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A dispute over US chicken imports to South Africa threatens local farming communities, with import quotas, tariffs, and jobs at stake. According to the Fairplay Movement, an agreement since 2015 allows 72,000 tons of US chicken to enter South Africa annually without anti-dumping duties, tied to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). However, this quota was meant to lapse if South Africa lost AGOA benefits. With new US tariffs hitting South African exports, the local poultry industry argues the quota is invalid, while US producers and local importers push to maintain or expand it in new trade talks with the Trump administration.
John Steenhuisen, Suid-Afrika se Minister van Landbou, het Maandag by ’n nuuskonferensie gereageer op die 30%-tarief wat die VSA op Suid-Afrikaanse produkte ingestel het. Hy het opgemerk dat daar beduidende druk vanuit Amerikaanse verbruikers en voedselvervaardigers is, wat bekommerd is dat die tariewe koste vir Amerikaanse verbruikers sal verhoog en voorsiening sal beperk. Steenhuisen het beklemtoon dat Suid-Afrikaanse sitrus van hoë gehalte teen mededingende pryse aangebied word, veral met die uitbreking van Asiatiese vergroening in Florida, wat ’n tekort aan sitrus in die VSA kan veroorsaak.
The U.S. imposition of a 30% tariff on South African imports, effective April 2, 2025, has disrupted the benefits of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which previously granted duty-free access to the U.S. market for nearly 7,000 products, including $900 million in agricultural goods in 2023. This tariff hike, part of a broader U.S. trade policy shift under President Trump, threatens South Africa’s agricultural sector, a key economic driver contributing $13.7 billion in exports in 2024. The urgency to diversify export markets, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, is now paramount to mitigate the impact and sustain export-led growth.
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Total production is expected to hover around just 350–400 tons. That’s a symbolic volume for such a world-renowned appellation, when in the past decade yields averaged 2,500–3,000 tons, and as recently as 2003 production reached 5,000 tons. READ MORE
Fortunately, for many winter crop-producing regions of the Western Cape, the weather turned out positively, delivering favourable rainfall that supported better plantings and continued to present conducive growing conditions for the crops. In other winter crop-growing regions of the country, the longer-than-usual summer rainfall period improved soil moisture and dam levels, all of which are beneficial to winter crops, especially in irrigation regions. There are sufficient water supplies to support the crop throughout the season. READ MORE
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Die Departement van Minerale en Energiebronne het aangekondig dat die prys van diesel môre om middernag met tussen 56 en 57 sent per liter sal daal. Petrol sal vier sent per liter minder kos en paraffien 49 sent per liter.
The imposition of steep U.S. tariffs on South African (SA) imports has heightened the urgency to diversify and expand SA’s agricultural export markets, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, which offer significant growth potential.
TLU -President Ramaphosa se toespraak tydens die opening van die 115de Zimbabwe Landbouskou het opslae gemaak. Hy het Zimbabwe se grondhervorming, wat swart Zimbabweane in landbou wou bevorder en historiese ongelykhede wou aanspreek, geloof as noodsaaklik vir geregtigheid, voedselsekuriteit en ekonomiese groei.
South Africa’s 2024-25 winter crop harvest, including wheat, barley, canola, oats, and sweet lupines, is underway, with a focus on the Western Cape, which accounts for 70% of wheat plantings and significant portions of other winter crops.
Die minister van Landbou, John Steenhuisen, sê Suid-Afrika se uitvoermark bly klein weens sy bek-en-klouseer-status. Steenhuisen het bevestig dat groot voerkrale produksie gestaak het, wat die voorsiening aan supermarkte, restaurante en selfs die leersektor ontwrig het.
South Africa’s wine industry is thriving due to its deep connection to the land, as highlighted in Tim Atkin’s 2025 South Africa Special Report. Winemakers focus on single-vineyard wines that reflect unique places and vintages, prioritizing nature over style.
Landbouminister John Steenhuisen sê die regering gryp in om die verwoestende bek-en-klouseer-uitbreking te bekamp. Hy het 274 onopgeloste gevalle in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, die Vrystaat, Noordwes en Mpumalanga bevestig. Steenhuisen sê ook die oorblywende 400-duisend entstofdosisse uit Botswana is ontvang, met 50-duisend wat reeds versprei is.
John Steenhuisen, South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, responded on Monday at a press conference to the 30% tariff imposed by the US on South African products. He noted significant pressure from American consumers and food manufacturers, who are concerned that the tariffs will increase costs for US consumers and limit supply.
Die hofsaak tussen Wildbedryf Suid-Afrika (WRSA) en Minister van Omgewingsake, dr. Dion George, oor die uitreiking van jagkwotas vir olifante, luiperds en renosters vorder.
The Middle East, with a population of nearly 411 million, relies heavily on wheat imports due to rapid population growth and limited local grain production. Key countries—Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia—face unique challenges in meeting wheat demand.
Miniatuurdonkies word toenemend gewild in Suid-Afrika en wêreldwyd as ’n manier om diversiteit op plase te bevorder en ekstra inkomste te genereer. Hierdie klein, geharde diere met vriendelike en liefdevolle temperamente is nie net gesog as troeteldiere nie, maar ook vir terapeutiese doeleindes.
South Africa faces a worsening water crisis driven by climate change, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and unequal access, with nearly half of treated water lost to leaks, theft, and poor management. A growing discourse explores whether artificial intelligence (AI) can address these challenges by enabling smarter, data-driven decisions in water management.
Rondloperbeeste word as ’n groot probleem beskou in die stryd teen bek-en-klouseer (BKS) in Suid-Afrika, Kommersiële boere is gefrustreerd oor “dubbele standaarde”, waar streng reëls op hulle toegepas word, maar kommunale vee onbeheerd bly. Rondlopervee dra nie net BKS versprei nie, maar hou ook ander risiko’s in, soos veediefstal en verkeersgevare.
In China, drones covered 173 million hectares in 2024, generating a $1.8 billion market and employing nearly 500,000 people, including over 12,000 female operators. The technology has expanded from crop spraying to transportation, sowing, fertilization, and monitoring.
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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White maize |
R 3 945,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-02 |
3.00 % |
R 3 830,00 |
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Yellow maize |
R 3 701,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-02 |
2.10 % |
R 3 625,00 |
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Soybeans |
R 7 321,60 |
per Ton |
2025-09-02 |
-0.66 % |
R 7 370,00 |
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Sunflower seed |
R 10 251,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-02 |
0.80 % |
R 10 170,00 |
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Wheat |
R 6 280,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-02 |
-0.79 % |
R 6 330,00 |
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Sorghum (IPP) |
R 4 407,00 |
per Ton |
2025-08-29 |
0.75 % |
R 4 374,00 |
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Groundnuts (IPP) |
R 23 113,00 |
per Ton |
2025-08-29 |
-0.10 % |
R 23 136,00 |
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Cotton (IPP) |
R 9 690,00 |
per Ton |
2025-08-29 |
0.10 % |
R 9 680,00 |
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Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 395,00 |
per Ton |
2025-08-29 |
1.06 % |
R 11 276,00 |
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Chop |
R 3 300,00 |
per Ton |
2025-08-29 |
-8.33 % |
R 3 600,00 |
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Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 3 700,00 |
per Ton |
2025-08-29 |
0.00 % |
R 3 700,00 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Bananas |
R 7,71 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-1.66 % |
R 7,84 |
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Apples |
R 11,58 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-0.43 % |
R 11,63 |
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Oranges |
R 4,98 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-0.60 % |
R 5,01 |
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Avocados |
R 20,88 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-5.13 % |
R 22,01 |
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Grapes |
R 85,91 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-2.42 % |
R 88,04 |
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Mangos |
R 41,82 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
14.11 % |
R 36,65 |
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Pears |
R 9,50 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-3.36 % |
R 9,83 |
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Pineapples |
R 8,57 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
3.38 % |
R 8,29 |
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Peaches |
R 60,31 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-91.96 % |
R 750,00 |
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Lemons |
R 5,35 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-2.19 % |
R 5,47 |
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Nectarines |
R 24,40 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-24.46 % |
R 32,30 |
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Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 7,86 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
0.38 % |
R 7,83 |
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Blueberries |
R 106,31 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-3.51 % |
R 110,18 |
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Grapefruits |
R 7,36 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
19.09 % |
R 6,18 |
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Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Potatoes |
R 36,96 |
per 10Kg |
2025-08-29 |
1.54 % |
R 36,40 |
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Tomatoes |
R 6,26 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-2.95 % |
R 6,45 |
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Carrots |
R 4,22 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-12.08 % |
R 4,80 |
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Onions |
R 50,75 |
per 10Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-6.05 % |
R 54,02 |
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Cabbage |
R 2,10 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-13.93 % |
R 2,44 |
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Garlic |
R 73,57 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
4.18 % |
R 70,62 |
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Spinach |
R 2,76 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
8.24 % |
R 2,55 |
||||
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 5,30 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
9.73 % |
R 4,83 |
||||
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Peppers |
R 22,91 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
1.42 % |
R 22,59 |
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Chillies |
R 16,98 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-3.03 % |
R 17,51 |
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Pumpkins |
R 5,55 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
5.92 % |
R 5,24 |
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Mushrooms |
R 63,83 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
6.83 % |
R 59,75 |
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Butternuts |
R 8,57 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
15.50 % |
R 7,42 |
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Green beans |
R 10,32 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-10.88 % |
R 11,58 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 107,83 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
1.34 % |
R 106,40 |
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 50,50 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-0.47 % |
R 50,74 |
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Sheep AB2/3 |
R 91,00 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
1.39 % |
R 89,75 |
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 82,60 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
3.25 % |
R 80,00 |
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 80,00 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
5.54 % |
R 75,80 |
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 174,00 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
2.96 % |
R 169,00 |
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 186,00 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
2.20 % |
R 182,00 |
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Mohair |
R 364,75 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
0.00 % |
R 364,75 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Beef A2/3 |
R 72,11 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-3.34 % |
R 74,60 |
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Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 37,33 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-3.24 % |
R 38,58 |
||||
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Beef AB2/3 |
R 67,75 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-6.42 % |
R 72,40 |
||||
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Beef B2/3 |
R 61,00 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-3.79 % |
R 63,40 |
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Beef C2/3 |
R 58,57 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-3.35 % |
R 60,60 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Kids (under 30kg) |
R 73,30 |
per kg |
2025-08-29 |
16.20 % |
R 63,08 |
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 61,30 |
per kg |
2025-08-29 |
2.30 % |
R 59,92 |
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Large (above 40kg) |
R 46,20 |
per kg |
2025-08-29 |
-13.01 % |
R 53,11 |
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Ewes (Goats) |
R 69,71 |
per kg |
2025-08-29 |
16.44 % |
R 59,87 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Poultry Frozen |
R 34,88 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-0.37 % |
R 35,01 |
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Poultry fresh |
R 40,12 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-0.10 % |
R 40,16 |
||||
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Poultry IQF |
R 35,65 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
0.00 % |
R 35,65 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Pork Porkers |
R 36,30 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
0.78 % |
R 36,02 |
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Pork Baconers |
R 35,64 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
0.91 % |
R 35,32 |
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Pork Sausage |
R 27,44 |
per Kg |
2025-08-29 |
-0.72 % |
R 27,64 |
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