The ban raised global food insecurity fears in 2023, but improved harvests and potential policy changes have eased concerns, benefiting import-dependent countries like South Africa
South Africa imports all its rice and half its wheat so the exchange rate is a factor to watch
South Africa, and the world, seem to be emerging out of an inflation-induced economic malaise. But as the world heats up, so will prices
But higher international commodity prices will keep input costs elevated for the livestock and poultry sector