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An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. A survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation shows 70% of respondents say fertilizer is so expensive that they will not be able to buy all the fertilizer they need. The Global Agricultural Tractors Market continues to show robust and steady growth, driven by rising farm mechanization, the need for higher productivity to feed a growing world population, and rapid advances in precision agriculture. Tractors remain essential for plowing, sowing, harvesting, and hauling, significantly reducing manual labour and boosting efficiency.In Eastern and Southern Africa, the maize market outlook for the current season is generally positive. Most countries are in the mid-growth phase, with harvests expected between May and September. South Africa remains the regional anchor, with a strong crop estimated at 16 to 17 million metric tonnes and substantial carry-over stocks from last season. Zambia has had near-perfect conditions and is projected to produce around 4 to 4.5 million tonnes. Malawi is on track for self-sufficiency for the first time in years, while Tanzania’s planting was completed under mostly favourable conditions. Kenya is the exception, with planting only starting recently, which will delay its harvest.Although the near-term supply picture is constructive, weather forecasters are warning of more challenging conditions for the 2026/27 season. This has created a window for strategic stock building, with buyers, millers, and processors who act early likely to benefit on both price and availability.In the sugar industry, SA Canegrowers welcomed the signing of Phase 2 of the Sugar Industry Masterplan on 10 April 2026 in Durban. The plan brings together government, growers, millers, retailers, and manufacturers to support an industry that sustains over one million livelihoods, particularly in rural KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. The sector faces heavy pressure from cheap subsidised imports and sharply rising costs of diesel and fertiliser. SA Canegrowers is calling for stronger support for locally produced sugar and a fair tariff system to protect local growers.In other developments, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) scored an important legal victory in the Gauteng High Court, winning the right to intervene in a case concerning possible export quotas for lion bones and related products.Finally, the South African government has published a draft policy on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and called for public comments. This is a critical moment for livestock farmers, as the final policy could determine how FMD is managed on farms for the next decade.
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South Africa -Weeklikse Landbou Nuusoorsig - Weekly Agriculture News Summary 8th April 2026
The expected short-term rainfall pattern is shifting eastwards again, with less rain forecast for the central and western parts of South Africa’s summer rainfall region.
According to independent agricultural meteorologist Johan van den Berg, most of the significant rain (30 mm or more) until the end of April is expected over the far eastern parts of the Northern Cape, Free State, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and northern KwaZulu-Natal. This includes the majority of the summer grain production areas.Because remnants of the recent La Niña are still present, there is a possibility of further rain in May as well. There is a reasonable correlation between April and May rainfall, suggesting that a wet April is often followed by a wet May.Impact on harvesting
Groundnuts (Peanuts):
This is bad news for groundnut producers. The crop is left exposed to the elements for a long time during harvesting. Cloudy conditions and high humidity will slow down drying and can seriously reduce crop quality. Farmers need to manage the process carefully.Soybeans:
Farmers with soybeans that are ready for harvest should try to reap them as quickly as possible. Wet conditions can cause the pods to split open, resulting in beans falling to the ground and being lost.
Maize is fairly resistant to rain during harvest. However, if the plants suffered drought stress earlier and the cobs did not droop properly, they can absorb water. This may lead to disease, grade problems, or weight loss.Sunflowers:
Sunflower heads are very sensitive to excessive late-season rain, especially when the seeds are forming and ripening. Water can collect at the back of the downward-facing heads, increasing the risk of disease.Positive news for grazin Recent rain has also fallen over parts of the Northern and Eastern Cape. Van den Berg says this is one of the best grazing seasons in years across large parts of the summer rainfall region, including Namibia and Botswana.Good follow-up rains have supported strong pasture growth. These favourable conditions could benefit seed production and pasture growth for the next few years — especially since less rain is expected next summer.However, he warns that better veld conditions also increase the risk of veld fires during and at the end of winter.
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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating serious challenges for South African agriculture.The main impacts so far are sharply higher fuel and fertiliser prices, as well as increased logistical difficulties for exports.
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens sê verspreide tot wydverspreide buie en donderbuie oor die sentrale en oostelike dele van die land sal na verwagting die hele week voortduur. Die hewige donderstorms wat oor die verre suidelike deel van Limpopo, Gauteng en die Mpumalanga-hoëveld verwag word, kan moontlike geringe gevolge hê.
A group of farmers and farming companies in the Free State have been fighting Eskom in court for many years. They want Eskom to pay them more than R30 million in damages for veld fires that caused huge losses on their farms.
South Africa’s agricultural sector had a difficult start to 2026, with animal disease outbreaks, rising input costs, and global tensions creating significant challenges, In its first-quarter review, Agbiz described the sector’s performance as mixed.
Namibië se beesvleisbedryf het in 2025 meer as 2,1 miljard Namibiese dollar in buitelandse valuta gegenereer, terwyl die regering pogings verskerp om uitvoermarkte te beskerm en die sektor na groter plaaslike waardetoevoeging te verskuif.
South African wine grape producers are feeling more confident as the 2026 harvest moves forward. The third crop estimate shows that this year’s harvest will be larger than expected, and early signs point to good quality grapes.
Die Internasionale Monetêre Fonds sê indien die oorlog in Iran nie vinnig beëindig word nie, verhoog dit die moontlikheid van wêreldwye ekonomiese resessie. Die IMF het sy kwartaallikse wêreld ekonomiese groei-vooruitsig vir 2026 met nul-komma-twee persentasiepunte afwaarts aangepas, tot drie-komma-een persent.
In 2025, China imported more than 100,000 metric tons of fresh apples for the first time, with South Africa strengthening its position as the second-largest supplier after New Zealand.South Africa’s fruit exports to China are continuing to grow.
The American weather agency NOAA currently predicts a 20% chance that a strong “super-El Niño” could develop during the 2026–27 summer season in South Africa. A super-El Niño occurs when sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific Ocean stay more than 2 °C warmer than normal for at least five months.
It is now time for South Africa’s grain and sugarcane farmers to strongly support the Minister of Agriculture in implementing a biofuel policy – both for their own survival and for the economic benefit of the country.
Die Wes-Kaap het 'n bykomende 50 000 entstofdosisse ontvang om die voortdurende bek-en-klouseer-uitbreking te bestry. Sedert die begin van die inentingspoging is meer as 155 000 dosisse by 629 terreine toegedien, ondersteun deur 29 privaat veeartse.
South African maize fields.According to Mike Ellis, Grain SA’s manager for research coordination and the NAMPO Academy, the recent detection of the disease in more areas does not necessarily mean it is spreading rapidly.'
Die Nasionale Dierebeskermingsvereniging (NDBV) het ’n belangrike regsoorwinning behaal in die Gautengse Hooggeregshof. Die hof het beslis dat die NDBV mag ingryp in ’n saak oor die moontlike instelling van uitvoerkwotas vir leeubeendere en verwante produkte
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector is on track for another strong season, with the possibility of reaching the US$1 billion mark once again. This is driven by high production volumes that could exceed 400 million kilograms.While the big numbers look impressive on the surface, the real situation for farmers is more challenging.
Amerika en Brasilië se somergraan-aanplantings lê om die draai, terwyl winterkoring binnekort in Australië geplant sal word. Johan van den Berg, onafhanklike landbouweerkundige, verduidelik hoe die verwagte El Niño-ontwikkeling dié lande kan beïnvloed. In Amerika is slegs 3% van die verwagte somergraan-oppervlakte teen vroeg April aangeplant.
Healthy soils are important for increasing crop yields in Africa, but they are not a magic solution for food security or food sovereignty.Food security depends on four pillars: availability, access, utilisation, and stability.
Met oestyd in die somergraanareas wat reeds begin het en planttyd in die wintergraanstreke wat nou aan die gang is, staan baie graanboere voor ’n groot vraag: Kan hulle nog winsgewend boer?Die situasie is uiters uitdagend. Skerp stygings in diesel- en kunsmispryse weens die oorlog in die Midde-Ooste, tesame met langtermynstrukturele probleme soos swak invoertariewe en die liggingsdifferensiaal op koring, druk winsgrense baie hard.
South Africa’s fuel prices are still heading for a significant increase in May, despite the recent ceasefire in the Middle East.According to Central Energy Fund (CEF) data for 9 April 2026, petrol is showing an under-recovery of between R3.25 and R3.63 per litre, while diesel remains under-recovered by a staggering R10.80 to R10.84 per litre.
Die hervatting van die Landbounavorsingsraad (LNR) se vervaardiging van entstof teen bek-en-klouseer (BKS) is ’n positiewe stap, maar die LNR se beperkte kapasiteit skep risiko’s terwyl nuwe uitbrekings elders in die wêreld voorkom.
South Africa will only achieve its target of moving 250 million tons of freight by rail annually by 2030 if there is a strong recovery in general freight volumes — particularly containers — according to leading macrologistician Prof Jan Havenga of the GAIN Group.
South Africa must end uncertainty around private property rights if it wants to attract meaningful long-term investment. This needs to be paired with accelerated reform of inefficient state-owned enterprises and a comprehensive review of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) regulations.
Wynprodusente moet baie versigtig besluit watter wingerdmateriaal hulle plant, omdat die hoë insetkoste (R350 000 tot R500 000 per hektaar) ’n langtermynbelegging is wat die wingerd vir tot 30 jaar produktief moet hou.Advico, ’n wingerdboukundige diens, help boere deur meer as 50 demonstrasiepersele in verskillende wynstreke te vestig.
50 key international headlines capturing the major global agriculture, farming, and agritech trends as of Wednesday, 15 April 2026:
- Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, sharply driving up global oil, gas and fertilizer prices.
- Urea fertilizer prices surge 37-70% since conflict began, hitting multi-year highs and raising food security fears.
- FAO and UN warn that prolonged Hormuz disruptions could reduce crop yields and trigger new global food inflation in late 2026.
- Farmers worldwide face significantly higher input costs ahead of Northern Hemisphere planting season.
- USDA April 2026 WASDE report holds U.S. corn and soybean ending stocks steady for 2025/2026.
- USDA slightly raises U.S. wheat ending stocks in April WASDE, exceeding some trade expectations.
- Dry weather in U.S. Great Plains lowers winter wheat condition ratings.
- Wet conditions delay corn planting progress in key Midwest states.
- U.S. farmers shift planting intentions toward more soybeans and fewer corn acres due to high nitrogen costs.
- Global vegetable oil prices climb as higher energy costs boost biofuel demand.
- UN Food Price Index rises for the second consecutive month.
- South African 2026 wine harvest outlook improves with larger crop and promising quality indicators.
- South African vineyard area stable at 85,525 hectares, signalling industry consolidation.
- Favourable weather in South Africa supports early budburst and strong early cultivars like Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.
- Australian 2026-27 canola crop forecast shrinks 19% due to rising diesel and input costs.
- Good rains support land preparation for 2026 main cropping season in West Africa.
- Agritech adoption accelerates in 2026 where clear ROI is proven.
- Field-ready generative AI emerges as a practical decision-making partner for farmers.
- Robotics and autonomous machinery gain traction to offset rising labour and fuel costs.
- Improved farm connectivity and system interoperability top smart agriculture priorities for 2026.
- Drone and satellite monitoring expand for real-time crop health and soil analysis.
- Biological inputs move into mainstream use as farmers seek lower-chemical alternatives.
- Sustainability metrics and environmental proof become essential for market access and premium pricing.
- Higher shipping costs and logistics risks challenge global agricultural exporters.
- South Korea confirms large purchase of U.S. corn for 2025/2026 delivery.
- Grain markets remain volatile amid oil price swings and geopolitical developments.
- World Bank projects modest easing of agricultural prices in 2026 but flags weather and trade risks.
- Renewable fuel demand rises as higher oil prices make ethanol and biodiesel more competitive.
- Farmer sentiment improves slightly in March despite fertilizer and economic pressures.
- Precision irrigation tools help farmers manage water scarcity more effectively.
- AI-powered predictive analytics shift producers from reactive to proactive farm management.
- Regenerative agriculture practices gain popularity for long-term soil health and resilience.
- Vertical farming and controlled-environment systems continue to expand in urban areas.
- Blockchain traceability becomes increasingly important for export food safety standards.
- Europe cuts fertilizer output due to persistently high energy prices.
- China restricts some fertilizer exports to protect domestic supply.
- Global agriculture machinery market approaches $280 billion, driven by automation and precision tech.
- Mobile-first farm management apps deliver new efficiencies for farms of all sizes.
- Climate-smart farming gains importance amid rising extreme weather events.
- South American soybean harvest supports steady global oilseed supplies.
- Black Sea sunflower oil supplies remain tight due to regional concerns.
- Sugar prices rise as higher oil encourages more sugarcane diversion to ethanol production.
- Dairy prices edge higher with stronger demand for skim milk powder and butter.
- Meat prices show modest gains, led by pig meat in key markets.
- Rice prices decline amid harvest pressure and softer import demand in some regions.
- UN Crop Monitor highlights favourable conditions for parts of West and East Africa.
- Ag retailers increasingly position themselves as digital data partners for farmers.
- Experts call for greater investment in domestic fertilizer production to reduce import risks.
- South African wine industry emphasises demand stimulation and expanded global market access.
- 2026 shaping up as a challenging year of geopolitical risk, rising input costs, and accelerated agritech adoption.
These headlines reflect the current dominant themes: geopolitical tensions affecting energy and fertilizer markets, mixed grain outlooks from the latest USDA reports, positive developments in Southern Hemisphere harvests, and strong momentum in precision farming and smart technologies. www.farmingportal.co.za
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White maize |
R 3 155,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-13 |
0.00 % |
R 3 155,00 |
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Yellow maize |
R 3 270,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-13 |
0.21 % |
R 3 263,00 |
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Soybeans |
R 6 805,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-13 |
0.81 % |
R 6 750,00 |
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Sunflower seed |
R 8 640,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-13 |
-0.44 % |
R 8 678,00 |
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Wheat |
R 5 735,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-13 |
0.93 % |
R 5 682,40 |
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Sorghum (IPP) |
R 4 337,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-10 |
-2.89 % |
R 4 466,00 |
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Groundnuts (IPP) |
R 23 734,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-10 |
-1.97 % |
R 24 210,00 |
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Cotton (IPP) |
R 10 620,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-10 |
1.53 % |
R 10 460,00 |
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Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 521,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-10 |
1.38 % |
R 11 364,00 |
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Chop |
R 2 600,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-10 |
-1.89 % |
R 2 650,00 |
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Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 3 500,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-10 |
0.00 % |
R 3 500,00 |
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Bananas |
R 13,89 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
3.81 % |
R 13,38 |
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Apples |
R 8,79 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
0.00 % |
R 8,79 |
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Oranges |
R 4,72 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-12.92 % |
R 5,42 |
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Avocados |
R 13,04 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-7.25 % |
R 14,06 |
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Grapes |
R 27,70 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
13.80 % |
R 24,34 |
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Mangos |
R 15,62 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
6.19 % |
R 14,71 |
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Pears |
R 8,69 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
6.76 % |
R 8,14 |
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Pineapples |
R 9,44 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-8.79 % |
R 10,35 |
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Peaches |
R 17,31 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
13.29 % |
R 15,28 |
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Lemons |
R 7,08 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-0.42 % |
R 7,11 |
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Nectarines |
R 7,75 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-63.25 % |
R 21,09 |
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Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 6,73 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-18.52 % |
R 8,26 |
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Blueberries |
R 208,16 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
22.74 % |
R 169,59 |
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Grapefruits |
R 7,16 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-6.89 % |
R 7,69 |
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Potatoes |
R 47,89 |
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2026-04-10 |
-6.17 % |
R 51,04 |
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Tomatoes |
R 9,98 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-19.06 % |
R 12,33 |
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Carrots |
R 6,20 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-1.12 % |
R 6,27 |
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Onions |
R 70,50 |
per 10Kg |
2026-04-10 |
2.09 % |
R 69,06 |
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Cabbage |
R 3,60 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
16.50 % |
R 3,09 |
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Garlic |
R 43,05 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-12.70 % |
R 49,31 |
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Spinach |
R 3,70 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-1.86 % |
R 3,77 |
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 3,64 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-5.70 % |
R 3,86 |
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Peppers |
R 19,55 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
0.21 % |
R 19,51 |
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Chillies |
R 12,24 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
0.91 % |
R 12,13 |
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Pumpkins |
R 2,07 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-0.96 % |
R 2,09 |
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Mushrooms |
R 95,91 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-15.44 % |
R 113,42 |
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Butternuts |
R 4,54 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
6.07 % |
R 4,28 |
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Green beans |
R 13,98 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-21.06 % |
R 17,71 |
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 93,29 |
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2026-04-10 |
-0.49 % |
R 93,75 |
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 46,90 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-1.57 % |
R 47,65 |
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Sheep AB2/3 |
R 82,83 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-1.10 % |
R 83,75 |
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 75,83 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-1.52 % |
R 77,00 |
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 73,50 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
1.03 % |
R 72,75 |
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 24,00 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-90.08 % |
R 242,00 |
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 257,00 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-2.65 % |
R 264,00 |
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Mohair - Ave Non RWS |
R 418,58 |
per Kg |
2026-04-03 |
0.00 % |
R 418,58 |
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Beef A2/3 |
R 60,75 |
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2026-04-10 |
-1.62 % |
R 61,75 |
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Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 42,79 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
0.05 % |
R 42,77 |
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Beef AB2/3 |
R 58,71 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-1.33 % |
R 59,50 |
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Beef B2/3 |
R 56,57 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-1.19 % |
R 57,25 |
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Beef C2/3 |
R 55,57 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-1.21 % |
R 56,25 |
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Kids (under 30kg) |
R 56,78 |
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2026-04-10 |
-4.84 % |
R 59,67 |
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 55,46 |
per kg |
2026-04-10 |
-0.68 % |
R 55,84 |
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Large (above 40kg) |
R 46,31 |
per kg |
2026-04-10 |
105.37 % |
R 22,55 |
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Ewes (Goats) |
R 57,53 |
per kg |
2026-04-10 |
40.87 % |
R 40,84 |
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Poultry Frozen |
R 34,79 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
0.03 % |
R 34,78 |
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Poultry fresh |
R 42,05 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-0.19 % |
R 42,13 |
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Poultry IQF |
R 38,50 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
0.00 % |
R 38,50 |
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Pork Porkers |
R 41,45 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-2.38 % |
R 42,46 |
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Pork Baconers |
R 40,96 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
1.44 % |
R 40,38 |
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Pork Sausage |
R 32,53 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
-0.25 % |
R 32,61 |
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