreThe notable uptick in agricultural production has kept market prices under pressure over the past few months and food processors continue to benefit from this improvement - Wandile Sihlobo, Agbiz economist
25.05.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreLast month’s deceleration in food inflation, to 6.7% y/y, means that South Africa’s food prices are at the lowest levels in 18 months. This is a reflection of the benefits of higher agricultural output this year following good weather conditions across the country - Wandile Sihlobo, Agbiz economist
24.05.2017 / News
MoreDiesel (0.05% Wholesale Inland) and petrol (95 ULP Inland) prices could decline by 21 cents per litre (c/l), respectively, on 7 June 2017 - Wandile Sihlobo, Agbiz economist.
17.05.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreSouth Africa’s Crop Estimate Committee (CEC) reaffirmed its expectation of the second biggest maize crop on record in 2017. The CEC revised up its forecast by 1% from the previous one to 14.54 million tonnes - Wandile Sihlobo, Agbiz
25.04.2017 / News
MoreAs the dust settles on the past month’s dramatic political developments and the much publicised investment downgrades by the rating agencies Standard and Poor’s (S&P) and Fitch to so-called junk status, reality sets in and we have to determine what the probable impact will be, and more importantly, how we deal with this less than satisfactory situation - Dr John Purchase, Agbiz
24.04.2017 / News
MoreSouth Africa’s annual food and beverages inflation fell to 8.7% year-on-year (y/y) in March 2017 from 9.9% in February 2017 - the lowest level in 14 months - Fin24
21.04.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreOn 24 March the Department of Water and Sanitation promulgated regulations laying out the procedure that will need to be followed by an applicant seeking a water use license in terms of the National Water Act - Theo Boshoff, Agbiz
21.04.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreSouth Africa’s annual food and beverages inflation fell to 8.7% year-on-year in March 2017, which is the lowest level in 14 months - Wandile Sihlobo
19.04.2017 / Agbiz in the news
MoreThe weaker ZAR/USD exchange and higher Brent crude oil prices means agribusinesses and farmers could be paying 3% more for a litre of diesel next month.
- Wandile Sihlobo
18.04.2017 / News
MoreSA’s combined harvester sales continue to show strong growth ahead of a bumper crop this season, Agbiz said this week. However, optimism in the agricultural machinery market may be short-lived as the weaker rand could increase the cost of equipment.
- www.businesslive.co.za
10.04.2017 / Agbiz in the news
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