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The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has faced growing criticism for its high interest rate policies, with many hardworking citizens, particularly farmers, feeling squeezed by what some call financial bullying. As the SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares for its next meeting, the debate intensifies over whether these rates are stifling wealth creation while inflation remains below the bank’s target. READ MORE -
In the first quarter of 2025, there were 930 000 primary agriculture jobs in South Africa, an 11% yearly decrease and a 1% quarterly increase. Strong activity in the livestock industries and the recovery of grains and oilseeds from the drought served as the foundation for the quarterly improvements. READ MORE
The 57th NAMPO Harvest Day, held from May 13–16, 2025, at NAMPO Park in Bothaville, Free State, was a resounding success, drawing over 86,000 visitors and 900 exhibitors under the theme “Global Agriculture, Locally!”. Organized by Grain SA, this premier agricultural exhibition—the largest privately owned show in the Southern Hemisphere—served as a vibrant platform for farmers - READ MORE
Thirty-one years since the dawn of democracy, public discourse has been characterised by heated discussions on the land question while scant attention has been paid to the support that successful land claimants require to ensure the long-term economic viability of their newly acquired assets. READ MORE
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Vanaf Dinsdag, 20 Mei 2025, word baie koue toestande oor Suid-Afrika verwag, met dagtemperature op plekke onder 10 °C, veral in Sutherland, Molteno, Barkly-Oos, en Zastron (6 °C). Reën, ryp, en ligte sneeu word voorspel, met swaar neerslae in Lesotho en meer as 20 mm reën in dele van die Wes-Kaap (Paarl, Stellenbosch, Grabouw, Clanwilliam).
“Tanzanian avocados have been exported to South Africa over the past four years and have a counter-seasonal advantage to local produce, which closes the gap for local consumption. The two technical counterparts from both South Africa and Tanzania are currently in negotiations to facilitate market access to allow the safe trade of bananas from Tanzania into South Africa
’n Studie oor rooivleisboere se winsgewendheid toon dat twee boere hul wins met byna 100% en produksie met sowat 20% verbeter het, en 12 keer beter as die nasionale gemiddelde presteer. Terwyl insetkoste en kleinhandelpryse styg, daal produsentepryse, wat winsmarges druk. Tussen 2011 en 2017 het die aantal beesboere met 56% gedaal, met toenemende markkonsentrasie.
All eyes are on South African President Cyril Ramaphosa this week as he meets with US President Donald Trump in the United States, accompanied by a delegation of senior ministers. Economic and trade discussions are expected to feature prominently on the agenda. South Africa remains the United States’ second-largest trading partner on the African continent.
Pitlose lemoene en maklik-skilbare mandaryne word al hoe gewilder in Indië, en Suid-Afrika is goed geposisioneer om in hierdie vraag te voorsien. Shubba Rawal van IG Internasionaal beklemtoon die groeiende vraag na hoëgehalte, pitlose sitrus wat maklik skil, veral uit invoermarkte.
South African farmers are capitalising on the rising demand for gourmet goat meat, driven by its health benefits and environmental advantages. Innovative chefs are incorporating goat into upscale menus, while small-scale farmers are enhancing production practices to meet consumer preferences.
Kort na die grootste massavergiftiging van aasvoëls in die Krugerwildtuin se Mahlangeni-gebied, is meer as 100 aasvoëls in die Lionspruit-wildtuin naby Marloth Park, Mpumalanga, vergiftig.
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens wys daarop dat twee kouefronte die kusgebiede van die Wes-, Oos- en Noord-Kaap binne die volgende 48 uur gaan bereik. Ontwrigtende reën en sneeu word ook die Wes-, Noord- en Oos-Kaap voorspel.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is seen as a positive step by some, hoping Ramaphosa can clarify South Africa’s situation.
Die Namibiese Landbou-unie sê dat al hoe meer boere in landelike gebiede hommeltuie gewaar, veral in die nag. Hommeltuie is ‘n baie groot probleem.
South Africa maintains an open agricultural trade policy with minimal restrictions, provided imported commodities meet regulatory standards. The country imports approximately US$7 billion in agricultural products annually, primarily those not produced domestically in large quantities, while exporting nearly US$14 billion, making it a net exporter of farm products.
Namibië en Botswana gaan die moontlikheid ondersoek om ‘n gesamentlike olieraffinadery te bou wat nie net aan die brandstofbehoeftes van die twee lande voldoen nie, maar ook van die streek.
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is urging farmers in the province to register their farming enterprises on the department’s official farmer database to shape the future of agriculture.
Eskom het herklemtoon dat die kragnetwerk steeds beperk is, ten spyte van ‘n meer bestendige kragstelsel en beurtkrag wat opgeskort is. Eskom-woordvoerder Daphne Mokoena sê meer as 2 600 megawatt sal teen Maandagaand weer in gebruik wees om in die winteraanvraag te voorsien.
The market for agricultural tractors is estimated to reach USD 68.87 billion by 2024, spurred by growing mechanization in agriculture. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.47% between 2025 and 2033, reaching USD 111.22 billion by 2033. Market growth is spurred by factors such as growing food demand, technology innovation, and government incentives for new agriculture.
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White maize |
R 4 899,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-19 |
2.70 % |
R 4 770,00 |
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Yellow maize |
R 4 200,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-19 |
2.44 % |
R 4 100,00 |
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Soybeans |
R 7 134,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-19 |
-18.79 % |
R 8 785,00 |
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Sunflower seed |
R 8 833,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-19 |
22.94 % |
R 7 185,00 |
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Wheat |
R 6 410,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-19 |
0.08 % |
R 6 405,00 |
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Sorghum (IPP) |
R 4 994,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-16 |
0.00 % |
R 4 994,00 |
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Groundnuts (IPP) |
R 20 730,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-16 |
0.00 % |
R 20 730,00 |
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Cotton (IPP) |
R 10 280,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-16 |
-0.39 % |
R 10 320,00 |
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Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 10 999,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-16 |
-1.09 % |
R 11 120,00 |
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Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 4 100,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-16 |
0.00 % |
R 4 100,00 |
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Bananas |
R 10,52 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-4.97 % |
R 11,07 |
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Apples |
R 9,77 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-0.51 % |
R 9,82 |
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Oranges |
R 5,99 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-1.16 % |
R 6,06 |
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Avocados |
R 17,92 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-1.81 % |
R 18,25 |
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Grapes |
R 46,93 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
19.84 % |
R 39,16 |
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Mangos |
R 28,72 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
37.22 % |
R 20,93 |
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Pears |
R 8,95 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
3.71 % |
R 8,63 |
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Pineapples |
R 11,80 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-5.45 % |
R 12,48 |
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Peaches |
R 12,75 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
83.45 % |
R 6,95 |
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Lemons |
R 5,86 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-9.01 % |
R 6,44 |
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Nectarines |
R 1,43 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
0.00 % |
R 1,43 |
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Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 8,92 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-10.26 % |
R 9,94 |
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Blueberries |
R 220,85 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
4.10 % |
R 212,15 |
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Grapefruits |
R 5,37 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-13.25 % |
R 6,19 |
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Potatoes |
R 56,04 |
per 10Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-23.59 % |
R 73,34 |
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Tomatoes |
R 11,92 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-5.62 % |
R 12,63 |
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Carrots |
R 9,92 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-1.29 % |
R 10,05 |
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Onions |
R 102,86 |
per 10Kg |
2025-05-16 |
9.07 % |
R 94,31 |
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Cabbage |
R 2,57 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-25.72 % |
R 3,46 |
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Garlic |
R 73,99 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
1.70 % |
R 72,75 |
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Spinach |
R 6,24 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-21.80 % |
R 7,98 |
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 6,32 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-9.33 % |
R 6,97 |
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Peppers |
R 14,87 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-17.75 % |
R 18,08 |
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Chillies |
R 9,38 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
13.83 % |
R 8,24 |
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Pumpkins |
R 3,37 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-8.92 % |
R 3,70 |
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Mushrooms |
R 86,46 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
1.55 % |
R 85,14 |
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Butternuts |
R 4,49 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-8.55 % |
R 4,91 |
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Green beans |
R 11,83 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-29.16 % |
R 16,70 |
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 102,46 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
0.01 % |
R 102,45 |
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 45,97 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
0.15 % |
R 45,90 |
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Sheep AB2/3 |
R 77,53 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
2.66 % |
R 75,52 |
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 69,09 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
1.04 % |
R 68,38 |
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 65,62 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
1.09 % |
R 64,91 |
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 167,00 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-1.76 % |
R 170,00 |
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 182,00 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-1.09 % |
R 184,00 |
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Mohair |
R 373,02 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-1.14 % |
R 377,34 |
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Beef A2/3 |
R 68,24 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
0.72 % |
R 67,75 |
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Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 36,58 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
0.19 % |
R 36,51 |
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Beef AB2/3 |
R 66,01 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
1.34 % |
R 65,14 |
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Beef B2/3 |
R 69,66 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
26.36 % |
R 55,13 |
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Beef C2/3 |
R 52,06 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-0.08 % |
R 52,10 |
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Kids (under 30kg) |
R 53,36 |
per kg |
2025-05-16 |
-5.82 % |
R 56,66 |
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 52,60 |
per kg |
2025-05-16 |
-4.28 % |
R 54,95 |
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Large (above 40kg) |
R 38,45 |
per kg |
2025-05-16 |
-18.81 % |
R 47,36 |
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Ewes (Goats) |
R 31,16 |
per kg |
2025-05-16 |
-37.35 % |
R 49,74 |
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Poultry Frozen |
R 35,47 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
1.08 % |
R 35,09 |
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Poultry fresh |
R 38,41 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
1.40 % |
R 37,88 |
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Poultry IQF |
R 34,60 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
0.00 % |
R 34,60 |
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Pork Porkers |
R 32,62 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-0.85 % |
R 32,90 |
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Pork Baconers |
R 32,18 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-0.74 % |
R 32,42 |
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Pork Sausage |
R 25,15 |
per Kg |
2025-05-16 |
-1.14 % |
R 25,44 |
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Ek het gisteraand verskyn op kykNET se In Gesprek vir 'n paneelgesprek (debat) oor die Suid-Afrikaanse regering se besoek aan die VSA om te vergader met Donald Trump.
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— AfriForum (@afriforum) May 22, 2025
"Maar hoekom sou julle daardie man nie in hegtenis neem nie?" – President Trump met verwysing na Malema.
Meeting between @realDonaldTrump and @CyrilRamaphosa
"But why wouldn’t you arrest that man?" – President… pic.twitter.com/Q4XtQHo0fI
I got 2nd hand cringe watching @CyrilRamaphosa pretend he's never seen the Witkruis Monument. pic.twitter.com/cWZN6T84yO
— The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) May 21, 2025
"They go, 'Kill the Boer, kill the farmer,' and they chant like this. And I've been in those stadiums, let me tell you, when they chant that, you feel the earth move because there's an African dance called the Toy Toy." Guest on Alex Jones.
— News Live SA (@newslivesa) May 21, 2025
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