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South Africa is experiencing its largest foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, which has cost the cattle industry billions of rand. Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp told Parliament that private companies will be invited to manufacture the Agricultural Research Council’s (ARC) FMD vaccine under licence, as the ARC cannot meet demand on its own.
Die Minister van Landbou, Willie Aucamp sê die besluit om die waarnemende bestuurshoof van Onderstepoort Biologiese Produkte, Jacob Madumo voorlopig te skors was die regte ding om te doen om die momentum van die bek- en klouseer-inentingsprogram te behou.
South Africa’s record maize harvest is providing near-term relief for livestock and poultry producers by stabilising a key raw-material cost, supported by strong production and substantial carryover stocks. This is expected to limit upward pressure on maize prices for the rest of the current marketing season.However, lower maize prices do not automatically mean substantially cheaper finished feed.
Beestelers sal by vanjaar se Nampo Alfa, wat van 2 tot 4 Oktober by Bothaville plaasvind, praktiese riglyne kry oor hoe funksionaliteit, aanpasbaarheid en vrugbaarheid winsgewende beesboerdery kan ondersteun.
The United States Ambassador to South Africa, L. Brent Bozell III, said that President Cyril Ramaphosa should condemn the chant, ‘Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’. He shared this information during a discussion with SABC News regarding the United States’ new visa restriction policy.
South Africa exported 19,281 tonnes of maize last week: 27% to Botswana, 26% to Zimbabwe, and the rest to other neighbouring countries. In the 2026-27 marketing year, which started in May 2026, South Africa could export roughly 3.0 million tonnes of maize. This would be up from 2.4 million tonnes in the past season. South Africa has ample maize supplies, supported by robust production.
This worries us as rice-importing countries. I pay close attention to these rice production issues because, in South Africa, while we are a net exporter of agricultural products, rice is one of the products we are not endowed with. We rely 100% on imports.
South African retailers and food companies promised to buy 95% of their sugar from South Africa under the Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan, a deal between government, industry and labour to protect local jobs.But new data shows they are not keeping that promise.
Daar is nuwe kommer oor bek-en-klouseer, veral in die Oos-Kaap en KwaZulu-Natal waar uitbrekings weer toeneem. Daar is ook kommer dat nie alle positiewe gevalle aangemeld word nie, wat die situasie erger maak
Die SAID se nuwe stelsel vir die dieselrabat is nou oop vir registrasie op eFiling. Boere wat diesel vir primêre landbouproduksie gebruik kan vanaf Maandag 21 September via die RAV01 vorm registreer en 'n profiel skep met ondersteunende dokumente.
Volgens Saai moet daar vasgestel word of daar enige onreëlmatighede was met die prysbepaling van entstowwe, verkryging en produksiekapasiteit. (Foto: Dunevax)Die land se vermoë om bek-en-klouseer (BKS) te bekamp, kan nie verder deur onbeantwoorde vrae oor Onderstepoort Biologiese Produkte (OBP) gekortwiek word nie, sê Saai.
South Africa’s canola industry has gained strong momentum over the past decade, evolving from an alternative crop into an important part of many rotation systems. Discussions at NAMPO Cape focused on the need to broaden producer knowledge and to work with partners that add real value to farming operations.
South Africans are on average poorer in 2026 than 18 years ago, with economic growth failing to keep pace with population growth.GDP growth slowed to 0.9% in Q2 2026 from 1.9% in Q1, while population growth reached 1.2% to 63.52 million, meaning GDP per capita is falling.
There has been debate over BRICS' value as a political grouping with limited economic ties, but rising geoeconomic tensions and US tariff threats have made it more vital.The bloc, first suggested in 2001 and formally established in 2009 in Yekaterinburg, now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa plus new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia and UAE
The 2026 SA Olive Awards in Paarl celebrated South Africa's olive industry, honouring producers, agricultural workers and Extra Virgin Olive Oil brands while highlighting opportunities in emerging international markets.
The global market for fruit ripening systems — covering ethylene exposure, temperature, humidity and airflow control — is growing steadily and is projected to reach $3.4 billion by 2034. It was valued at $1.8 billion in 2025 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 7.3% over the following eight years.
At a panel discussion on El Niño preparedness, concern was raised that while practical steps to improve resilience make sense in theory, many smaller farmers cannot afford them.
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SSouth Africa -Weeklikse Landbou Nuusoorsig - Weekly Agriculture News Summary 16 September 2026
- Strong El Niño Declared: Global Crop Risks Rise for Southern Africa, India and Australia
- Record Maize Harvests in Key Regions Provide Temporary Feed Cost Relief Amid Weather Uncertainty
- Generative AI Adoption Hits 17% of Global Farmers, McKinsey Survey Finds
- Florida Growers Order 300,000 Gene-Edited Trees to Combat Citrus Greening
- Corteva Unveils Hybrid Wheat Breakthrough Ahead of Planned 2027 Commercial Launch
- Low-Cost Laser Weeding Robot Passes Field Tests in Canada and Tanzania for Smallholders
- University of Chicago Gene Editing Boosts Rice Yields by 25% Using Native Genes
- Peanut Pan-Genome Study Identifies Gene for 20% Yield Gain Under Dense Planting
- New Synthetic Molecules Help Plants Fight Drought Without Stunting Growth
- Bumblebees Trialled as Delivery System for Phage Therapy Against Crop Disease
- Biographica and Hudson River Issue Open Call for Unsolved Crop Traits Starting with Tomato
- Rovensa Next Expands Biosolutions Push with Major Bet on Brazil Market
- ADM Reports ~1 Million Metric Tons CO2 Cut via Regenerative Agriculture Programme
- Blue Farm Raises Over $2m to Secure Japan’s Matcha Tea Production Amid Global Demand Surge
- CIMMYT and Asia Pacific Seed Association Advance Maize Innovation Partnership for Asia
- China Proposes Negative List to Restrict Online Sales of Specified Pesticides
- Romanian Farmers Clash with Police Over EU Livestock Export Ban
- Central Vietnam Floods Damage Rice and Vegetable Crops as Further Rain Threatens
- Pakistan Cotton Output Falls as Farmers Shift Acreage to Sugarcane
- Mexico Resumes Live Cattle Exports to US After Screwworm-Related Halt
- US Prepares Possible Reopening of Santa Teresa, New Mexico Cattle Crossing
- Trump-Xi Summit in Focus for Agricultural Trade and Soybean Purchase Commitments
- US Beef Import Expansion Plans Draw Pushback from Domestic Cattle Producers
- Global Fertilizer Prices Remain Elevated; Supply Risks Persist from Geopolitical Tensions
- FAO Notes World Food Prices at Highest Levels Since Late 2022 Amid Supply Concerns
- Poultry Continues to Lead Animal Protein Growth as Beef Supplies Tighten in Northern Hemisphere
- Egg Farms Identified as Weak Link in Rapidly Expanding and Modernising Global Sector
- Biologicals Adoption Rises, Especially Among Specialty Crop Farmers Worldwide
- Farmers Prioritise Selective Spending on Fertilizer and Machinery Amid Margin Pressure
- Hyperspectral Imaging Project in New Zealand Advances Internal Apple Defect Detection
- Living Roots Targets Full-Stack Biologicals Platform with AI-Led R&D After New Funding
- UK £20m Farm Automation and Robotics Competition Boosts AgTech Scale-Up Efforts
- Electrostatic Field Treatment Strengthens Tomato Seedlings Without Chemicals (China Research)
- Salt-Tolerant Plant Genome Sequenced to Support Farming on Saline Land
- ICAR-SBI Releases Three New Disease-Resistant Sugarcane Varieties for India’s Cane Belt
- Direct-Seeded Rice Method Cuts Emissions and Water Use with Carbon Credit Potential (India)
- First Badri Calf Born via OPU-IVF Technology Aids Indigenous Breed Conservation
- Global AgTech Investment Continues in Robotics, Biologicals and Precision Tools
- Precision Irrigation and Sensor-Fusion Systems Deliver Water Savings of Up to 30%
- Autonomous Tractors and Laser Weeders Scale Commercial Deployments Across Multiple Countries
- Regenerative Agriculture Programmes Show Measurable Carbon and Soil Health Gains
- Trade Disruptions in Black Sea and Energy Markets Continue to Affect Grain and Fertilizer Flows
- El Niño Peak Timing Raises Particular Concern for Southern Africa Maize Season
- Premium and Pot-Still Brandy Segments Show Resilience Amid Broader Spirits Volume Pressure
- Value-Chain Integration Highlighted as Cost-Control Strategy for Smaller Poultry Producers
- International Research Collaboration Advances Climate-Resilient Canola Genetics
- Digital Traceability and Data Platforms Expand in Sugarcane, Biofuels and Row Crops
- Public-Private Partnerships Accelerate Gene Editing and Trait Discovery Pipelines
- Smallholder-Focused Disease Intelligence and AI Tools Roll Out in South Asia
- Global Focus Intensifies on Building Anti-Fragile Agri-Food Systems Against Climate and Geopolitical Shocks
El Niño is present, active and continuing to strengthen. An El Niño Advisory remains in effect from the NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC).Current Oceanic Conditions
- Weekly Niño 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly (week centred mid-September 2026): approximately +3.0°C (very strong range).
- Daily values in mid-to-late September have approached or tied previous record levels near +3.07°C.
- Warm anomalies are widespread across the east-central and eastern equatorial Pacific, with significant subsurface heat content still available to support further surface warming.
- Atmospheric indicators (including a strongly negative Southern Oscillation Index) are consistent with a mature and intensifying El Niño.
- Greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño (Niño 3.4 / RONI ≥ +2.0°C) during Northern Hemisphere autumn and winter 2026–27.
- Approximately 75% chance of a historic-strength event during October–December 2026 (exceeding the strongest events since 1950, defined as a three-month RONI of +2.5°C or higher).
- Model consensus centres the peak on October–December 2026.
El Niño is expected to continue through at least March–May 2027, with high probabilities (near 100% in many model ensembles) through early 2027 before gradually declining later in the year.Summary
As of 23 September 2026, the 2026–27 El Niño is already very strong and on a trajectory that could make it one of the most intense events in the modern observational record. Impacts on global weather patterns, agriculture and temperatures are expected to become more pronounced as the event peaks in the coming months. Regular updates from NOAA CPC and other centres should be monitored, as conditions continue to evolve.
A powerful El Niño is fully established and still intensifying in the equatorial Pacific. Niño 3.4 anomalies have reached around +3.0°C (very strong range), with some daily values approaching or tying previous records. Forecasters assign a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event through autumn and winter 2026–27, and roughly a 75% chance of historic strength during October–December 2026. This is already influencing global weather patterns.Regional Highlights (mid-to-late September 2026)
- Europe: Marked north–south contrast. Southern and western areas (Spain, Italy, parts of France) remain unusually warm and summer-like, with temperatures in the high 20s to low 30s °C in places. Northern and some eastern areas are more changeable or cooler under frontal systems. High pressure often dominates western Europe, keeping conditions relatively dry in many regions.
- North America: Warm anomalies persist in many areas. California and parts of the western and southern United States are preparing for increased storm risk linked to the strengthening El Niño. Heat and dry conditions continue in some interior regions.
- Asia: Typhoon activity is notable (e.g., Typhoon Dujuan affecting Japan with heavy rain and landslides). Parts of South and Southeast Asia show mixed signals, with some areas experiencing reduced monsoon rainfall and drought concerns, while others face heavy rain.
- Africa: Early signs of the typical El Niño pattern emerging, with increased drought risk developing in southern Africa for the coming season and potential for heavier rains in parts of East Africa later.
- South America & Australia: Variable conditions. Southern South America has seen heavy rain and flooding risks in places, while northern areas and parts of Australia face drier tendencies consistent with El Niño.
- Oceans & Extremes: Arctic and Antarctic sea-ice extents remain below average. Extreme heat events, wildfires, and heavy rainfall episodes continue to be reported in multiple regions against the backdrop of elevated global temperatures.
The very strong El Niño is expected to further shape autumn and winter weather, raising the likelihood of wetter conditions in some regions (e.g., southern United States, parts of South America and East Africa) and drier conditions in others (southern Africa, parts of Australia, Indonesia and northern South America). Global temperatures are likely to stay elevated.Weather conditions remain highly dynamic; local forecasts should be consulted for specific areas, as short-term systems can override the broader seasonal pattern.
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Fertiliser
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Price (R/ton)
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Month-on-month change
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Year-on-year change
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Urea (46%)
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≈ 17,497
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–6.5%
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+39.7%
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LAN (28%)
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≈ 19,125
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Unchanged
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+97.1%
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MAP
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≈ 22,742
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+25.6%
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+20.8%
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Potassium Chloride (MOP/KCl granular)
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≈ 10,822
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–17.1%
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+5.1%
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- Prices reflect lagged international movements (typically 4–6 weeks to flow through to the local market).
- Nitrogen products (urea and LAN) eased in July after earlier sharp international declines, but remained substantially higher than a year earlier.
- Phosphate fertilisers (especially MAP) continued to rise as higher global DAP, sulphur and ammonia costs filtered through.
- Potash (MOP) saw a notable monthly decline but stayed slightly above year-ago levels.
- Local prices remain elevated compared with 2025 levels overall, driven by earlier global supply disruptions (including Middle East tensions), higher energy and sulphur costs, and the rand exchange rate.
- International urea prices had softened significantly by mid-2026 after peaking earlier in the year, but phosphate markets stayed tighter.
- South African producers continue to face high input costs heading into the 2026/27 summer planting season. Feed and fertiliser cost pressure is frequently cited alongside weather risks (El Niño outlook).
- Retail or delivered prices to farms can vary by region, volume, supplier, and transport costs and are typically higher than the wholesale averages shown above.
South African Weather Forecast – Next Week
(Approximate overview for 22–29 September 2026)Weather across South Africa is expected to be mostly mild to warm with a mix of sunny, partly cloudy and occasional showery conditions. A cut-off low system is forecast to influence the southern parts later in the week, bringing rain chances, especially to the Western, Northern and Eastern Cape. Temperatures will generally be pleasant for spring, with cooler conditions possible in the south later in the period.Regional SummaryGauteng (Johannesburg / Pretoria area)
- Mostly fine to partly cloudy.
- Daytime highs around 22–26°C.
- Overnight lows around 12–15°C.
- Isolated afternoon showers or thundershowers possible mid-week.
- Light to moderate winds.
- Partly cloudy to cloudy at times.
- Highs mostly 18–26°C early in the week, cooling later.
- Increased chance of rain and showers from about Thursday/Friday onward (possible totals of several millimetres in places).
- Cooler and windier conditions possible towards the weekend as a system moves through.
- Overnight lows around 12–16°C.
- Partly cloudy and warm.
- Highs around 23–26°C.
- Some chance of light showers or drizzle at times, especially later in the week.
- Moderate easterly to north-easterly winds at times.
- Generally fine to partly cloudy.
- Highs in the low-to-mid 20s°C.
- Isolated showers possible, with better rain chances later in the week linked to the southern system.
- Cooler nights possible in higher-lying areas.
- Mostly sunny to partly cloudy and warm.
- Highs often in the mid-20s to low 30s°C in places.
- Some rain possible later in the week in southern parts.
- Early part of the week (Tue–Thu): Generally more settled and milder/warmer across much of the country.
- Later part of the week (Fri–Sun): Increased rain chances over the southern and south-western regions as a cut-off low or frontal system approaches.
- Temperatures are expected to drop in the south later in the week.
- No major severe weather warnings currently highlighted for the immediate period, but local thunderstorms remain possible in the interior.
AMT
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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White maize |
R 3 968,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-21 |
0.71 % |
R 3 940,00 |
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Yellow maize |
R 3 963,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-21 |
0.54 % |
R 3 941,60 |
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Soybeans |
R 8 860,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-21 |
0.00 % |
R 8 860,00 |
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Sunflower seed |
R 9 960,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-21 |
0.00 % |
R 9 960,00 |
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Wheat |
R 6 044,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-21 |
-0.43 % |
R 6 070,00 |
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Sorghum (IPP) |
R 5 905,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-18 |
3.89 % |
R 5 684,00 |
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Groundnuts (IPP Randfontein)) |
R 22 210,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-18 |
1.60 % |
R 21 861,00 |
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Cotton (IPP) |
R 11 170,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-18 |
-7.77 % |
R 12 111,00 |
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Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 448,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-18 |
0.68 % |
R 11 371,00 |
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Chop |
R 3 350,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-18 |
0.00 % |
R 3 350,00 |
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Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 3 900,00 |
per Ton |
2026-09-18 |
0.00 % |
R 3 900,00 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Bananas |
R 11,13 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-10.75 % |
R 12,47 |
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Apples |
R 10,14 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
2.11 % |
R 9,93 |
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Oranges |
R 2,41 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-0.82 % |
R 2,43 |
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Avocados |
R 16,90 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
1.62 % |
R 16,63 |
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Grapes |
R 44,57 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-13.41 % |
R 51,47 |
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Mangos |
R 41,24 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-30.96 % |
R 59,73 |
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Pears |
R 9,44 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
1.94 % |
R 9,26 |
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Pineapples |
R 7,91 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-6.61 % |
R 8,47 |
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Peaches |
R 91,92 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
70.66 % |
R 53,86 |
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Lemons |
R 4,38 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
7.88 % |
R 4,06 |
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Nectarines |
R 37,69 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
15.44 % |
R 32,65 |
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Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 6,68 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
9.33 % |
R 6,11 |
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Blueberries |
R 60,46 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-19.23 % |
R 74,85 |
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Grapefruits |
R 5,36 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-12.13 % |
R 6,10 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Potatoes |
R 65,87 |
per 10Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-0.09 % |
R 65,93 |
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Tomatoes |
R 6,16 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-14.44 % |
R 7,20 |
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Carrots |
R 3,98 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-19.60 % |
R 4,95 |
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Onions |
R 156,70 |
per 10Kg |
2026-09-18 |
1.29 % |
R 154,70 |
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Cabbage |
R 2,47 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-6.44 % |
R 2,64 |
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Garlic |
R 106,74 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
17.32 % |
R 90,98 |
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Spinach |
R 2,52 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-21.00 % |
R 3,19 |
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 4,32 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
10.77 % |
R 3,90 |
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Peppers |
R 16,09 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-7.79 % |
R 17,45 |
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Chillies |
R 7,84 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-17.39 % |
R 9,49 |
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Pumpkins |
R 3,41 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-2.29 % |
R 3,49 |
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Mushrooms |
R 73,40 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-8.98 % |
R 80,64 |
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Butternuts |
R 6,38 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
0.00 % |
R 6,38 |
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Green beans |
R 17,69 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-15.32 % |
R 20,89 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 104,25 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
0.13 % |
R 104,11 |
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 54,71 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-4.00 % |
R 56,99 |
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Sheep AB2/3 |
R 92,86 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
2.69 % |
R 90,43 |
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 83,14 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
1.92 % |
R 81,57 |
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 80,57 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
1.61 % |
R 79,29 |
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 241,00 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-0.82 % |
R 243,00 |
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 258,00 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-1.53 % |
R 262,00 |
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Mohair - Ave Non RWS |
R 376,35 |
per Kg |
2026-09-11 |
0.00 % |
R 376,35 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Beef A2/3 |
R 64,05 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
0.17 % |
R 63,94 |
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Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 47,42 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
1.07 % |
R 46,92 |
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Beef AB2/3 |
R 61,19 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-1.42 % |
R 62,07 |
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Beef B2/3 |
R 57,29 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-0.50 % |
R 57,58 |
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Beef C2/3 |
R 55,67 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-0.46 % |
R 55,93 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Kids (under 30kg) |
R 60,74 |
per kg |
2026-09-18 |
-0.91 % |
R 61,30 |
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 50,58 |
per kg |
2026-09-18 |
-0.94 % |
R 51,06 |
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Large (above 40kg) |
R 43,78 |
per kg |
2026-09-18 |
62.03 % |
R 27,02 |
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Ewes (Goats) |
R 49,39 |
per kg |
2026-09-18 |
1.50 % |
R 48,66 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Poultry Frozen |
R 32,48 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
3.31 % |
R 31,44 |
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Poultry fresh |
R 34,48 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
0.15 % |
R 34,43 |
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Poultry IQF |
R 30,50 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
-1.23 % |
R 30,88 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Pork Porkers |
R 30,95 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
3.62 % |
R 29,87 |
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Pork Baconers |
R 29,61 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
1.40 % |
R 29,20 |
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Pork Sausage |
R 23,84 |
per Kg |
2026-09-18 |
1.23 % |
R 23,55 |
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