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South Africa's agriculture sector is in recovery mode, although the recovery is uneven, as some subsectors, mainly livestock, are facing challenges that will become apparent later in the year. The data released this morning by Statistics South Africa shows that South Africa's agricultural gross value added expanded by 15,8% quarter-on-quarter (seasonally adjusted) in the first quarter of 2025. This expansion is primarily due to the improved performance of certain field crops and the horticulture subsectors. Overall, the South African economy grew by 0,1% quarter-on-quarter (seasonally adjusted) in the first quarter of 2025. The country remains in a low-growth trap.
Die Rooivleisprodusente-organisasie (RPO) het met kommer gereageer op die nuus dat daar ’n bevestigde geval van bek-en-klouseer (BEK) by Karan Beef se voerkraal in Heidelberg is. Die infeksie is geïdentifiseer ondanks ons noukeurige nakoming van alle kwarantynprotokolle en deeglike veeartsenykundige inspeksies voor die ontvangs van beeste. Hierdie ontwikkeling beklemtoon die voortdurende risiko’s wat die lewendehawebedryf in die gesig staar, selfs onder streng kontrole.” Volgens Frikkie Maré, hoof uitvoerende beampte van die RPO, het Karan Beef intussen besluit om die aankoop van nuwe diere na hul hooffasiliteit tydelik te staak. “Hierdie nuus het verreikende implikasies, veral aangesien Karan Beef die grootste enkele koper van speenkalwers in Suid-Afrika is, met ’n geskatte maandelikse aankoop van 40 000 tot 50 000 kalwers.”
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development banned poultry imports from Brazil earlier this month due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) outbreak in Rio Grande do Sul. Brazil’s Role: Brazil, the world’s top poultry exporter, is South Africa’s main supplier of mechanically deboned meat (MDM), chicken offal, and affordable cuts, critical for low-income households. Economic Impact: South Africa’s R65 billion poultry sector, the second-largest in agriculture, supports nearly 58,000 jobs and provides affordable protein to millions. AMIE’s Warning: The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) warns of a food and economic crisis, citing local producers’ inability to meet demand for offal (feet, gizzards, skins) and MDM. Prices have surged, with MDM jumping from R13/kg to R31/kg and offal seeing double-digit increases. AMIE notes Brazilian MDM supports over 400 million monthly meals. Shortfalls: Even with local producers adding 4 million birds monthly, AMIE projects shortages: 3,773 tonnes of chicken feet, 1,315 tonnes of gizzards, and 287 tonnes of livers, with no significant local MDM production.
Die uitbreking van bek-en-klouseer in KwaZulu-Natal, en die daaropvolgende verspreiding daarvan na sommige van die grootste voerkrale in Suid-Afrika, is ’n ramp van onmeetbare omvang vir beesboere. As boere nie hul vee op veilings, aan voerkrale of slagpale kan verkoop nie, het die boerdery – en daardie gesin – geen inkomste nie. Saai het reeds sedert Desember 2024 met die Departement van Landbou in verbinding getree toe die eerste gerugte van bek-en-klouseer begin opduik het. Dit het egter maande geneem voordat die uitbreking amptelik verklaar is en hulpbronne gemobiliseer is om dit te bekamp.Boere rapporteer sedertdien dat vee daagliks op trokke of sleepwaens vervoer word na veilings, veral in die Mpumalanga Hoëveld. As die staat nie die verskuiwing van vee uit besmette gebiede effektief kan beheer nie, is suksesvolle vleis- en melkproduksie eenvoudig nie meer moontlik nie. 
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Die departement van Water en Sanitasie in die Wes-Kaap sê damvlakke in die provinsie het ietwat gestyg ná ligte reën die afgelope paar dae. Volgens die jongste syfers het die gemiddelde damvlakke van verlede week af met twee persent gestyg tot net meer as 60-persent.
Across South Africa's summer grain and oilseed growing regions, farmers and farm workers are hard at work harvesting. The process is in full swing in oilseeds – mainly soybeans and sunflower seeds – where over half of the expected harvest has already been delivered to commercial silos.
Die eerste helfte van 2025 was allesbehalwe kalm, met ‘n golf van ekonomiese skokke en geopolitieke probleme wat wêreldmarkte en beleggersvertroue geskud het. Terwyl aandele gereeld hoofopskrifte haal, het kommoditeite die duidelikste seine van die onderliggende wêreldwye bui gelewer.
The effect of the fuel levy increase on food prices — a major concern of those opposed to the hike — will be mitigated by the diesel refund scheme for key primary sectors such as agriculture, the Treasury says. Government subsidies for public transport will also assist the poor.
Oliepryse het met ongeveer 3 persent gestyg nadat Opul en sy vennote produksieverhogings vir Julie op dieselfde vlak as die vorige twee maande gehou het. Opul het beslis om produksie met 411 000 vate per dag in Julie te verhoog, die derde agtereenvolgende maandelikse toename van die syfer.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is advancing plans to launch a national shipping carrier.The Department of Transport has invited shipping companies to join a steering committee tasked with shaping a model for the national carrier, working in collaboration with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA),
Jacques du Preez, Hortgro se algemene bestuurder vir markte en handel, sê hoewel daar nog baie werk is om Kaapstad se hawe te verbeter, is daar vordering. Tans is daar min tot geen vertragings nie, deels weens die minder bedrywige tyd van die jaar. Wind en koelhouer-deurset het die steenvrug-uitvoerseisoen geraak, maar minder ernstig as die afgelope twee jaar.
Die Parlement se gesamentlike grondwetlike hersieningskomitee sê hy het teen Vrydag reeds sowat 250 voorleggings ontvang om die grondwet te hersien. Die komitee het verwag dat nog heelwat voorleggings op die nippertjie ingedien sou word voor die spertyd middernag gisteraand. Die komitee moet nou deur die voorleggings sif en daaroor beraadslaag.
Zimbabwe, a persistent food insecurity hotspot in Southern Africa, especially during droughts, relies heavily on aid from organizations like the World Food Programme (WFP). However, reduced U.S. funding to USAID has weakened the WFP, putting Zimbabwe and similar nations at risk. While many African countries import grain during droughts, often via the WFP, the focus is shifting to domestic solutions.
Dit help nie om wanhoop en verdagmakery in die landbousektor te saai nie, skryf Christo van der Rheede in reaksie op kritiek teen die benadering van georganiseerde landbou-organisasies tot die Onteieningswet. Hermann Pretorius van die Instituut vir Rasseverhoudinge se skrywe “Groot Landbou verraai boere met sy paai-beleid” moet ondersoek word om die kaf van die koring te skei.
On Friday, 30 May 2025, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined agricultural scientists and students at the dairy research facility at Elsenburg to mark World Milk Day.Commemorated on 1 June, World Milk Day was established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations to recognise the importance of milk as a global food.
Nico Kilian, herverkose voorsitter van Noordwes se RPO, het boere aangemoedig om biosekerheid te verbeter en diereverskuiwing te monitor in die stryd teen bek-en-klouseer. Die afgelope jaar was uitdagend vir rooivleisboere weens droogte, ’n swak ekonomie, lae vleispryse, hoë rentekoerse, hoë voerpryse en bek-en-klouseer.
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Growth: Agricultural gross value added rose by 15.8% quarter-on-quarter (seasonally adjusted) in Q1 2025, driven by strong performance in field crops and horticulture.
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Subsector Highlights:
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Summer Grains & Oilseeds: Forecast at 17.98 million tonnes, up 16% from the 2023-24 drought season, due to favorable rains and planting.
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Sugar: 2024-25 production expected to increase 7% year-on-year to 2.09 million tonnes, aided by good weather and irrigation.
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Wine Grapes: 2025 harvest projected at 1.244 million tonnes, an 11% recovery from 2024, per SA Wine and Vinpro.
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Table Grapes: 2024-25 harvest inspected at 78.9 million cartons, up 4% year-on-year.
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Citrus, Fruits, Vegetables: Encouraging production data reported.
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Poultry: Recovery supported by moderating maize and soybean prices.
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Challenges: Livestock sector faces setbacks from a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, leading to export bans on beef, impacting a significant portion of agricultural value.
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Outlook: Despite quarterly volatility, annual agricultural recovery is expected in 2025, rebounding from -8.7% in 2024 and -4.6% in 2023, driven by base effects and strong field crops, horticulture, and poultry. However, uneven recovery is anticipated due to livestock challenges.
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Broader Economy: South Africa’s economy grew by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter (seasonally adjusted) in Q1 2025, remaining in a low-growth trap.
In a recent National Assembly debate, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) likened genocide to a brewing storm, emphasizing that warning signs are already visible and must be taken seriously. Drawing on Genocide Watch's 10 stages of genocide, they highlighted that white farmers in South Africa are at stage six—polarisation—marked by polarizing propaganda, targeted killings, disarmament of the target group, and laws undermining self-defense. Key examples include the 2003 abolition of rural safety commandos and recent draft firearm regulations for private security, which weaken farmers' protection. The VF Plus noted that farm murders underscore the reality of threats, regardless of debates over chants like “Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer.” They expressed concern over the President’s exclusionary “our people” rhetoric in land reform discussions, which fuels division. Urging proactive measures, the VF Plus stressed the need to address these signs now, rather than waiting for escalation to extermination, to prevent a potential crisis.
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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White maize |
R 4 455,00 |
per Ton |
2025-06-02 |
-1.76 % |
R 4 535,00 |
|
|
Yellow maize |
R 4 103,00 |
per Ton |
2025-06-02 |
-1.61 % |
R 4 170,00 |
|
|
Soybeans |
R 7 204,00 |
per Ton |
2025-06-02 |
1.11 % |
R 7 125,00 |
|
|
Sunflower seed |
R 8 886,00 |
per Ton |
2025-06-02 |
-0.38 % |
R 8 920,00 |
|
|
Wheat |
R 6 491,00 |
per Ton |
2025-06-02 |
-0.75 % |
R 6 540,00 |
|
|
Sorghum (IPP) |
R 4 792,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-30 |
0.59 % |
R 4 764,00 |
|
|
Groundnuts (IPP) |
R 22 237,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-30 |
-0.74 % |
R 22 403,00 |
|
|
Cotton (IPP) |
R 10 020,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-30 |
-0.40 % |
R 10 060,00 |
|
|
Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 033,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-30 |
0.63 % |
R 10 964,00 |
|
|
Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 4 350,00 |
per Ton |
2025-05-30 |
0.00 % |
R 4 350,00 |
|
|
Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
|
|
Bananas |
R 7,65 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-11.97 % |
R 8,69 |
|
|
Apples |
R 9,53 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-3.83 % |
R 9,91 |
|
|
Oranges |
R 4,13 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-11.56 % |
R 4,67 |
|
|
Avocados |
R 15,49 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-6.01 % |
R 16,48 |
|
|
Grapes |
R 49,98 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-2.38 % |
R 51,20 |
|
|
Mangos |
R 35,83 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-3.81 % |
R 37,25 |
|
|
Pears |
R 9,06 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
0.22 % |
R 9,04 |
|
|
Pineapples |
R 11,34 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
3.94 % |
R 10,91 |
|
|
Peaches |
R 27,17 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
8.77 % |
R 24,98 |
|
|
Lemons |
R 4,82 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-8.71 % |
R 5,28 |
|
|
Nectarines |
R 1,43 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
0.00 % |
R 1,43 |
|
|
Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 7,31 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-3.56 % |
R 7,58 |
|
|
Blueberries |
R 93,42 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-11.03 % |
R 105,00 |
|
|
Grapefruits |
R 5,20 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-0.57 % |
R 5,23 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Potatoes |
R 52,75 |
per 10Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-0.04 % |
R 52,77 |
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Tomatoes |
R 12,57 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
1.21 % |
R 12,42 |
||||
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Carrots |
R 8,76 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-0.45 % |
R 8,80 |
||||
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Onions |
R 101,76 |
per 10Kg |
2025-05-30 |
2.81 % |
R 98,98 |
||||
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Cabbage |
R 3,52 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
19.73 % |
R 2,94 |
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Garlic |
R 68,03 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-15.59 % |
R 80,59 |
||||
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Spinach |
R 4,42 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-10.71 % |
R 4,95 |
||||
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 5,38 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-4.95 % |
R 5,66 |
||||
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Peppers |
R 16,03 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
3.82 % |
R 15,44 |
||||
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Chillies |
R 9,75 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
14.57 % |
R 8,51 |
||||
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Pumpkins |
R 3,06 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
2.68 % |
R 2,98 |
||||
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Mushrooms |
R 81,86 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
5.76 % |
R 77,40 |
||||
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Butternuts |
R 4,65 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
15.10 % |
R 4,04 |
||||
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Green beans |
R 8,78 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-9.02 % |
R 9,65 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 103,27 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
1.92 % |
R 101,32 |
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 48,02 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
2.89 % |
R 46,67 |
||||
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Sheep AB2/3 |
R 77,86 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-0.06 % |
R 77,91 |
||||
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 70,99 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-3.32 % |
R 73,43 |
||||
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 68,86 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
1.35 % |
R 67,94 |
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 166,00 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-0.60 % |
R 167,00 |
||||
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 178,00 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-2.20 % |
R 182,00 |
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Mohair |
R 384,10 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
2.97 % |
R 373,02 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Beef A2/3 |
R 68,81 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
0.81 % |
R 68,26 |
||||
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Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 35,62 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
0.79 % |
R 35,34 |
||||
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Beef AB2/3 |
R 66,23 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
1.58 % |
R 65,20 |
||||
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Beef B2/3 |
R 55,92 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
1.18 % |
R 55,27 |
||||
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Beef C2/3 |
R 53,69 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
6.99 % |
R 50,18 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Kids (under 30kg) |
R 59,63 |
per kg |
2025-05-30 |
8.44 % |
R 54,99 |
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 55,03 |
per kg |
2025-05-30 |
-4.83 % |
R 57,82 |
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Large (above 40kg) |
R 41,36 |
per kg |
2025-05-30 |
2.05 % |
R 40,53 |
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Ewes (Goats) |
R 48,71 |
per kg |
2025-05-30 |
8.15 % |
R 45,04 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Poultry Frozen |
R 35,42 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
-0.25 % |
R 35,51 |
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Poultry fresh |
R 38,91 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
0.05 % |
R 38,89 |
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Poultry IQF |
R 34,87 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
0.00 % |
R 34,87 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Pork Porkers |
R 32,70 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
0.43 % |
R 32,56 |
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Pork Baconers |
R 32,32 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
0.69 % |
R 32,10 |
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Pork Sausage |
R 25,22 |
per Kg |
2025-05-30 |
0.88 % |
R 25,00 |
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