The pre-tariff surge has created temporary bottlenecks, particularly for goods from China to the US.
There is potential to increase Westfalia’s exports of frozen avocados from southern Africa.
Dtic commits to working with Amsa to find a workable and lasting solution.
Export sales dropped sharply in December and fell back to levels last seen in the first half of 2024.
The regional body is intervening in the Mozambique post-election crisis that led to widespread civil unrest in recent weeks.
Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele’s track record in international engagement positions him well to advocate for the interests of local farmers.
Lourenço described his visit to SA as a "relevant moment" in bilateral relations, noting the need for frequent discussions on key issues.
National retailers are frontloading cargo to avoid disruption and higher costs in the coming months.
Agro-processing opportunities are also being explored to produce value-added products such as oil, nut butter and packaged nuts.
Agriculture’s GDP dropped by 28.8% in the third quarter, but agri exports went the opposite way.
Some local export industries face massive losses on the back of proposed European pesticide restrictions.
