The agribusiness confidence index fell to its lowest level since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic in the first quarter, indicating the extent to which farmers and other role players in the value chain are feeling the squeeze of the power crisis and a host of other factors.

The survey, compiled by the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA (Agbiz) and Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), covers businesses operating in all agricultural subsectors...

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