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Reasons for optimism about farm harvest prospects In South Africa
Estimates for maize and oilseeds are up, boosting predictions of a recovery year in agriculture
Recent rains boost for summer grains, oil seeds and livestock
While the recent rains caused damage to infrastructure and in communities, it does more good than bad in agriculture
Farmers likely to plant more grain and oilseed in 2024-25 season
Slightly high prices and lower input costs, as well as the prospect of good rain will probably driving this
La Niña may bring favourable weather, boosting optimism about food security in Southern Africa
The weather event is predicted to bring above-normal rainfall in January before easing up, but the northeast may remain dry
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The global grains and oilseed supplies remain plentiful
Global agricultural prices and thus food prices will moderate, but not necessarily for South Africa
Summer crop harvest forecasts down notably from last year
South Africa started the 2023-24 summer crop season with optimism, but the outlook is now lower because of the excessive heat and limited rainfall across major crop-growing regions
Why I am optimistic about South Africa’s agricultural outlook in 2024
We are in for another good agricultural season, especially if January and February present favourable rainfall
A shift to whole grain food would reduce malnutrition and diseases
Refining wheat, maize and rice removes their nutritional value, which contributes to preventable diseases such as strokes, diabetes and obesity
La Niña determines predictions for the oilseed and grains harvest
The weather remains topical across the Southern Hemisphere but has resulted in mixed fortunes