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South Africa’s agricultural sector has seen several major developments. The Pretoria High Court ruled that farmers may now purchase approved Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines and vaccinate their own livestock, provided they follow strict notification and reporting requirements. The state is not obliged to supply vaccines, but farmers can obtain them from authorised suppliers.
At the same time, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture has launched a large-scale FMD vaccination campaign using vaccines imported from Türkiye, with more than 11,000 cattle already vaccinated and a total of 560,000 doses allocated across affected areas.
Meanwhile, economic concerns remain high. Political analyst Frans Cronje warned that South Africa could face severe currency weakness if future political developments lead to policies that undermine investor confidence and economic growth.
In the grain sector, Grain SA and Sacota have taken legal action over ongoing delays in implementing a revised wheat tariff. Nearly two years after the application was submitted, producers continue to face rising production costs and financial pressure while awaiting a final decision. Together, these developments highlight the growing challenges and opportunities facing South African agriculture, livestock production, and the broader economy.

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Over 30 civil society organisations under the Stop Financing Factory Farming coalition have called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to improve transparency, accountability, and environmental and social safeguards in its agricultural financing, particularly under the Feed Africa Strategy
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has launched legal proceedings against the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) and Minister Parks Tau in an attempt to scrap the 72,000-tonne annual US bone-in chicken import quota.
South Africa’s agricultural exports got off to a strong start in 2026, reaching US$3.7 billion in the first quarter — an 11% increase from the same period last year. The growth was driven by higher export volumes and improved commodity prices for key products such as grapes, apples, pears, maize, wine, stone fruit, sugar, nuts, avocados, and wool.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has launched a large-scale vaccination campaign to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) using vaccines manufactured by Dollvet in Türkiye. In the first phase, 11,429 cattle were vaccinated in the Harry Gwala District, targeting the SAT 1, SAT 2, and SAT 3 strains.
In fruit production, choosing the right cultivar and rootstock is one of the most critical long-term decisions a grower makes. Provar plays a vital role by providing independent evaluation of new varieties and rootstocks to help South African growers reduce the high financial risks of planting unsuitable material.
Inskrywings vir TLU SA se Jongboer van die Jaar 2026-kompetisie sluit op 19 Junie, en jong produsente regoor Suid-Afrika word dringend aangemoedig om in te skryf vir een van georganiseerde landbou se mees gesogte erkennings
The global green fertilizer market was valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% to reach USD 4 billion by 2035. Green fertilizers have become a key driver of sustainable and regenerative agriculture, helping farmers reduce chemical usage, improve soil health, enhance crop resilience, and meet stricter environmental and regulatory standards.
Urea is the world’s most widely used nitrogen fertilizer, playing a vital role in boosting crop yields, enhancing agricultural productivity, and supporting global food security. It contains 46% nitrogen, one of the highest concentrations among nitrogen fertilizers, making it highly efficient.
South Africans are facing sharp increases in the cost of living as recent steep fuel price hikes push up expenses for transport, food, and electricity. Petrol rose by R3.27 per litre and diesel by more than R5 per litre this month, following April increases, with inland 93-octane petrol jumping from R20.19 to R23.25 in April — one of the largest monthly rises in decades.
South Africa has become the world’s largest citrus exporter, with companies like the FPT Group playing a critical role through its private port terminals in Durban, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), and Cape Town.
South Africa has become the world’s largest citrus exporter, with companies like the FPT Group playing a critical role through its private port terminals in Durban, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), and Cape Town.
South Africa remains Africa’s largest maize producer and one of the world’s top producers, with an annual output of 13–15 million tonnes. Its advanced farming systems and strong agricultural infrastructure keep it dominant on the continent
Kunsmatige intelligensie (KI) kan vars produkte langer vars hou, vermorsing verminder en logistiek verbeter, maar ondernemings wat die tegnologie blindelings gebruik, loop groot regs-, veiligheids- en reputasierisiko’s.
The banana industry continues to face significant headwinds, including rising production and logistics costs, weather disruptions, labor shortages, higher fuel and fertilizer prices, and phytosanitary threats like Fusarium TR4.
South Africa’s livestock industry is currently facing one of its most serious challenges in recent years due to the widespread outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
Voorspellings oor die verwagte El Niño-verskynsel in die 2026-’27-somer bring vrae oor die moontlike impak op die Noord-Kaap. Volgens Johan van den Berg, onafhanklike landbouweerkundige, het see-oppervlaktemperature vinnig na El Niño-toestande verskuif en dui alles op ’n moontlike “super”-El Niño vanaf September 2026 tot minstens Februarie 2027.
South Africa’s sugar giant, Tongaat Hulett, has received a vital lifeline as a grower-led consortium called GrowerCo steps in to prevent the company’s liquidation and stabilise its operations.The intervention comes ahead of the company’s postponed liquidation hearing in June.

As of Wednesday 27 May 2026
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Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Trigger Global Fertilizer Shortage Warnings for 2026–2027 harvests.
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FAO Chief Economist Warns Severe Global Food Crisis Could Hit Within 6–12 Months due to fertilizer shortages.
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Urea Prices Surge 46–70% amid Middle East conflict and Hormuz restrictions.
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Middle East Crisis Could Cut Africa’s 2026 Economic Growth by 0.2% — joint AU-AfDB report.
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Global Fertilizer Price Index Hits Highest Level Since Late 2022.
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UN Warns 45 Million More People Could Face Acute Hunger by mid-2026 due to fertilizer disruptions.
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FAO: Hormuz Crisis Will Directly Impact 2026 and 2027 Crop Yields.
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Nitrogen Fertilizer Prices Jump Sharply, forcing shifts from corn to soybeans in some regions.
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Global Food Price Index Rises for Third Consecutive Month in April 2026.
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Antimicrobial Use in Livestock Reaches 3,500–4,300 Tonnes annually across Africa.
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World Bank Projects Modest 2% Decline in Agricultural Prices for 2026, but risks tilted upward.
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Geopolitics, Not Supply & Demand, Now Driving Global Agriculture — Rabobank Outlook.
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Fertilizer Shortages Likely to Reduce 2027 Global Crop Production.
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Civil Society Calls on AfDB to Stop Financing Industrial Livestock at 2026 Annual Meetings.
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Rising Input Costs and Drought Push Romanian Corn Acreage to Decade Low.
Trade, Markets & Policy (16-28)
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US Agricultural Exports Projected at $174 Billion for FY2026.
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Trump Administration Signs Multiple New Reciprocal Trade Deals expanding US ag market access.
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China Ag Purchase Commitments Under Scrutiny as part of ongoing US-China talks.
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USMCA Review Looms in 2026 — major implications for North American ag trade.
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India and EU Finalise Trade Agreement covering agricultural goods.
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South Africa Proposes Major Reforms to Automotive Programme to boost EV battery minerals processing.
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Global Wheat Markets Shift from Surplus to Balanced amid rising costs.
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Slowing Global Demand Meets Rising Production in 2026 ag outlook.
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Rwanda Expands Tea Production through smallholder focus and quality initiatives.
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Kenyan Macadamia Growers Demand End to Raw Nut Export Ban.
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South Africa’s Agricultural Exports Rise 11% in Q1 2026.
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Grain SA and Sacota Take Legal Action over delayed wheat tariff implementation.
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International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 officially launched with global events.
Agritech, Innovation & Sustainability (29-40)
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AI and Generative AI Become Field-Ready Decision Tools in 2026.
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Precision Agriculture Adoption Accelerates where clear ROI is proven.
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Agricultural Robotics & Automation Surge to address labour shortages.
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Digital Twins and Predictive Analytics gain traction in farm management.
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Provar Emphasises Independent Cultivar Evaluation to reduce planting risks in South Africa.
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USDA Launches National AgTech Testing Network for real-world validation.
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Bio-Engineering and CRISPR highlighted as critical for climate resilience.
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Ag Retailers Position Themselves as Digital Data Partners for farmers.
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Smart Irrigation and IoT Solutions top farmer investment priorities.
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Regenerative Agriculture Practices gain momentum amid sustainability push.
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Farms as Energy Producers — solar and biogas trends accelerate.
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Cultiva App by Provar advances structured data collection in cultivar trials.
Regional & Sector Developments (41-50)
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KwaZulu-Natal Launches Major FMD Vaccination Drive using Turkish Dollvet vaccines.
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Gauteng Hosts Veterinary Services Awards celebrating abattoir excellence.
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Severe Flooding in Western Cape causes R6.3 billion damage to pome and stone fruit industry.
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South Africa Becomes World’s Largest Citrus Exporter.
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Rooibos Gains Zero-Tariff Access to China, boosting export potential.
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Poultry Sector Booms in South Africa while Beef Struggles with FMD.
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Green Fertilizer Market Projected to Reach $4 Billion by 2035.
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Australian Agriculture Faces Varroa Mite Spread threatening pollination.
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New World Screwworm prompts emergency treatments in affected regions.
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Global Shift Toward Value-Added African Food Products gains momentum with focus on traceability and sustainability.
These headlines reflect the current state of global agriculture as of 27 May 2026, dominated by geopolitical fertilizer disruptions, technological transformation, and regional resilience efforts. Let me know if you want any section expanded!
These headlines reflect the current dominant forces shaping global agriculture: geopolitical fertilizer shocks, rapid agritech advancement, climate volatility, and the ongoing push for sustainability and resilience.

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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||
|
White maize |
R 3 330,00 |
per Ton |
2026-05-25 |
-0.15 % |
R 3 335,00 |
||
|
Yellow maize |
R 3 360,00 |
per Ton |
2026-05-25 |
-0.74 % |
R 3 385,00 |
||
|
Soybeans |
R 6 828,20 |
per Ton |
2026-05-25 |
-0.75 % |
R 6 880,00 |
||
|
Sunflower seed |
R 8 560,00 |
per Ton |
2026-05-25 |
-1.04 % |
R 8 650,00 |
||
|
Wheat |
R 5 800,00 |
per Ton |
2026-05-25 |
-0.48 % |
R 5 828,00 |
||
|
Sorghum (IPP) |
R 4 480,00 |
per Ton |
2026-05-22 |
1.68 % |
R 4 406,00 |
||
|
Groundnuts (IPP) |
R 24 762,00 |
per Ton |
2026-05-22 |
2.60 % |
R 24 135,00 |
||
|
Cotton (IPP) |
R 11 910,00 |
per Ton |
2026-05-22 |
2.32 % |
R 11 640,00 |
||
|
Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 276,00 |
per Ton |
2026-05-22 |
-0.82 % |
R 11 369,00 |
||
|
Chop |
R 1 950,00 |
per Ton |
2026-05-22 |
0.00 % |
R 1 950,00 |
||
|
Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 3 700,00 |
per Ton |
2026-05-22 |
0.00 % |
R 3 700,00 |
||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||
|
Bananas |
R 7,26 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-15.58 % |
R 8,60 |
||
|
Apples |
R 9,55 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
5.52 % |
R 9,05 |
||
|
Oranges |
R 4,06 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-16.97 % |
R 4,89 |
||
|
Avocados |
R 14,99 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-5.49 % |
R 15,86 |
||
|
Grapes |
R 39,07 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
17.93 % |
R 33,13 |
||
|
Mangos |
R 16,94 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
3.86 % |
R 16,31 |
||
|
Pears |
R 9,82 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
6.39 % |
R 9,23 |
||
|
Pineapples |
R 9,59 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-18.93 % |
R 11,83 |
||
|
Peaches |
R 23,97 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
19.08 % |
R 20,13 |
||
|
Lemons |
R 4,98 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-4.23 % |
R 5,20 |
||
|
Nectarines |
R 8,11 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-71.04 % |
R 28,00 |
||
|
Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 6,38 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-8.73 % |
R 6,99 |
||
|
Blueberries |
R 177,21 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
10.94 % |
R 159,74 |
||
|
Grapefruits |
R 5,07 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-17.69 % |
R 6,16 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
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Potatoes |
R 42,94 |
per 10Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-11.95 % |
R 48,77 |
||||
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Tomatoes |
R 19,00 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
7.71 % |
R 17,64 |
||||
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Carrots |
R 7,99 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-19.46 % |
R 9,92 |
||||
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Onions |
R 100,53 |
per 10Kg |
2026-05-22 |
1.83 % |
R 98,72 |
||||
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Cabbage |
R 3,03 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-1.94 % |
R 3,09 |
||||
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Garlic |
R 50,38 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
13.96 % |
R 44,21 |
||||
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Spinach |
R 5,32 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-13.07 % |
R 6,12 |
||||
|
Sweet Potatoes |
R 4,83 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-6.58 % |
R 5,17 |
||||
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Peppers |
R 15,91 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-1.67 % |
R 16,18 |
||||
|
Chillies |
R 7,89 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
0.38 % |
R 7,86 |
||||
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Pumpkins |
R 2,54 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
0.00 % |
R 2,54 |
||||
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Mushrooms |
R 84,76 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-28.14 % |
R 117,95 |
||||
|
Butternuts |
R 3,78 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-13.10 % |
R 4,35 |
||||
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Green beans |
R 23,78 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
5.97 % |
R 22,44 |
||||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
|
Sheep A2/3 |
R 104,75 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
1.21 % |
R 103,50 |
||||
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 51,57 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-0.81 % |
R 51,99 |
||||
|
Sheep AB2/3 |
R 88,63 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
1.29 % |
R 87,50 |
||||
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 78,50 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-0.85 % |
R 79,17 |
||||
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 75,88 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-2.09 % |
R 77,50 |
||||
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 253,00 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
0.00 % |
R 253,00 |
||||
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 275,00 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
0.73 % |
R 273,00 |
||||
|
Mohair - Ave Non RWS |
R 413,29 |
per Kg |
2026-05-15 |
1.23 % |
R 408,26 |
||||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
|
Beef A2/3 |
R 62,67 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
1.08 % |
R 62,00 |
||||
|
Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 42,02 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
0.29 % |
R 41,90 |
||||
|
Beef AB2/3 |
R 59,75 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-0.42 % |
R 60,00 |
||||
|
Beef B2/3 |
R 58,25 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
0.43 % |
R 58,00 |
||||
|
Beef C2/3 |
R 57,25 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
0.00 % |
R 57,25 |
||||
|
Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
|
Kids (under 30kg) |
R 57,66 |
per kg |
2026-05-22 |
3.52 % |
R 55,70 |
||||
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 56,61 |
per kg |
2026-05-22 |
3.30 % |
R 54,80 |
||||
|
Large (above 40kg) |
R 59,42 |
per kg |
2026-05-22 |
100.68 % |
R 29,61 |
||||
|
Ewes (Goats) |
R 50,86 |
per kg |
2026-05-22 |
16.49 % |
R 43,66 |
||||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Poultry Frozen |
R 34,98 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-0.29 % |
R 35,08 |
||||
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Poultry fresh |
R 42,18 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-2.07 % |
R 43,07 |
||||
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Poultry IQF |
R 37,42 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
0.00 % |
R 37,42 |
||||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Pork Porkers |
R 35,91 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-4.49 % |
R 37,60 |
||||
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Pork Baconers |
R 35,84 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-3.60 % |
R 37,18 |
||||
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Pork Sausage |
R 29,09 |
per Kg |
2026-05-22 |
-2.32 % |
R 29,78 |
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— Animal Arts 😻 (@MurariRaj20) May 25, 2026
Die hof het beslis: die staat het boere in die steek gelaat in die stryd teen BKS.
— Saai (@Saai_org) May 26, 2026
Hierdie uitspraak is ’n oorwinning vir elke vee- en wildboer wat moes ly onder gesloer, magsmisbruik en onbevoegdheid.
Nou begin die werklike oorlog teen BKS. #BekEnKlouseer #BKS #Saai… pic.twitter.com/3oKKgSvW8C
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— ThinkYou (@Th1nkY0u) May 26, 2026Kyk:
— AfriForum (@afriforum) May 26, 2026
Adjunkpresident Paul Mashatile sê Afrikaners moet hul historiese rol in die onteiening van swart Suid-Afrikaners se grond erken voordat gesprekke oor erkenning as ’n inheemse nasie kan voortgaan.
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