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South Africa’s winter crop size is decent, but quality remains a concern

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Not enough: The tariff on imported wheat acts as a buffer to protect local farmers when international wheat prices are lower and makes the domestic market competitive.

The expected wheat crop is above the 10-year average harvest but estimates for barley and oats are lower than the Crop Estimates Committee forecasts

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The expected wheat crop is above the 10-year average harvest but estimates for barley and oats are lower than the Crop Estimates Committee forecasts

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