The need to improve logistics efficiency and curb the deterioration of infrastructure remains a topical issue in SA’s agriculture.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his maiden budget speech yesterday with few surprises.

“Food and the environment should not be seen as competitors.

By South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana

The need to improve logistics efficiency and curb the deterioration of infrastructure remains a topical issue in South Africa's agriculture.

The data released by Statistics South Africa this morning shows that consumer food price inflation accelerated to 6,2% y/y in January 2022, from 5,9% y/y in the previous month. Fish, oils and fats, and vegetables are the primary products underpinning this uptick in the overall consumer food price inflation.