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Peace prospects in the Middle East took another hit as President Donald Trump said he will not extend the June memorandum of understanding with Iran, which expires Monday. That agreement was meant to create a 60-day window for a lasting deal, but both Washington and Tehran now say it’s effectively dead.Oil markets reacted quickly.
South Africa’s red meat industry, government, universities, researchers, financiers and technology providers will meet in Pretoria on 15 and 16 September 2026 for the Agri X Fusion Red Meat Value Chain Collaboration Summit at Silver Lakes Golf Club. It’s the first event in the new Agri X Fusion Industry-Academia Collaboration Series.
Climate-smart agriculture must prioritise practical, farmer-centred solutions rather than technology or financing models that fail to match farmers’ realities. This was the core message from experts at a Kagiso Trust session during the High-Level SADC Food Systems Transformation Policy Dialogue in Durban, an official side event of the 2026 SADC Summit.
The South African wine industry has until Wednesday, 19 August 2026 to submit nominations for the 2027 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event honours.Anyone involved in the industry can nominate individuals who have shown leadership, innovation, dedication and service.
Volgens ’n oorsig van die 2025-mark in Amerikaanse dollar was daar sterk groei in wolpryse ten spyte van laer produksie. Die prys van 19 mikron fynwol het met 39% gestyg en 28 mikron sterkwol selfs met 75%.
South African exporters may qualify retrospectively for China’s zero-tariff treatment if their goods were cleared by Chinese customs from 1 May 2026, even if they didn’t have a certificate of origin at the time of shipment.
Oil prices may be holding below the levels many feared, but the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is already changing the way global energy moves.Countries are finding alternative routes, supply agreements are shifting and markets are beginning to adjust. At the same time, higher energy costs continue to influence inflation and interest-rate expectations around the world.
South Africa’s ostrich industry is still centered around Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo and Southern Cape. August 2026 paints a mixed but cautiously positive picture after years of drought and the disruption caused by avian influenza
South Africa’s citrus industry has secured wider access to the Indian market after nearly a decade of negotiations. India has approved additional fruit fly cold treatment options for fresh South African citrus, which the industry says will improve fruit quality and add important logistical flexibility to existing export conditions
Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt warned that expropriation without compensation will undermine the foundation of South Africa’s economy: private property rights.Speaking at the 9th BizNews Conference, Roodt said property rights are what enabled trade, wealth creation and economic progress since the start of agriculture.
South Africa’s ,25,653 small-scale sugarcane growers are a lifeline for rural communities in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. The industry supports 65,000 direct and 270,000 indirect jobs, and over a million livelihoods. But productivity is well below potential, limiting both farm profits and rural economic impact.
Leaders, policymakers, farmers’ organisations, researchers, development partners and business representatives from across Africa and beyond gathered in Durban today for the High-Level SADC Food Systems Transformation Policy Dialogue, held as part of the 2026 SADC Summit.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will spend more than R1 trillion on public infrastructure over the next three years, including roads, rail, ports, electricity transmission, water, schools and hospitals.
South Africa’s wheat plantings may fall to the lowest level in nearly a hundred years. Still, the output for the season may not be as bad. For example, if we take the average 5-year wheat yield of 3,88 tonnes per hectare across an area of 473 900 hectares, South Africa could end up with a crop of about 1.8 million tonnes.
Major world economies are increasingly protecting their farmers through subsidies, tariffs and trade barriers. South Africa continues to follow a relatively open-market approach, leaving its agricultural sector more vulnerable on an uneven global playing field.
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed South Africa’s new Expropriation Act into law in January 2025. The government frames it as a land reform measure to address apartheid-era dispossession, but critics argue it goes far beyond land. The Act establishes a framework for expropriating all “property” — immovable, movable, and intangible.
The US is heading for its largest soybean harvest ever, with USDA forecasting 4.52 billion bushels at a yield of 52.7 bushels per acre. Whether that’s good news hinges almost entirely on China.Under a May agreement, China committed to buy 25 million tonnes of US soybeans per year through 2028 as part of a broader $17 billion agricultural package.
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South Africa -Weeklikse Landbou Nuusoorsig - Weekly Agriculture News Summary 12th August 2026
- Strong El Niño intensifies, raising drought risks for Southern Africa, Australia, India and parts of Asia.
- FAO maps highest agricultural drought probability zones under emerging El Niño.
- French drought threatens to halve maize crop and deepen EU harvest losses.
- Canadian farmers battle heavy disease pressure as harvest approaches.
- Extreme heat drives record-early Champagne and Burgundy harvests in France.
- US Crop Tour Day 1 reveals divided Corn Belt: drought-damaged west vs wetter east.
- Argentina prepares for wetter El Niño conditions that could boost summer crop yields.
- World food prices hit multi-year high in July amid weather and conflict pressures (FAO).
- USDA August report forecasts large US corn crop despite lower yields.
- Pro Farmer Crop Tour shows lower corn yield potential in South Dakota and Ohio.
- US sorghum conditions deteriorate sharply in early August.
- Global cereal production forecast to ease from recent highs in 2026/27.
- Cotton reports offer mixed bag: higher US acres but lower expected yields.
- Grains rally after USDA yield cuts and strong export inspections.
- Soybean complex strengthens on solid demand and crush data.
- Wheat markets supported by production reductions in key exporters.
- Tyson Foods to close or sell three US beef facilities amid industry struggles.
- Cargill workers vote to end dispute that idled US beef plant.
- JBS converts Pennsylvania beef plant into value-added processing facility.
- US beef sector faces ongoing supply constraints and capacity adjustments.
- CoBank: Fertiliser prices likely to stay elevated through 2028 due to conflicts and supply issues.
- US receives first Moroccan phosphate shipment in five years after temporary trade relief.
- China extends phosphate export restrictions, tightening global supply.
- International urea prices soften while phosphates remain supported.
- Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue to affect fertiliser and energy flows.
- CNH “Farmer Pulse” report: Precision technology now essential for most North American farmers.
- AGCO expands AI tools to help farmers produce more with less.
- DJI sees major opportunity for BVLOS drone growth in Australia.
- UK launches £20m robot fund to boost agtech scale-up.
- Thailand links AI and agriculture in new “AI squared” industrial strategy.
- BASF invests €15m in Climate Center for rising regulatory demands.
- Farmers increasingly adopt AI-driven robots, drones and weed-zapping lasers.
- Bosch Rexroth advances modular computing platforms for agricultural machinery automation.
- Case IH launches next-generation Puma tractors with enhanced connectivity.
- US farm bill stalls in Senate Ag Committee over SNAP provisions.
- Mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef advances in bipartisan vote.
- National Grain and Feed Association opposes major US rail merger application.
- Food costs remain relatively steady in latest US Consumer Price Index.
- Primaries set stage for potential US agriculture committee shakeups.
- Global trade uncertainty and possible tariffs weigh on agricultural outlooks.
- New Zealand fast-tracks major open-ocean salmon farm as aquaculture targets growth.
- Practical Farmers of Iowa launches 2026 cover-cropping cost-share program.
- India advances next phase of agritech evolution focused on climate resilience.
- InsectBiotech raises €7.2m to scale insect protein production.
- Walmart, PepsiCo, Nestlé and Microsoft join Asia Pacific Agri-Food Summit 2026.
- South African and global wine sectors report early harvests and export shifts.
- US rangeland and pasture conditions rated very poor to poor in multiple western states.
- Biofuel and regenerative agriculture rules advance in the US.
- Supply-chain resilience efforts intensify amid ongoing geopolitical risks.
- Agritech investment and start-up activity remain active despite broader market pressures.
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El Niño News –
- Interior provinces (Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State and much of the Northern Cape): Fine and cool to warm. Daytime highs generally in the mid-to-upper 20s °C (Pretoria and Johannesburg around 26–29 °C; some northern areas approaching 30 °C later in the week). Nights remain chilly in places.
- Western Cape: Partly cloudy to cloudy along the coast, with a chance of light morning showers or rain over the Overberg and Garden Route. Cooler overall, especially along the south and west coasts. Northern West Coast districts warmer.
- Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal coast: Fine to partly cloudy, with isolated showers possible, particularly along the east coast and adjacent interior later in the period.
- No severe weather warnings currently in force. UV levels are high to very high, so sun protection is advised. Conditions are expected to remain largely dry through the rest of the week as cold fronts stay south of the country.
Field crops have performed strongly. Maize deliveries are advancing well toward a large (near-record) crop, supporting ample domestic supply and export potential. Horticulture (including citrus and wine grapes) has also delivered solid volumes, though some citrus export estimates were revised slightly lower. The wine harvest is estimated higher year-on-year with good quality potential.Challenges and risks
Commodity prices have softened while input costs remain elevated, squeezing margins. Foot-and-mouth disease continues to constrain livestock and red-meat export opportunities. Logistics and infrastructure constraints persist in places.Looking ahead (2026/27 season)
A strengthening El Niño is expected to bring a drier and warmer summer across much of the summer-rainfall region. This raises risks of delayed rainfall onset, reduced crop yields (especially maize and other field crops), higher irrigation demand, heat stress, and pressure on grazing and water resources. Current soil moisture and large carry-over stocks from the previous season should provide a buffer through late 2026 and into early 2027, but the new planting season will require careful risk management.Longer-term view (BFAP Baseline 2026)
The sector is projected to keep outperforming the broader economy if it prioritises export growth (particularly higher-value horticulture and livestock once disease risks ease), productivity gains through technology and better practices, infrastructure improvements, and inclusive transformation. Animal health, logistics and climate resilience remain key focus areas.In summary, the immediate weather is relatively benign and warming, supporting late-season activities, while the agricultural sector benefits from a strong current harvest but must prepare for more challenging drier conditions linked to the developing El Niño in the coming summer.
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Product
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Average Price (R/t)
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Month-on-Month Change
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Year-on-Year Change
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|---|---|---|---|
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Urea (46%)
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17,497
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–6.45%
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+39.73%
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LAN (28%)
|
19,125
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Unchanged
|
+97.10%
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MAP
|
22,741.50
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+25.61%
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+20.76%
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Potassium Chloride (MOP, granular)
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10,822
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–17.11%
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+5.07%
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- Nitrogen products (urea and LAN) showed mixed movement — urea eased following international declines, but both remain substantially higher than a year earlier.
- Phosphates (MAP) rose sharply month-on-month as earlier international strength (supported by high sulphur costs, limited Chinese exports and Middle East supply risks) filtered through to the local market.
- Potash (MOP) declined notably month-on-month on improved international availability but stayed slightly above year-ago levels.
- Overall, local fertiliser prices remained elevated compared with 2025, continuing to pressure input costs ahead of the 2026/27 summer planting season.
AMT
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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White maize |
R 3 585,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-17 |
2.17 % |
R 3 509,00 |
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Yellow maize |
R 3 629,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-17 |
2.42 % |
R 3 543,20 |
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Soybeans |
R 7 816,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-17 |
-0.26 % |
R 7 836,00 |
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Sunflower seed |
R 10 270,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-17 |
-0.12 % |
R 10 282,00 |
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Wheat |
R 5 935,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-17 |
0.02 % |
R 5 934,00 |
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Sorghum (IPP) |
R 4 407,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-14 |
-0.72 % |
R 4 439,00 |
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Groundnuts (IPP Randfontein)) |
R 21 445,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-14 |
2.12 % |
R 21 000,00 |
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Cotton (IPP) |
R 11 390,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-14 |
1.97 % |
R 11 170,00 |
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Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 310,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-14 |
-0.13 % |
R 11 325,00 |
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Chop |
R 3 150,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-14 |
0.00 % |
R 3 150,00 |
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Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 3 800,00 |
per Ton |
2026-08-14 |
0.00 % |
R 3 800,00 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Bananas |
R 11,76 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
8.29 % |
R 10,86 |
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Apples |
R 9,50 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
1.50 % |
R 9,36 |
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Oranges |
R 2,76 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
12.65 % |
R 2,45 |
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Avocados |
R 18,09 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
4.09 % |
R 17,38 |
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Grapes |
R 87,44 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
23.10 % |
R 71,03 |
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Mangos |
R 47,34 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
239.84 % |
R 13,93 |
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Pears |
R 9,80 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
0.82 % |
R 9,72 |
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Pineapples |
R 8,79 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-16.76 % |
R 10,56 |
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Peaches |
R 30,66 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
4.89 % |
R 29,23 |
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Lemons |
R 4,05 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
0.50 % |
R 4,03 |
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Nectarines |
R 31,89 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-28.45 % |
R 44,57 |
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Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 6,18 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
1.98 % |
R 6,06 |
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Blueberries |
R 52,77 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
1.75 % |
R 51,86 |
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Grapefruits |
R 5,27 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
34.78 % |
R 3,91 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
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Potatoes |
R 64,79 |
per 10Kg |
2026-08-14 |
0.64 % |
R 64,38 |
||||
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Tomatoes |
R 6,74 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-7.03 % |
R 7,25 |
||||
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Carrots |
R 4,96 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-7.46 % |
R 5,36 |
||||
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Onions |
R 99,46 |
per 10Kg |
2026-08-14 |
21.43 % |
R 81,91 |
||||
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Cabbage |
R 3,55 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
9.57 % |
R 3,24 |
||||
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Garlic |
R 70,70 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
5.32 % |
R 67,13 |
||||
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Spinach |
R 4,39 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
9.48 % |
R 4,01 |
||||
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 4,28 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
2.64 % |
R 4,17 |
||||
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Peppers |
R 14,91 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
0.88 % |
R 14,78 |
||||
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Chillies |
R 8,31 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
10.36 % |
R 7,53 |
||||
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Pumpkins |
R 3,01 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
10.66 % |
R 2,72 |
||||
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Mushrooms |
R 78,53 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-5.82 % |
R 83,38 |
||||
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Butternuts |
R 5,57 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-1.24 % |
R 5,64 |
||||
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Green beans |
R 18,20 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
6.50 % |
R 17,09 |
||||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 106,13 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
0.44 % |
R 105,67 |
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 57,43 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-1.26 % |
R 58,16 |
||||
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Sheep AB2/3 |
R 90,86 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
2.78 % |
R 88,40 |
||||
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 82,71 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
1.86 % |
R 81,20 |
||||
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 79,00 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
0.51 % |
R 78,60 |
||||
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 261,00 |
per Kg |
2026-06-12 |
0.00 % |
R 261,00 |
||||
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 278,00 |
per Kg |
2026-06-12 |
0.00 % |
R 278,00 |
||||
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Mohair - Ave Non RWS |
R 419,00 |
per Kg |
2026-06-05 |
0.00 % |
R 419,00 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
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Beef A2/3 |
R 66,67 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
0.57 % |
R 66,29 |
||||
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Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 47,36 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-2.79 % |
R 48,72 |
||||
|
Beef AB2/3 |
R 64,50 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
1.18 % |
R 63,75 |
||||
|
Beef B2/3 |
R 59,67 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-0.96 % |
R 60,25 |
||||
|
Beef C2/3 |
R 57,83 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-1.03 % |
R 58,43 |
||||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
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Kids (under 30kg) |
R 70,01 |
per kg |
2026-08-14 |
3.31 % |
R 67,77 |
||||
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 60,67 |
per kg |
2026-08-14 |
6.27 % |
R 57,09 |
||||
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Large (above 40kg) |
R 53,96 |
per kg |
2026-08-14 |
12.32 % |
R 48,04 |
||||
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Ewes (Goats) |
R 57,12 |
per kg |
2026-08-14 |
-5.65 % |
R 60,54 |
||||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
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Poultry Frozen |
R 31,59 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-1.56 % |
R 32,09 |
||||
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Poultry fresh |
R 34,74 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-2.50 % |
R 35,63 |
||||
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Poultry IQF |
R 31,43 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-2.75 % |
R 32,32 |
||||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
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Pork Porkers |
R 30,93 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
1.48 % |
R 30,48 |
||||
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Pork Baconers |
R 29,03 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
-0.89 % |
R 29,29 |
||||
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Pork Sausage |
R 26,63 |
per Kg |
2026-08-14 |
12.84 % |
R 23,60 |
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