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Paul Makube

Paul Makube

Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB
Location:South Africa

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Paul Makube is Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB.

Your omelette is not yet under threat despite the recent Western Cape bird flu outbreak
Your omelette is not yet under threat despite the recent Western Cape bird flu outbreak

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No respite for farmers as debt servicing costs escalate following another 50-basis points hike

Paul MakubeBy 26 May 2023

Farmers get relief as diesel prices dip before summer crop harvest
Farmers get relief as diesel prices dip before summer crop harvest

Paul MakubeBy 4 May 2023

A faster acceleration in food price inflation to another record high in March
A faster acceleration in food price inflation to another record high in March

Paul MakubeBy 20 Apr 2023

No respite for consumers as food inflation accelerates further in February 2023
No respite for consumers as food inflation accelerates further in February 2023

Paul MakubeBy 23 Mar 2023

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A negative fourth quarter GDP 2022 outcomes as expected, but not a serious concern

Paul MakubeBy 8 Mar 2023

A sign of resilience as agriculture posts another year of strong exports in 2022
A sign of resilience as agriculture posts another year of strong exports in 2022

Paul MakubeBy 28 Feb 2023

Another tough year as the chicken industry battles elevated production costs
Another tough year as the chicken industry battles elevated production costs

Paul MakubeBy 8 Feb 2023

A further rate hike dampens agri outlook in the already volatile operating conditions
A further rate hike dampens agri outlook in the already volatile operating conditions

Paul MakubeBy 27 Jan 2023

Consumers face another expensive braai season in 2022
Consumers face another expensive braai season in 2022

Paul MakubeBy 15 Dec 2022

Further agriculture profit margin compression as debt cost rises by 75bps
Further agriculture profit margin compression as debt cost rises by 75bps

Paul MakubeBy 25 Nov 2022

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Another bullish crop outlook despite marginal hike in planting area amid favourable prices, weather

Paul MakubeBy 1 Nov 2022

Fuel price reprieve positive development as 2022/23 agriculture season begins
Fuel price reprieve positive development as 2022/23 agriculture season begins

Paul MakubeBy 7 Sep 2022

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Impressive agriculture export earnings in Q2 despite trade challenges

Paul MakubeBy 6 Sep 2022

A big concern for the livestock value chain as FMD outbreaks persist
A big concern for the livestock value chain as FMD outbreaks persist

Paul MakubeBy 17 Aug 2022

Despite some headwinds, the positive agri export environment is likely to continue
Despite some headwinds, the positive agri export environment is likely to continue

Paul MakubeBy 28 Jul 2022

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A whopping 75-basis points rate hike ahead of the new summer crop season

Paul MakubeBy 22 Jul 2022

A double whammy for agriculture as fuel prices escalate and interest rate outlook worsens
A double whammy for agriculture as fuel prices escalate and interest rate outlook worsens

Paul MakubeBy 5 Jul 2022

Cost pressures unrelenting for agriculture as fuel price outlook shows steep accent from June
Cost pressures unrelenting for agriculture as fuel price outlook shows steep accent from June

Paul MakubeBy 11 May 2022

Temporary relief at the pump bodes well for agriculture
Temporary relief at the pump bodes well for agriculture

Paul MakubeBy 1 Apr 2022

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