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Employment in the South African farming sector declined mildly in the third quarter of 2026. Quarterly Labour Force Survey data released by Statistics South Africa show that agricultural employment in the third quarter of 2026 fell by 4% from the second quarter and by 1% from the same period a year ago, to 911k jobs.
Africa’s 2026 headline inflation looks reassuring at first glance, falling mainly because large economies such as Nigeria and Angola are coming off very high levels.The typical Sub-Saharan country tells a different story. The IMF expects median inflation in the region to rise from 3.4% last year to 4.3% this year and 5% in 2027. The World Bank’s October update points the same way
Walk into a food store in South Africa and the fruit looks good. Shiny apples. Perfect oranges. Plums with no marks. Tomatoes red and round.Then you taste it. And it does not taste like it should.No sweetness. No juice. No smell. Hard inside, or mealy, or sour. You paid a high price for something that looks like quality, but does not eat like quality.
The 13th World Potato Congress in Naivasha, Kenya, brought together 800 delegates from more than 70 countries, including 25 African nations, to discuss potato cultivation, food security, processing, and international trade.
The first harvest of early red apricots from genetics provided by International Plant Selection (IPS) is underway in the Koo Valley of the Western Cape.Rubitea red-skinned apricots, a Rubyngo variety only planted thus far in South Africa, are being picked.It is the debut crop of a three-year-old block planted with Rubitea, a variety in the red-skinned Rubyngo range which has only been planted in South Africa.
Oliepryse het Dinsdag gedaal nadat Donald Trump gesê het nuwe Amerikaanse aanvalle op Iran is tans hoogs onwaarskynlik. Beleggers hoop dat diplomatieke gesprekke die konflik kan beëindig.Brent-ruolie het vroeg in die handel gedaal terwyl markte die moontlikheid van minder ontwrigting in die Midde-Ooste ingeprys het. Die Straat van Hormuz bly egter ’n groot risiko vir wêreldwye energievoorrade.
China’s zero-tariff programme, which started in May 2026, allows 53 African countries preferential trade access to the Chinese market until 30 April 2028.
Fertiliser price increases affect food affordability through farmers’ input bills, planting choices, yields and future supply, but the impact differs by crop, subsidy policy and planting calendar and may be much slower than the effect of rising diesel on road transport.
The CEO of the South African Poultry Association, Izaak Breitenbach, says South Africa’s Department of Agriculture’s decision not to impose a blanket ban on poultry imports from Brazil, following the outbreak of Newcastle disease in poultry, is the right one, and that the domestic poultry industry supports it.
The luxury chocolate market has a very clear geography, with the top 20 companies including Lindt, Ferrero, Godiva, Valrhona, Neuhaus, Pierre Marcolini, La Maison du Chocolat, Barry Callebaut, Michel Cluizel, Läderach, Teuscher, Amedei, Domori, Ghirardelli and Tony’s Chocolonely coming from Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, France, the United States and the Netherlands.
The monthly SAPPO Retail Price Statistics Report provides detailed statistics and trends on the retail prices of various meat products, including pork, chicken, beef and lamb.
South African farmers are no strangers to uncertainty, with weather, input costs, commodity prices, market access, logistics and interest rates all influencing agricultural business performance. The prospect of a particularly strong El Niño this summer, bringing below-normal rainfall across much of the country and above-normal temperatures, adds another layer of risk.
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South Africa -Weeklikse Landbou Nuusoorsig - Weekly Agriculture News Summary 4th November 2026
(Compiled around 10 November 2026)
- Super El Niño Strengthens Further – Global Cropland Under Extreme Heat & Drought Hits 3.67 Million km²
- IFAD Warns El Niño Could Cost Global Economy US$11 Trillion – Calls for Urgent Rural Adaptation Finance
- COP31 Opens in Antalya with Food Systems & Agriculture Centre Stage on Day One
- World Bank Forecasts Grain Prices to Rise 14% in 2026 and Another 9% in 2027
- Wheat Futures Hover Near Multi-Month Lows as Traders Eye Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
- USDA WASDE Report Awaited – Record US Soybean Crop Expected, Corn Slightly Lower
- Smart Farming Already Profitable on 42% of World’s Cropland – ETH Zurich & Bonn Study
- Expo AgriTech 2026 Closes in Málaga with Record 8,207 Farmers & 634 Innovations Showcased
- Tractor of the Year 2027 Winners Announced at EIMA International in Bologna
- CNH Industrial Sells Majority Stake in Construction Arm to Kobelco – Doubles Down on Ag Tech
- McCormick Unveils New X8, X7 and X6 Tractor Range at EIMA 2026
- Naïo’s Oz Weeding Robot Expands into Plug-Planting Operations Across Europe
- Côte d’Ivoire Opens First Digital Farming School to Train Next Generation of Agritech Professionals
- AI Cow Monitoring Technology Surpasses 145,000 Animals on New Zealand Dairy Farms
- FarmQA & Planet Labs Launch AI Yield Model Pilot for Sugar Beets with Cooperatives
- MIT-Led Team Secures Up to $53 Million for Next-Generation AI-Designed Safer Herbicides
- Bayer Licenses Gene-Editing Technology Aimed at Nitrogen-Fixing Grain Crops
- CarbonFarm Raises €7 Million to Slash Methane Emissions from Rice Farming
- Valtra Tractors to Factory-Fit PerPlant AI Spot-Spray Sensors
- North Dakota Farms Selected to Trial Five New AgTech Solutions with $500,000 NSF Funding
- India’s Digital Farming Blueprint Identifies 24 Pathways to Boost Smallholder Success
- Gabriel Adinga Wins 2026 Kaduna Agritech Bootcamp with Farmket Marketplace Platform
- Cropcoin Technologies Raises ₹12 Crore to Scale Bio-Fertiliser Network Across Bihar & Jharkhand
- Vietnamese Startup Enfarm Wins Asia-Pacific AI Startup Award for Low-Cost IoT Farming Platform
- OneSoil Global Analytics Now Identifies Nearly 30 Crops from Satellite Imagery
- Reservoir Farms Expands to Washington State to Accelerate Physical AI for Tree Fruit & Berries
- AI Steps In to Vet Multilingual Farm Equipment Manuals for Global Manufacturers
- Federated Learning Advances Crop Disease Detection While Protecting Farm Data Privacy
- New World Screwworm Cases Confirmed in US Wildlife and Livestock – Spreading Westward
- Florida Citrus Growers Battle Ongoing Tree Losses but Refuse to Quit
- China Snaps Up Large Volumes of Australian Canola Amid Improved Trade Ties
- Global Maize, Wheat & Rice Output Still on Track for Second-Largest Crop on Record Despite El Niño
- Southern Africa Braces for Below-Average Rains as Strong El Niño Takes Hold
- Horn of Africa Faces Heightened Flood Risk During October–December Short Rains
- Smallholder Carbon Farming Success Hinges on Collective Action, Experts Say
- Dutch Smart Solutions Showcased for Romanian Agriculture at AgriTech Talks
- LOVOL Launches Intelligent ECVT Hybrid Tractors with Advanced In-Cab Controls
- CLAAS, MAN Engines & Partners Develop Ammonia-Powered Engine for Agricultural Machinery
- TIME Magazine Names Six Agriculture Innovations Among Best Inventions of 2026
- Airponix & Dyson Farming Test Fog-Grown System to Close UK Seed Potato Gap
- John Deere Reshapes Manufacturing Footprint Amid Soft Ag Machinery Market
- AGCO Posts 8.6% Drop in Net Sales as Recovery in Farm Equipment Stalls
- US Farm Sector Debt Projected to Hit Record $605 Billion in 2026
- Mexico Deal Could Boost US Ethanol Exports by More Than 30%, Says Agriculture Secretary
- Winter Wheat Condition Improves Across US Plains Ahead of Critical Growth Stages
- Brazil CONAB Forecasts Record 181.64 Million Tonnes Soybean Crop for 2026/27
- Peanut & Chickpea Markets Face Intense International Competition and Weather Risks
- ICRISAT Unveils AI-Pangenetics Framework to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Crop Breeding
- Syngenta Partners with IIT Ropar’s ANNAM.AI on Crop Health & Pest Forecasting Models
- Global Food System Better Prepared for Super El Niño Than Previous Events Thanks to Technology & Stocks
South African Ostrich Industry News – 11 November 2026
Key Developments
Animal Welfare Concerns Persist
The September 2026 “Blood Feathers” investigation by World Animal Protection continues to draw international attention. The report documented live feather plucking (cutting and pulling feathers without pain relief) on commercial farms in the Klein Karoo supplying luxury brands (YSL, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel) and fast-fashion retailer Shein. South Africa accounts for approximately 75% of global ostrich products. In the 2024/25 season, more than 150 metric tonnes of feathers (valued at over US$60 million) were exported and around 150,000 ostriches were slaughtered. Industry bodies maintain that practices comply with voluntary standards, while animal-welfare groups call for stronger regulation.
First Black Female Ostrich Farmer Scales Up
Nina Magobotla of Lenis Ostrich Farm (Centurion area) remains a prominent success story. Now operating with 142 breeding pairs plus additional stock, her farm produces 300–350 chicks monthly and generates income from live birds, eggs, meat, feathers, shells and feed. Fully self-funded, she is expanding both domestic and international sales of Black Neck ostriches and by-products.
Disease-Testing Boost in Limpopo
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) launched a R14 million Molecular Rapid Response test station on an ostrich farm near Modimolle. The facility enables faster on-site testing for avian influenza and foot-and-mouth disease, benefiting both ostrich and cattle farmers and offering potential support to neighbouring SADC countries.
Industry Context & Challenges
Production has stabilised at roughly 150,000 slaughter birds after earlier declines caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks, prolonged drought in the Oudtshoorn/Klein Karoo region, and rising compliance costs. Specialised chick-rearing has shifted to lower-disease-pressure areas in the Northern and Eastern Cape. Farmers continue to emphasise biosecurity, efficient feeding and multi-product revenue streams (meat, leather, feathers, tourism) to remain viable.
Tourism & Regional Resilience
Oudtshoorn remains the “ostrich capital of the world.” Show farms and “feather palace” guest houses continue to attract visitors, while progressive producers focus on drought-resilient systems and export-quality products.
The South African ostrich sector remains globally dominant but faces ongoing pressure on animal-welfare standards, climate variability and the need for improved disease surveillance.
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Lucerne (Alfalfa) Feed News & Latest Prices – South Africa | November 2026
Latest Price Overview (as of early–mid November 2026)
Lucerne remains the key high-protein forage for dairy, horses, feedlots and small stock. Prices vary significantly by grade, bale size, location and transport distance.
Small Square Bales (typically 18–25 kg)
- Northern Cape (major production area – Orange River): R95 – R130 per bale
- Free State / North West (e.g. Brits area): R75 – R115 per bale (A-grade common at R75–R110)
- Gauteng / inland retail: R110 – R160 per bale
- Western Cape / high-demand areas: R180 – R230 per bale
Large / Big Bales (300–450 kg round or square)
- Farm-gate Northern Cape: R1,450 – R2,100
- Inland average: R1,600 – R3,400
- High-density protein (HDP) big packs (±700 kg): around R4,250 – R4,800 per ton
Bulk / Per Tonne Indications (Inland)
- Grade 1 lucerne: ± R3,500 / ton
- Grade 2 lucerne: ± R3,100 / ton
- Prime lucerne: ± R4,000 / ton
- Chopped lucerne: ± R3,550 – R3,600 / ton
Other Forms
- Lucerne pellets (40 kg): R260 – R280
- Milled lucerne: around R120 – R130 per 15–20 kg bag
Note: Transport can add up to 35% to the final delivered price in coastal or high-demand regions (KZN, parts of Gauteng, Western Cape). Prices are farm-gate or local co-op levels and fluctuate with quality (leaf retention, protein content, colour) and seasonal supply.
Recent Market News
- Softer Prices: Inland lucerne prices eased in October 2026 as supply improved, offering some relief to livestock producers facing high weaner and input costs.
- New Processing Capacity: A new lucerne packhouse was launched at Jantjies Boerdery in Taung (North West) in October 2026. Supported by the provincial Department of Agriculture, it aims to boost local processing, packaging and exports of lucerne products (including pellets) to neighbouring countries such as Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho.
- Industry Levies: Statutory levies on lucerne seed and hay analysis are set to continue and increase from late 2026 / early 2027 to fund industry functions (current rates lapse 30 November 2026).
- Production Focus: Irrigated production along the Orange, Vaal and Fish Rivers remains the backbone. Ongoing trials (e.g. Makhathini) explore lucerne as a complementary cash crop for small-scale growers.
Outlook: Prices are expected to stay relatively stable into late November / early December, supported by steady demand from the dairy and equestrian sectors, though any dry conditions or transport disruptions could tighten supply. Always confirm current quotes with local suppliers, as quality and delivery distance have a large impact.
El Niño Report – Current Status as of 11 November 2026
Current Status
A very strong El Niño is firmly established and continuing to strengthen across the equatorial Pacific. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) maintains an El Niño Advisory.
Key indices (latest available data around 9–10 November 2026):
- NOAA Relative Oceanic Niño Index (RONI) – August–October 2026: +1.97°C to +2.0°C (second-highest for this period since 1950; only 0.1°C behind the 1997–98 event).
- Conventional weekly Niño 3.4: approximately +3.3°C (week of 4 November 2026) — very strong category.
- Sea surface temperature anomalies in the eastern equatorial Pacific have exceeded +4.0°C in places.
- Atmospheric indicators (weakened/reversed trade winds, negative Southern Oscillation Index, enhanced convection in the central/eastern Pacific) remain fully consistent with a strong-to-very-strong El Niño.
Outlook
- Peak intensity: Expected around late November to December 2026.
- Strength: High probability (≈83% for October–December) of reaching a historic event (RONI of +2.5°C or higher for a three-month average), potentially the strongest since at least 1950.
- Persistence: Strong-to-very-strong conditions are favoured through January–March 2027 (>83% chance). El Niño is expected to continue into March–May 2027 before transitioning toward neutral conditions in April–June 2027.
- Models (including NCEP CFS and multi-model ensembles) continue to show further strengthening into the Northern Hemisphere winter.
Regional Implications (Southern Africa Focus)
Strong El Niño events typically increase the likelihood of below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures across much of central and southern Southern Africa during the October 2026 – March 2027 rainy season.
- South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, southern Zambia, Mozambique, Eswatini, Lesotho: Elevated risk of drier-than-normal conditions, particularly in the summer rainfall region, with potential impacts on crop production, water resources and livestock.
- Northern parts of the SADC region (parts of DRC, northern Zambia, Tanzania) are more likely to see near- or above-normal rainfall.
- A positive Indian Ocean Dipole is also present and may modulate regional rainfall patterns.
Note: While El Niño raises the probability of drought, individual seasons can still vary. Monitoring of actual rainfall onset and intensity remains essential for agricultural planning.
Sources: NOAA CPC updates (including 9 November weekly data and October Diagnostic Discussion), Bureau of Meteorology (Australia), WMO Global Seasonal Climate Updates, SADC/SARCOF outlooks, and FEWS NET seasonal monitoring (as of early November 2026).
The next formal NOAA CPC ENSO Diagnostic Discussion is scheduled for around 12 November 2026.
World Wine News – South Africa | 11 November 2026
Key Industry Developments
Heineken Reviews SA Wine Portfolio
Heineken has placed its entire South African wine business under strategic review, just three years after acquiring Distell. Brands including Nederburg, JC Le Roux, Durbanville Hills, Pongrácz, Fleur du Cap and others are included. CFO Harold van den Broek confirmed wine is “still a drag on the portfolio” while beer, RTDs and selected spirits perform strongly. No sale has been announced, but the review is ongoing as the company evaluates the relevance of wine in its local beverage mix.
2026 Harvest & 2027 Outlook
The 2026 harvest is estimated at approximately 1.37 million tonnes — a moderate recovery from 2025 and described as quality-driven despite climatic challenges. Early vineyard conditions for the 2027 season look promising, with good vine reserves, sufficient water in many areas and encouraging bud break. Industry bodies emphasise a continued shift from volume to value and quality.
Trade & Export Focus
- World Wine Trade Group: South Africa hosted the annual meeting in Stellenbosch (1–4 November 2026). Nine wine-producing nations discussed market access, electronic labelling, certification standards and reducing trade barriers.
- Kenya: Strong push into the premium segment. Exports reached US$8.3 million (up 6% in value despite lower volumes). WoSA held a major consumer activation in Nairobi at the end of October.
- UK: Remains the largest market. Packaged wine is holding up better than bulk; industry focus is on premium, sparkling and lighter styles.
- US/AGOA: South Africa Wine has called for urgent government engagement after the US signalled it intends to end preferential AGOA access from 1 January 2027. Tariffs have already hurt bulk wine exports significantly.
Other Notes
- White wines, particularly Chenin Blanc, performed strongly at the recent Cape Winemakers Guild Auction.
- Industry continues to stress sustainable value creation, drought-resistant cultivars and alignment of production with market demand amid elevated stock levels and softer global consumption in some segments.
South Africa’s wine sector remains resilient in quality terms but faces ongoing commercial pressures from global demand softness, trade barriers and the need to protect or grow high-value markets.
Wildlife, Hunting and Game News – South Africa & International | 11 November 2026
South Africa
SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas Meeting
South Africa is hosting the 2026 SADC TFCA Annual Network Meeting (10–12 November) in Skukuza, Kruger National Park. Discussions focus on the revised TFCA Programme (2023–2033), the Law Enforcement and Anti-Poaching (LEAP) Strategy, sustainable financing, community benefit-sharing, and wildlife crime. A new German-supported LEAP project for the region is being launched. Field visits include community enterprises and the SANParks Game Processing Plant.
Court Rulings on Animal Well-Being & Lion Quotas
- The Constitutional Court dismissed a challenge by the South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association against animal well-being provisions in the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act. The ruling (October 2026) upholds the requirement to consider animals’ physical, physiological and mental health in wildlife decisions. It does not ban hunting.
- The Gauteng High Court ordered the Environment Minister to determine and communicate annual export quotas for captive-bred lion derivatives (including for 2024 and 2025), ruling the previous failure to do so unlawful.
Wildlife Ranching
Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) celebrated its 20th anniversary. Auction values reached approximately R1.01 billion (up 12.5% year-on-year) despite Foot-and-Mouth Disease disruptions and higher international travel costs affecting hunting tourism. Hennie and Joan Barnard of Skietfontein were named Wildlife Rancher of the Year 2026. Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has publicly supported transferring regulation of the wildlife ranching industry to the Department of Agriculture, describing game farming as an “agricultural commodity” — a move that has drawn criticism from conservation groups.
Rhino Poaching
A rhino cow and calf were poached at Lawrence de Lange Game Reserve in Komani (Eastern Cape) in early November. Two suspects were arrested and horns recovered. National figures show about 230 rhinos poached in the first eight months of 2026 (a modest decline from 2025).
Trophy Hunting Quotas
Export quotas for 2026/2027 remain in place for limited numbers of elephant, black rhino and leopard trophies. A recent review of trophy hunting in sub-Saharan Africa found positive conservation and community outcomes in roughly 65% of cases, particularly where communities or private landowners control wildlife rights and revenues (stronger results in Namibia and South Africa).
International
CITES Standing Committee (Geneva, 2–6 November 2026)
The 81st meeting addressed implementation of decisions from CoP20, including rhinoceros enforcement, ivory trafficking, Asian big cats and other compliance issues. Parties reviewed progress on the Rhinoceros Enforcement Task Force outcomes.
Global Biodiversity
At the recent UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) in Armenia, nearly 200 countries agreed on steps to get nature-protection goals back on track toward 2030 targets, though funding gaps and implementation challenges remain significant.
Other Notes
International hunters continue to face higher travel costs and regulatory pressures in some markets. Debates persist globally between those emphasising sustainable-use models (including regulated hunting) for conservation funding and community benefits, and those advocating stronger restrictions or bans on trophy hunting and related trade.
The sector remains characterised by ongoing tension between sustainable-use approaches, animal-welfare considerations, anti-poaching efforts and international trade regulations.
Key Developments
Supreme Court Ruling on Bird Flu Compensation
The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled on 28 October 2026 that poultry farmers must be compensated at fair market value for uninfected birds and eggs culled under compulsory disease-control measures during avian influenza outbreaks. The court dismissed an appeal by the Department of Agriculture, which had previously valued some culled stock at zero.
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) described the judgment as “significant and groundbreaking.” The industry lost an estimated R10.5 billion during the major 2023 outbreak. The Director of Animal Health has until 19 November 2026 to seek leave to appeal to the Constitutional Court.Moneyweb
Brazil Newcastle Disease – No Blanket Ban
South Africa will continue importing poultry from Brazil despite a Newcastle disease outbreak reported in the state of Santa Catarina in mid-to-late October 2026. The Department of Agriculture confirmed it will not impose a country-wide ban. Trade in fresh poultry meat, hatching eggs and day-old chicks continues under existing veterinary health certificates, provided products come from disease-free premises (with buffer zones).
SAPA supports the decision, noting Brazil supplies the bulk of South Africa’s poultry imports (around 70%). Only affected facilities are restricted.Citizen
Trade Tensions: AGOA and US Chicken Imports
With South Africa set to lose African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits from 1 January 2027, the local industry is pushing to end the long-standing duty-free rebate allowing roughly 74,000 tonnes of US chicken portions into the country annually.
SAPA argues the arrangement should fall away now that preferential access is ending and has called for engagement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Producers warn that losing anti-dumping protections could lead to further pressure, plant closures and job losses. The rebate quota was recently adjusted slightly upward.Timeslive
Avian Influenza Vaccination Policy Shift
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has moved to amend regulations under the Animal Diseases Act to formally allow highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccination. This follows pressure from SAPA, which had highlighted the need for a practical and affordable alternative to widespread culling.
The change aims to give producers a legal framework combining vaccination, biosecurity and testing, reducing the need for large-scale destruction of flocks.Gov.za
Market & Industry Snapshot
- Feed costs: Lower maize and soybean prices in 2026 have boosted profitability for major producers. Astral and Rainbow have reported significantly improved earnings.
- Retail prices: Average chicken retail prices reached approximately R72.97/kg in October 2026 (up 3.1% month-on-month and 6.4% year-on-year).
- Infrastructure challenges: Unreliable municipal water and electricity supplies continue to raise costs. Large abattoirs can lose around R100,000 per hour during outages.
- Disease status: Limited commercial HPAI outbreaks reported in 2026 have largely been contained. Newcastle disease vaccination is standard in the broiler industry.
The sector remains focused on biosecurity, trade protection and moving toward vaccination as a more sustainable response to avian influenza, while navigating international trade uncertainties.
National Overview
National dam storage remains healthy but continues a gradual seasonal decline as summer begins. As of the week ending around 10 November 2026, most inland provinces are still well above 90%, while the Western Cape and parts of KwaZulu-Natal are lower.
Provincial Dam Storage (as of 10 November 2026)
Neighbouring countries
- Lesotho: 91.2%
- Eswatini: 96.7%
Western Cape / Cape Town System
The Western Cape Water Supply System (Cape Town’s six major dams) stood at 71.6% on 10 November 2026 (down from the previous week and significantly lower than the same period in 2025).
Major Cape Town dams (10 November 2026):
- Theewaterskloof: ≈ 71%
- Voëlvlei: ≈ 53%
- Berg River: ≈ 94%
- Wemmershoek: ≈ 77%
- Steenbras Upper: ≈ 101%
- Steenbras Lower: ≈ 46–47%
Key Notes
- Inland provinces (especially the Vaal and Orange River systems) remain very strong.
- The Western Cape is the main area of concern heading into the dry summer season, with Voëlvlei and Steenbras Lower notably lower than last year.
- Authorities continue to urge water conservation nationwide as levels begin their seasonal decline under the influence of the strengthening El Niño pattern.
Data is compiled from the latest available Department of Water and Sanitation weekly updates and City of Cape Town daily readings as of 10–11 November 2026.
As of November 2026South Africa's food industry remains one of the most sophisticated on the African continent. It has a dual structure, with highly commercial, export-oriented production on one side and smaller-scale and emerging farmers on the other. Right now the farm-to-fork chain is being shaped by strong production volumes, persistent cost pressures, disease risks, logistics challenges, and shifting consumer and trade dynamics.
AMT
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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White maize |
R 3 839,00 |
per Ton |
2026-11-10 |
-0.80 % |
R 3 870,00 |
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Yellow maize |
R 3 683,60 |
per Ton |
2026-11-10 |
-0.44 % |
R 3 700,00 |
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Soybeans |
R 8 810,00 |
per Ton |
2026-11-10 |
-0.34 % |
R 8 840,00 |
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Sunflower seed |
R 9 848,20 |
per Ton |
2026-11-10 |
-1.52 % |
R 10 000,00 |
||
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Wheat |
R 5 810,00 |
per Ton |
2026-11-10 |
-0.34 % |
R 5 830,00 |
||
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Sorghum (IPP) |
R 5 366,00 |
per Ton |
2026-11-06 |
-3.78 % |
R 5 577,00 |
||
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Groundnuts (IPP Randfontein)) |
R 24 015,00 |
per Ton |
2026-11-06 |
1.45 % |
R 23 671,00 |
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Cotton (IPP) |
R 10 920,00 |
per Ton |
2026-11-06 |
-2.06 % |
R 11 150,00 |
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Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 480,00 |
per Ton |
2026-11-06 |
-0.38 % |
R 11 524,00 |
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Chop |
R 3 700,00 |
per Ton |
2026-11-06 |
0.00 % |
R 3 700,00 |
||
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Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 3 400,00 |
per Ton |
2026-11-06 |
0.00 % |
R 3 400,00 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Bananas |
R 8,01 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-7.40 % |
R 8,65 |
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Apples |
R 10,90 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-1.89 % |
R 11,11 |
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Oranges |
R 4,23 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
19.49 % |
R 3,54 |
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Avocados |
R 20,54 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
4.00 % |
R 19,75 |
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Grapes |
R 76,69 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-27.73 % |
R 106,11 |
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Mangos |
R 9,62 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-26.79 % |
R 13,14 |
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Pears |
R 11,03 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
1.19 % |
R 10,90 |
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Pineapples |
R 10,89 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
19.93 % |
R 9,08 |
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Peaches |
R 24,58 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-1.68 % |
R 25,00 |
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Lemons |
R 5,48 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
25.11 % |
R 4,38 |
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Nectarines |
R 23,84 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-8.10 % |
R 25,94 |
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Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 7,13 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
8.19 % |
R 6,59 |
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Blueberries |
R 41,06 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
1.51 % |
R 40,45 |
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Grapefruits |
R 5,97 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-3.40 % |
R 6,18 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Potatoes |
R 60,61 |
per 10Kg |
2026-11-06 |
9.84 % |
R 55,18 |
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Tomatoes |
R 9,56 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
19.50 % |
R 8,00 |
||||
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Carrots |
R 4,29 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
7.25 % |
R 4,00 |
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Onions |
R 93,35 |
per 10Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-8.99 % |
R 102,57 |
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Cabbage |
R 2,56 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
3.64 % |
R 2,47 |
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Garlic |
R 72,66 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-11.94 % |
R 82,51 |
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Spinach |
R 4,29 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
28.44 % |
R 3,34 |
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 8,70 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
21.34 % |
R 7,17 |
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Peppers |
R 12,70 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
5.48 % |
R 12,04 |
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Chillies |
R 7,02 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
13.23 % |
R 6,20 |
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Pumpkins |
R 2,59 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-10.69 % |
R 2,90 |
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Mushrooms |
R 72,17 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
27.28 % |
R 56,70 |
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Butternuts |
R 5,21 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-3.70 % |
R 5,41 |
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|
Green beans |
R 14,65 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
27.17 % |
R 11,52 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 111,36 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
0.05 % |
R 111,30 |
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|
Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 57,58 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
2.07 % |
R 56,41 |
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|
Sheep AB2/3 |
R 94,67 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-0.74 % |
R 95,38 |
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|
Sheep B2/3 |
R 84,33 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
0.69 % |
R 83,75 |
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|
Sheep C2/3 |
R 82,00 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
0.00 % |
R 82,00 |
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 212,00 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-2.30 % |
R 217,00 |
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|
Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 232,00 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-1.69 % |
R 236,00 |
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|
Mohair - Ave Non RWS |
R 368,40 |
per Kg |
2026-10-23 |
-5.24 % |
R 388,76 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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|
Beef A2/3 |
R 67,01 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
2.31 % |
R 65,50 |
||||
|
Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 47,08 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-2.83 % |
R 48,45 |
||||
|
Beef AB2/3 |
R 63,25 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
3.27 % |
R 61,25 |
||||
|
Beef B2/3 |
R 58,47 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-1.32 % |
R 59,25 |
||||
|
Beef C2/3 |
R 57,40 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
-2.05 % |
R 58,60 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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|
Kids (under 30kg) |
R 61,53 |
per kg |
2026-11-06 |
-2.24 % |
R 62,94 |
||||
|
Medium (30-40kg) |
R 62,23 |
per kg |
2026-11-06 |
7.44 % |
R 57,92 |
||||
|
Large (above 40kg) |
R 46,52 |
per kg |
2026-11-06 |
-3.30 % |
R 48,11 |
||||
|
Ewes (Goats) |
R 49,37 |
per kg |
2026-11-06 |
9.01 % |
R 45,29 |
||||
|
Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
|
Poultry Frozen |
R 32,68 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
0.40 % |
R 32,55 |
||||
|
Poultry fresh |
R 36,35 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
0.80 % |
R 36,06 |
||||
|
Poultry IQF |
R 32,80 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
0.89 % |
R 32,51 |
||||
|
Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
|
Pork Porkers |
R 32,67 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
1.68 % |
R 32,13 |
||||
|
Pork Baconers |
R 31,56 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
1.06 % |
R 31,23 |
||||
|
Pork Sausage |
R 24,78 |
per Kg |
2026-11-06 |
0.08 % |
R 24,76 |
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This is CRA MEDIA .
