An Expensive Braai Season As Meat Prices Surge To Record Highs For December 2021

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It is now in the middle of December and some people have already retired for the holidays while others are gearing themselves up for the most deserved summer break. Unfortunately, braai budgets are expected to come under pressure as meat prices have surged to a new record high for December, underpinned by the resilient seasonal consumer demand and supply contraction. Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB Agri-Business talks to us for more.
15 Dec 2021 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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