International News
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Why South Africa Can’t Abandon Middle East Agricultural Markets Despite Ongoing Conflict
South Africa’s agricultural sector faces rising uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East threatens trade flows, yet the region remains too important to ignore. ... -
Horn of Africa Livestock Trade Hit by Middle East Crisis
Livestock trade across the Horn of Africa is facing renewed pressure as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt exports to key Gulf markets. ... -
Zambia Lifts Maize Export Ban to Boost Farmer Incomes
The Ministry of Agriculture Zambia has announced the lifting of the country’s maize and mealie meal export ban, in a move aimed at improving ... -
South African Citrus Farmers Warn of Fuel Risks Ahead of Export Season
South Africa’s citrus industry is facing growing uncertainty as farmers warn that fuel supply risks could disrupt the upcoming export season. Reports of isolated ... -
Why Sentiment in South Africa Agriculture Is Weakening in 2026
Confidence in South Africa’s agricultural sector has taken a notable dip in early 2026, reflecting convergence of domestic disruptions and global market pressures. According ... -
South Africa’s First Table Grapes Shipment Arrives in the Philippines
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the successful arrival of the first official shipment of South African table grapes to the Philippines, marking a ... -
Middle East Conflict Risks Disrupting South Africa’s Agricultural Exports
South Africa’s agricultural export sector, a critical pillar of the country’s economy, faces growing uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to ... -
Morocco Reshapes Africa’s Avocado Trade, Overtaking Kenya as Top Exporter
Morocco is rapidly transforming Africa’s avocado export landscape, overtaking Kenya to become the continent’s leading exporter in 2025. The shift highlights how logistics, infrastructure, ... -
South Africa’s Record Agricultural Exports Hide Growing Risks, Warns AgriSA
South Africa’s agricultural sector delivered a record-breaking export performance in 2025, generating an estimated R341 million in daily foreign exchange—outpacing the combined earnings of ... -
Middle East Crisis Threatens Indian Rice Flows to Africa
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt more than just energy markets—it is now posing a growing risk to global ...
