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South Africa’s beef industry is reeling from a rampant foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, with 300 cases reported in 2025, mainly in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga. Farmers face economic devastation, with export losses in the hundreds of millions of rands, no compensation, and growing frustration over the state’s mismanagement. FMD, spread by uncontrolled animal movement (especially in communal and municipal lands), has slashed beef exports by 62% from January to June 2025, costing an estimated R800 million in lost revenue. China, a key market gained recently, is among those lost. Remaining markets include Jordan, UAE, and Kuwait.Domestic markets suffer too, with low prices for breeding cattle and calves at auctions due to buyer fears of financial risk.Feedlot operations face delays—quarantine and clearance disrupt supply, pushing Class A beef prices to R75/kg, while weaner calf prices drop from 65% to 50% of Class A.
Plek-plek reën het die afgelope week verligting gebring in Suid-Afrika se somer- en winterreënstreke, maar droogte en dalende damvlakke bly ’n bekommernis. In die somerreënstreek het Bloemfontein 40 mm op 20-21 September gekry, Cradock 25 mm, Bethlehem 20 mm en Warden 16 mm. In die Wes-Kaap het Stellenbosch, Kaapstad, Grabouw (29 mm), Villiersdorp (22 mm) en Langewens (14 mm) op 15-16 September reën gesien, wat wintergraan- en vrugtegebiede bevoordeel.Droogte in Suid-Kaap: Johan van den Berg, landbouweerkundige, waarsku dat die Suid-Kaap en Tuinroete baie droog bly ná maande se swak reën. Damvlakke in Mosselbaai en vier hoofopgaardamme is 10-40% laer as verlede jaar.
The Western Cape is sending a trade delegation to Canada in November 2025 to boost exports of wine and table grapes, capitalizing on a market gap left by Ontario’s boycott of US alcohol, sparked by Premier Doug Ford’s March 2025 order to remove American wines from Liquor Control Board (LCB) shelves. Other Canadian provinces followed, creating opportunities amid US-South Africa trade tensions and 30% US tariffs on SA goods. Minister Ivan Meyer, inspired by Canadians ditching Napa Valley wines, sees this as a chance to fill the void, a sentiment echoed at a G20 Summit prep dinner with Canada’s Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, who signaled Canada’s openness to trade. The CapeWine 2025 show (September 10-12) drew over 50 Canadian importers, including LCB reps, confirming interest in SA viticultural products.
Suid-Afrika se makadamiabedryf staar ’n kleiner 2025-oes in die gesig (af van 93,433 ton na 85,116 ton), deels weens droogte wat opbrengste in sekere gebiede knou, maar pryse sal kort- tot mediumtermyn ondersteun word deur globale tekorte. Absa Agri se 2025-markverslag waarsku dat die 30%-Amerikaanse invoertarief—SA se naasgrootste mark—die 2026-oes se bemarking bemoeilik, met moontlike kosteabsorpsie deur kopers of verskuiwing na mededingers soos Kenia en Australië (wat slegs 10% betaal).
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Vrystaat Landbou (VL) dring aan dat die minister van polisie plaasaanvalle en -moorde, soos gedefinieer in die Nasionale Landelike Beveiligingstrategie, afsonderlik rapporteer in misdaadstatistieke, saam met alle ernstige geweldsmisdade (moord, poging tot moord, gewapende roof, ernstige aanrandings) wat landelike huishoudings tref.
The Western Cape is sending a trade delegation to Canada in November 2025 to boost exports of wine and table grapes, capitalizing on a market gap left by Ontario’s boycott of US alcohol, sparked by Premier Doug Ford’s March 2025 order to remove American wines from Liquor Control Board (LCB) shelves.
Boere in die Suid-Kaap het begin platsny ná ’n droë winter, maar gars lyk die beste van die wintergewasse, met koring en kanola wat ly onder lae reënval. Die gars vaar beter as verwag, ondanks slegs 45 mm groeiseisoenreën.
The Western Cape Government applauds Minister John Steenhuisen, G20 Agricultural Ministers, and the National Department of Agriculture for endorsing the G20 Food Security Task Force Declaration during South Africa’s G20 Presidency.
Oliepryse het gestyg, ondersteun deur geopolitieke spanning in Europa en die Midde-Ooste, hoewel die vooruitsig van meer olievoorraad en kommer oor die impak van handelstariewe op die wêreldwye brandstofvraag die styging beperk het. Die kommoditeit het met 0,6% opgegaan na net bo 67 Amerikaanse dollar ‘n vat.
South Africa's agricultural exports to the US jumped 26% in Q2 2025 to $161 million, outpacing the usual 9% quarterly growth, thanks to a 90-day tariff pause letting savvy shippers flood the market.
Reën het sedert verlede week plek-plek oor dele van die oostelike en sentrale binneland van die somerreënstreek voorgekom. Nóg reën kan in die komende weke val, maar dit dui nog nie die einde van kouefronte aan nie.
Tot 40 mm reën het op 20 en 21 September by Bloemfontein geval, terwyl 25 mm by Cradock, 20 mm by Bethlehem en 16 mm by Warden aangeteken is.
Namibië se landbousektor toon ’n tydperk van strategiese herstel en kuddeherbouing ná twee jaar van droogte, sê die Namibië Landbou-unie in sy jongste kwartaalverslag. Gevolglik het beesbemarking skerp gedaal met 56% en beesvleisuitvoere het met die helfte afgeneem tot 5 461 ton, met swakker handelsvloei na Suid-Afrika, Brittanje en China.
South Africa is positioning itself as a global heavyweight in hemp and cannabis, blending its sunny climate, private-sector hustle, and smart policies to turn "weed" into economic wildfire.
Suid-Afrika se landbousektor, hoewel veerkragtig, staan voor groot uitdagings weens president Donald Trump se 30%-invoertarief op produkte soos sitrus, wyn, neute en vrugtesap, wat vanaf 1 Augustus 2025 geld.
The challenges that American farmers face, struggling with exports of their soybeans and other crops, show once again the importance of open and fair trade. The current higher U.S. tariffs, along with retaliatory measures by trading partners, pose a problem for everyone.
Dr. Jurgens Barnard, waarnemende direkteur van veeartsenykundige dienste, het bevestig dat bewegingsbeperkings op alle plase binne ’n 10 kilometer-radius van besmette gebiede ingestel is, maar nuwe gevalle dui daarop dat die virus reeds buite hierdie ingeperkte gebiede beweeg het.
South Africa's Southern Cape avocado harvest is exploding, projected at 5,000–7,000 tons for 2025—double last year's 3,000 tons—thanks to new plantings and orchard expansions from Swellendam to Plettenberg Bay, says Derek Donkin, CEO of the Subtropical Growers' Association (Subtrop). It takes 7-8 years for trees to hit peak, so expect more growth ahead.
- Winterreënstreek: 10-20 mm word einde September tot begin Oktober verwag, veral langs die Suid-Kaapse kus en binneland, met minder in die weste (bv. 5-10 mm by Malmesbury).
- Somerreënstreek: 20 mm+ in die laaste week van September vir KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng en noordoostelike Oos-Kaap; 10-20 mm vir Vrystaat, oostelike Noordwes, suidelike Limpopo en res van Oos-Kaap, maar reën sal ongelyk val. Ligte neerslae is moontlik in Oktober.
- Kouefronte: Frontale stelsels kan tot 6 Oktober kom, maar sal meestal suidwaarts om die land trek. Minimum temperature kan op 28-30 September tot 4-6 °C daal in gebiede soos Upington en Prieska.
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White maize |
R 3 780,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-22 |
-2.63 % |
R 3 882,20 |
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Yellow maize |
R 3 554,80 |
per Ton |
2025-09-22 |
-0.37 % |
R 3 568,00 |
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Soybeans |
R 7 080,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-22 |
-1.67 % |
R 7 200,00 |
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Sunflower seed |
R 10 620,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-22 |
-0.19 % |
R 10 640,00 |
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Wheat |
R 6 080,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-22 |
-0.20 % |
R 6 092,00 |
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Sorghum (IPP) |
R 4 688,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-19 |
1.34 % |
R 4 626,00 |
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Groundnuts (IPP) |
R 22 692,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-19 |
0.04 % |
R 22 682,00 |
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Cotton (IPP) |
R 9 450,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-19 |
0.00 % |
R 9 450,00 |
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Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 319,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-19 |
0.24 % |
R 11 292,00 |
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Chop |
R 3 400,00 |
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2025-09-19 |
0.00 % |
R 3 400,00 |
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Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 4 000,00 |
per Ton |
2025-09-19 |
1.27 % |
R 3 950,00 |
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Bananas |
R 8,21 |
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2025-09-19 |
0.12 % |
R 8,20 |
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Apples |
R 13,22 |
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2025-09-19 |
7.57 % |
R 12,29 |
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Oranges |
R 6,00 |
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2025-09-19 |
8.89 % |
R 5,51 |
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Avocados |
R 22,22 |
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2025-09-19 |
-1.11 % |
R 22,47 |
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Grapes |
R 40,43 |
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2025-09-19 |
-43.71 % |
R 71,83 |
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Mangos |
R 9,04 |
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2025-09-19 |
-13.33 % |
R 10,43 |
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Pears |
R 9,74 |
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2025-09-19 |
4.06 % |
R 9,36 |
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Pineapples |
R 9,87 |
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2025-09-19 |
-8.36 % |
R 10,77 |
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Peaches |
R 44,72 |
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2025-09-19 |
-55.43 % |
R 100,34 |
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Lemons |
R 6,30 |
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2025-09-19 |
-9.61 % |
R 6,97 |
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Nectarines |
R 68,30 |
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2025-09-19 |
169.43 % |
R 25,35 |
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Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 8,91 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
1.25 % |
R 8,80 |
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Blueberries |
R 70,96 |
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2025-09-19 |
-2.30 % |
R 72,63 |
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Grapefruits |
R 7,19 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-18.20 % |
R 8,79 |
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Potatoes |
R 36,55 |
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R 41,97 |
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Tomatoes |
R 5,02 |
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-6.17 % |
R 5,35 |
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Carrots |
R 4,63 |
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-9.22 % |
R 5,10 |
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Onions |
R 43,95 |
per 10Kg |
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-9.36 % |
R 48,49 |
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Cabbage |
R 1,49 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-9.15 % |
R 1,64 |
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Garlic |
R 69,36 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-6.56 % |
R 74,23 |
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Spinach |
R 1,70 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-19.05 % |
R 2,10 |
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 4,82 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-8.37 % |
R 5,26 |
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Peppers |
R 17,79 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-28.84 % |
R 25,00 |
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Chillies |
R 9,98 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-25.47 % |
R 13,39 |
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Pumpkins |
R 9,10 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
17.88 % |
R 7,72 |
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Mushrooms |
R 89,60 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
1.85 % |
R 87,97 |
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Butternuts |
R 10,96 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-6.00 % |
R 11,66 |
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Green beans |
R 9,09 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-10.27 % |
R 10,13 |
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 104,44 |
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2025-09-19 |
-0.30 % |
R 104,75 |
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 50,23 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
0.06 % |
R 50,20 |
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Sheep AB2/3 |
R 88,38 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
0.92 % |
R 87,57 |
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 79,25 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-1.81 % |
R 80,71 |
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 76,67 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-3.11 % |
R 79,13 |
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 182,00 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
1.11 % |
R 180,00 |
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 205,00 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
3.54 % |
R 198,00 |
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Mohair |
R 375,69 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
1.44 % |
R 370,34 |
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Beef A2/3 |
R 67,20 |
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2025-09-19 |
1.62 % |
R 66,13 |
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Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 36,88 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-0.19 % |
R 36,95 |
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Beef AB2/3 |
R 65,78 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
2.56 % |
R 64,14 |
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Beef B2/3 |
R 58,67 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-1.51 % |
R 59,57 |
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Beef C2/3 |
R 57,20 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
-0.75 % |
R 57,63 |
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Kids (under 30kg) |
R 70,89 |
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2025-09-19 |
-10.04 % |
R 78,80 |
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 59,83 |
per kg |
2025-09-19 |
-2.05 % |
R 61,08 |
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Large (above 40kg) |
R 50,57 |
per kg |
2025-09-19 |
-5.86 % |
R 53,72 |
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Ewes (Goats) |
R 62,10 |
per kg |
2025-09-19 |
-4.17 % |
R 64,80 |
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Poultry Frozen |
R 34,66 |
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2025-09-19 |
-0.63 % |
R 34,88 |
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Poultry fresh |
R 40,58 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
0.52 % |
R 40,37 |
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Poultry IQF |
R 35,65 |
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2025-09-19 |
0.00 % |
R 35,65 |
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Pork Porkers |
R 36,51 |
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2025-09-19 |
0.11 % |
R 36,47 |
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Pork Baconers |
R 36,02 |
per Kg |
2025-09-19 |
0.28 % |
R 35,92 |
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Pork Sausage |
R 28,30 |
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2025-09-19 |
1.00 % |
R 28,02 |
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