PODCAST: How the Middle East conflict may affect South African agriculture

The primary concern is our ability to export our products

South Africa exports mainly citrus, grapes, apples, pears, nuts and wine to the US and has warned that tens of thousands of jobs in the agricultural sector could be lost due to the impact of tariffs. Stock photo.
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We are watching the worrying developments in the Middle East. The region is key to South Africa’s agriculture, both for exports and for its influence on oil and gas prices.

Listen to the podcast for our early impressions:

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