What the heck is going on with the price of fruit & veg!? Agri economist explains

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🍉 Over the weekend, Carmen Reddy was outraged by the price of watermelons, adding to the ongoing discussion of TikTokers raving about the cost of fresh produce! Carmen found Dr. Johnny van der Merwe, an agricultural economist and Managing Director at AMT, which tracks fresh produce prices by the second and predicts trends. He explained exactly why fruit and vegetables are so expensive! 🥦🍎 Have a listen on ecr.co.za, select East Coast Breakfast! 🎧
18 Nov 2024 1AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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