"In a deteriorating economic, social and political environment, as reflected by recent downgradings by investment rating agencies, South Africa has reached a dangerous and critical crossroad. Exacerbating this imperfect situation is a major and prolonged country-wide and regional drought, impacting negatively on both the agricultural and agribusiness environment. This is putting South Africa's open, competitive agro-food system and its food security at considerable risk," says CEO of Agbiz, Dr John Purchase.
Read the full Agbiz Outlook 2016.