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National Agricultural Marketing Council warns fuel levy hike set to hurt agriculture sector

# The National Agricultural Marketing Council has warned that fuel levy increases will strain South Africa’s agriculture sector. The council says that fuel makes up 13-percent of input costs, and the hike will raise production, transport, and food prices. It says that despite a diesel rebate scheme, smallholder farmers and rural workers may struggle most. The council calls for expanded rebates, better infrastructure, and alternative energy investment to ease the pressure.