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SA Agricultural Update: Market Shifts & Economic Outlook

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South African pecan producers are gearing up for a massive season as global demand shifts in our favour. However, it’s not all smooth sailing—rising fuel costs and shipping tensions are putting pressure on our grain farmers.

On the conservation front, experts at the ‘Return on Ecology’ day remind us that restoring our land doesn't have to be complex. The secret? Start by observing the indigenous life already thriving on your soil.

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