Tag: global food prices

South Africa has had good sunflower and canola harvests last year, and is currently starting a new canola planting season. Photos: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Oil shortage: SA oilseed farmers set on planting more

by Zolani Sinxo

28th April 2022

Indonesia's ban on palm oil exports is the latest fuel to the global oil shortage fire. But agricultural economists and players in the oilseeds industry believe there's a silver lining ...

Russia and Ukraine typically account for nearly 60% of global sunflower oil exports. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Global grain and oilseed supply still a major concern

by Staff Reporter

21st April 2022

The world is keeping a watchful eye on the price and availability of essential grains and oilseeds. Here's a rundown of the major commodities being moved around the world today.

Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Keep food, fertiliser trade open’

by Staff Reporter

15th March 2022

Over the past two years, Covid-19 has presented many challenges to global food security. What is happening in Russia and Ukraine adds another significant challenge, warns QU Dongyu, director-general of ...

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