Why are we seeing a rising number of agricultural bans against SA produce?

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GUEST – Wandile Sihlobo - Chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA
With the ban on fresh produce imports from South Africa, implemented by Botswana in 2022, being extended until 2025, the EU says it is up to SA to show why the bloc, which is the country’s largest trading partner, should lift a decade-long ban on imports of SA’s red meat.

12 Aug 2024 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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