Further food price pain on the cards for consumers as agri sector faces higher input costs

While developments around the conflict in the Middle East remain unpredictable, the South African agricultural value chain is already being confronted with rising input costs, disrupted trade flows and heightened logistical risks. According to Absa AgriBusiness sector executive for agriculture Loffie Brandt, the most immediate impact on South African agriculture stems from rising cost pressures.

Apr 14, 2026 - 18:58
Further food price pain on the cards for consumers as agri sector faces higher input costs
While developments around the conflict in the Middle East remain unpredictable, the South African agricultural value chain is already being confronted with rising input costs, disrupted trade flows and heightened logistical risks. According to Absa AgriBusiness sector executive for agriculture Loffie Brandt, the most immediate impact on South African agriculture stems from rising cost pressures.

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