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South Africa has a robust and experienced regulatory system for genetically engineered (GE) products, which started with the publication of its “GMO” act in 1997.

South African citrus exports, both globally and to the United States (U.S.), are expected to reach record levels in 2020.

Post estimates that the sugar cane crop will decrease by less than 1 percent to 19.1 million MT in the 2020/21 MY, based on frost and fire damage in some growing areas, some growers diversifying...

All the sections of the Report have been updated based on updated website links and contacts, as well as to comply with the updated reporting instructions.

All the sections of the report have been updated based on recent amendments to regulations, updated website links and to comply with the updated reporting instructions.

The production and export of soft citrus, lemons and limes is expected to continue its strong growth in the 2019/20 MY, based on the increase in area planted...

South Africa has moved beyond considering whether section 25 of the Constitution should be amended to allow expropriation without compensation and has published a draft Bill inviting public comments.

The South African Agricultural Fact Sheet has been updated to include calendar year 2019.

South Africa’s summer rainfall (September to April) has been limited and scattered so far this season.

South Africa`s production of apples, pears and table grapes is forecast to grow in the 2019/20 MY, based on available irrigation water following improved 2019 winter rainfall....

Due to relatively attractive local market prices after the drought conditions of the previous season, Post projects South Africa to increase corn planting by at least 10 percent in the 2019/20 MY.

South Africa has a highly diversified agricultural sector which includes the production of all the major grains (except rice), oil seeds, deciduous and subtropical fruits, sugar, citrus, wine....