Seed Co tightens cost controls as input costs bite
The seed producer said the benefits of improved macroeconomic conditions were partly offset by rising input and distribution costs, reflecting continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe and their impact on global logistics, energy, chemicals and fertiliser supply chains and pricing.
Will El Niño drought hit food prices?
The likely impact of the expected El Niño on South Africa’s agriculture and food prices in 2027 is a major point of discussion among analysts and economists in the country.