South Africa -Weeklikse Landbou Nuusoorsig -  Weekly Agriculture News Summary  2nd April  2025

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South Africa faces a paradox where it excels as Africa's leading agricultural exporter yet struggles with rising food insecurity at the household level. The Statistics South Africa Food Security Report, released in February 2025 and based on General Household Survey data from 2019, 2022, and 2023, highlights this issue. It shows moderate to severe food insecurity increasing from 15.8% in 2019 to 19.7% in 2023, with severe cases rising from 6.4% to 8.0% over the same period. The root cause isn’t a lack of food or high prices but rather limited access, particularly for households without steady income. This underscores income poverty as the central challenge.

Plaasmoorde is ook die enigste geweldsmisdaad van ’n unieke aard wat die regering weier om onder Nasionale Prioriteitsmisdade te klassifiseer – misdade wat ’n  gespesialiseerde teenstrategie kry – soos uiteengesit deur die Polisiewet. Renosterstropery, bendegeweld en geslagsgeweld is voorbeelde van prioriteitsmisdade. Afrikaners wat nie self boer nie, het familie of vriende wat boer. Daar is dus ’n inherente rede hoekom die kwessie van plaasmoorde so na aan Afrikaners se harte lê. Moreel gegronde samelewings duld nie oproepe om dood te maak nie, en hulle duld ook nie bendes wat mense gewelddadig in hul huise aanval en beroof nie, hetsy op plase, in die voorstede, of enige ander plek.

Die hersiene Suid-Afrikaanse begroting vir 2025-’26, voorgelê deur Minister van Finansies Enoch Godongwana in Maart, wek kommer weens twee hoofkwessies: ’n stygende staatskuld en ’n hoër BTW-koers wat boerderye se kontantvloei verder druk. Godongwana, wat volgens mediaberigte moeg is vir besparingsoproepe, het ’n BTW-verhoging en meer lenings aangekondig om onder meer ’n salarisverhoging van byna 6% vir staatsamptenare te finansier. Staatskuld sal dienooreenkomstig tot oor 76% van die BBP styg, ten spyte van ’n tesourie-voorspelling van 1,9% ekonomiese groei in 2025—’n syfer wat ekonome as onrealisties beskou.

China is increasingly turning to Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia for dairy imports due to a combination of trade disputes with Canada and the US, as well as domestic production challenges. A report from Rabobank indicates that China’s milk supply is expected to decline further in 2025 after a drop in 2024, reversing years of growth. This has boosted demand for imported dairy products, with Australian exports like cheese (up 30%) and skim milk powder (up 27%) seeing significant increases in 2024, a trend expected to continue into 2025 due to higher farmgate milk supply and export returns.


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In March, Brazilian soybean farmgate prices decreased by 1% compared to the previous month. Despite a record Brazilian crop, estimated at 170m metric tons, the global geopolitical tensions are amplifying soybean basis at ports.Farmgate corn prices in March were 8% higher than the previous month. Year-to-date prices were 56% above last year levels.  READ MORE

The climate factor that has the biggest impact is temperature because it dictates how slowly or quickly the grapes ripen.  The ripening speed, in turn, shapes how acidic the wine is because it dictates the sugar and tannin content which also affects how alcoholic it becomes.  READ MORE

“If the prediction is for below-normal rainful, as it is currently, I think then one must use that as a guidance in planning to be proactive. We have no idea what the winter rainfall season of 2026 is going to be at the moment… If it’s an above-normal rainfall season, then it’s okay, but if it’s another below-normal rainfall… then one could again have real water stressors READ MORE 

The modern world is all about data. Organizations in the agricultural sector use data to obtain meticulous insights into every detail of the farming process, from understanding each acre of a field to monitoring the entire produce supply chain to gaining deep inputs on yields generation process. READ MORE 

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Farming isn’t your typical 9-to-5 gig. It’s a lifestyle that demands early mornings, late nights, and plenty of time operating machinery or walking the land. That’s where Audiocast shine. They’re hands-free, portable, and don’t care if you’re covered in dirt or steering through a muddy field. Unlike a book or a video, a Audiocast doesn’t ask you to stop what you’re doing—it joins you in the cab, the shed, or wherever the day takes you. And farmers are listening. Surveys suggest that a significant chunk of the agricultural community—some estimates say over a third—tune into ag-related podcasts regularly. Whether it’s catching up on market trends, learning about the latest in soil health, or just hearing a good story from another grower, these audio shows have become a go-to resource.

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The numbers tell the story: Audiocast listenership is climbing, and agriculture is no exception. By some estimates, over 100 million people in the U.S. alone are tuning into podcasts, with farmers and ranchers making up a dedicated slice of that pie. Successful ag-focused shows are racking up thousands of downloads per episode, and some are even attracting sponsors eager to reach this engaged audience.

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Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik, (OUTA), het ‘n skrywe aan die minister van vervoer, Barbara Creecy gerig waarin hulle kwessies aanraak wat motoriste direk sal raak. Volgens OUTA eis hulle antwoorde oor ‘n moontlike verlenging van die rybewyskaart se geldigheid, en die land se enigste drukker van dié rybewyskaarte wat gedurig breek. Die organisasie vra al lank dat die geldigheid van die bestuurslisensie van vyf jaar na 10 jaar verleng word, en meen dit sal die administratiewe druk op die land se lisensiekantore verlig. Outa sê dit sal motoriste en die regering finansieel baat om die geldigheid te verleng.

 

Dit lyk na ’n belowende 2025-seisoen vir Suid-Afrikaanse sitrusboere, met die Sitruskwekersvereniging (CGA) wat verhoogde uitvoervolumes vir die meeste kultivars voorspel. Volgens CGA-voorsitter Gerrit van der Merwe sal uitvoere ooreenstem met die vyfjaar-gemiddeld, wat ’n gebalanseerde seisoen met goeie vrugkwaliteit aandui.

 

 

 

October 5 will see the launch by the Panama Canal of the first phase of a weekly NetZero Slot for Neopanamax vessels that meet specific low-carbon emission requirements. Reserved for vessels with low carbon emissions as a strategy to incentivise customers on their path to decarbonisation, it’s part of the waterway’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

 

 

Tourism promotion agency South African Tourism (SA Tourism), on March 31, launched its latest global brand campaign titled ‘South Africa Awaits – Come Find Your Joy!’ The agency describes the campaign as a celebration of the country’s “boundless energy, rich culture and extraordinary experiences”

 

 

 

Die Suid-Afrikaanse landbousektor toon tekens van herstel ná ’n uitdagende vorige seisoen, volgens Wandile Sihlobo, hoofekonoom van Agbiz. Verskeie subsektore, insluitend veeboerdery, tuinbou en somergrane, ervaar positiewe groei.

 

 

 

Bees are dying in record numbers. There was a 60% loss of bee colonies this winter alone. "All that’s left are empty boxes," experts say. Honeybee colonies in the U.S. have suffered their worst winter on record, with over 60% of managed hives lost, according to recent data.

 

 

 

The Grain Handling Organisation of South Africa (GOSA) held its 40th symposium on March 18-19, 2025, at the Diaz Strand Hotel in Mossel Bay, attracting 280 representatives from over 70 agricultural companies in the grain value chain. The event focused on enhancing the competitiveness of South Africa’s grain industry in an increasingly competitive global market through innovation and collaboration.

 

 

 

Herbicide-resistant weeds pose a significant and complex challenge to South African agriculture, particularly in soya bean production, as highlighted in a March 31, 2025, report by Enterprises University of Pretoria. Described as a "wicked problem" due to its lack of a clear solution, herbicide resistance has escalated since the 1970s, with rapid growth in the 1980s and 1990s.

 

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Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

White maize

R 4 890,00

per Ton

2025-04-01

-0.20 %

R 4 900,00

Yellow maize

R 4 470,00

per Ton

2025-04-01

-0.89 %

R 4 510,00

Soybeans

R 7 521,00

per Ton

2025-04-01

-0.84 %

R 7 585,00

Sunflower seed

R 8 640,00

per Ton

2025-04-01

0.12 %

R 8 630,00

Wheat

R 6 091,00

per Ton

2025-04-01

-0.88 %

R 6 145,00

Sorghum (IPP)

R 4 908,00

per Ton

2025-03-28

-5.42 %

R 5 189,00

Groundnuts (IPP)

R 20 765,00

per Ton

2025-03-28

-0.55 %

R 20 879,00

Cotton (IPP)

R 10 290,00

per Ton

2025-03-28

0.10 %

R 10 280,00

Soy Meal (US derived price)

R 10 991,00

per Ton

2025-03-28

-0.56 %

R 11 053,00

Lusern (Grade 1)

R 3 200,00

per Ton

2025-03-28

0.00 %

R 3 200,00

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Bananas

R 9,89

per Kg

2025-03-28

-12.79 %

R 11,34

Apples

R 10,31

per Kg

2025-03-28

-5.24 %

R 10,88

Oranges

R 5,81

per Kg

2025-03-28

-22.53 %

R 7,50

Avocados

R 10,03

per Kg

2025-03-28

-1.57 %

R 10,19

Grapes

R 25,25

per Kg

2025-03-28

-0.28 %

R 25,32

Mangos

R 29,64

per Kg

2025-03-28

31.85 %

R 22,48

Pears

R 6,95

per Kg

2025-03-28

-14.83 %

R 8,16

Pineapples

R 11,48

per Kg

2025-03-28

-25.02 %

R 15,31

Peaches

R 14,79

per Kg

2025-03-28

-15.29 %

R 17,46

Lemons

R 6,59

per Kg

2025-03-28

-1.79 %

R 6,71

Nectarines

R 24,60

per Kg

2025-03-28

-17.92 %

R 29,97

Naartjies (Mandarins)

R 9,76

per Kg

2025-03-28

-47.01 %

R 18,42

Blueberries

R 170,48

per Kg

2025-03-28

-21.42 %

R 216,96

Grapefruits

R 9,04

per Kg

2025-03-28

-8.04 %

R 9,83

 

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Potatoes

R 60,65

per 10Kg

2025-03-28

7.16 %

R 56,60

Tomatoes

R 19,39

per Kg

2025-03-28

63.49 %

R 11,86

Carrots

R 7,60

per Kg

2025-03-28

-4.28 %

R 7,94

Onions

R 61,07

per 10Kg

2025-03-28

-1.36 %

R 61,91

Cabbage

R 3,24

per Kg

2025-03-28

1.25 %

R 3,20

Garlic

R 59,91

per Kg

2025-03-28

31.44 %

R 45,58

Spinach

R 8,36

per Kg

2025-03-28

-20.76 %

R 10,55

Sweet Potatoes

R 6,62

per Kg

2025-03-28

-4.75 %

R 6,95

Peppers

R 15,13

per Kg

2025-03-28

1.61 %

R 14,89

Chillies

R 6,92

per Kg

2025-03-28

1.47 %

R 6,82

Pumpkins

R 3,06

per Kg

2025-03-28

-6.71 %

R 3,28

Mushrooms

R 81,90

per Kg

2025-03-28

94.58 %

R 42,09

Butternuts

R 4,61

per Kg

2025-03-28

0.44 %

R 4,59

Green beans

R 19,47

per Kg

2025-03-28

-9.78 %

R 21,58

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Sheep A2/3

R 100,30

per Kg

2025-03-28

-1.18 %

R 101,50

Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose)

R 41,46

per Kg

2025-03-28

2.75 %

R 40,35

Sheep AB2/3

R 76,06

per Kg

2025-03-28

-2.46 %

R 77,98

Sheep B2/3

R 68,64

per Kg

2025-03-28

-2.28 %

R 70,24

Sheep C2/3

R 65,24

per Kg

2025-03-28

1.37 %

R 64,36

Ave Wool - Non RWS

R 184,17

per Kg

2025-03-28

0.05 %

R 184,07

Ave Wool - RWS

R 188,25

per Kg

2025-03-28

0.67 %

R 187,00

Mohair

R 377,01

per Kg

2025-03-28

-0.10 %

R 377,39

 

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Beef A2/3

R 57,30

per Kg

2025-03-28

0.86 %

R 56,81

Weaners (200-250kg)

R 34,98

per Kg

2025-03-28

1.13 %

R 34,59

Beef AB2/3

R 54,82

per Kg

2025-03-28

1.01 %

R 54,27

Beef B2/3

R 50,85

per Kg

2025-03-28

2.58 %

R 49,57

Beef C2/3

R 47,61

per Kg

2025-03-28

2.45 %

R 46,47

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Kids (under 30kg)

R 54,51

per kg

2025-03-28

12.90 %

R 48,28

Medium (30-40kg)

R 44,15

per kg

2025-03-28

-9.03 %

R 48,53

Large (above 40kg)

R 38,70

per kg

2025-03-28

18.06 %

R 32,78

Ewes (Goats)

R 39,64

per kg

2025-03-28

-4.09 %

R 41,33

 

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Poultry Frozen

R 34,51

per Kg

2025-03-28

3.76 %

R 33,26

Poultry fresh

R 37,16

per Kg

2025-03-28

0.62 %

R 36,93

Poultry IQF

R 33,96

per Kg

2025-03-28

2.01 %

R 33,29

Eggs (Ave national price)

R 24,84

per Dozen

2025-03-28

1.89 %

R 24,38

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Pork Porkers

R 32,99

per Kg

2025-03-28

0.67 %

R 32,77

Pork Baconers

R 32,58

per Kg

2025-03-28

0.71 %

R 32,35

Pork Sausage

R 25,51

per Kg

2025-03-28

1.63 %

R 25,10