Between October and February, which is typically planting to pollination, the weather becomes an important factor in the South African grains and oilseeds market and, to some extent, a major driver of prices.
Local cotton prices expected to decline in the next 2-3 months due to supply pressures in the Northern hemisphere.
An unprecedented array of factors has disrupted agricultural, energy and financial markets, pushing many commodities to near record highs but sending equities spiraling downward.
Agricultural analysts worldwide are turning their attention to the southern hemisphere, where the 2022/2023 summer crop season commences this month.