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The urgent need to revive South Africa’s domestic capacity for livestock vaccine manufacturing, particularly for highly pathogenic avian influenza, foot-and-mouth disease, and other livestock diseases. The Department of Agriculture’s recent approval for Astral Foods Limited to vaccinate broiler breeding stock against avian influenza is a positive step, following the 2023 outbreak that caused egg shortages and price increases, a situation mirrored in the U.S. in 2025. Flexible regulations are essential to quickly register vaccines for new disease strains to prevent losses and ensure food security. South Africa, a leading African agricultural producer, risks losing this status without investment in vaccine production and biosecurity for animal and plant health. State-owned entities need revitalization, and private South African labs should be involved to boost capacity.

Weermodelle toon geen duidelike aanduiding van bo- of ondergemiddelde reën vir die winterreënstreek nie, met 'n 50%-kans vir beide. Volgens Johan van den Berg kan dit lei tot gebiede met bogemiddelde reënval in die westelike dele en ondergemiddelde reënval in die oostelike dele, soos waargeneem in Mei en Junie 2024. Hierdie tendens kan voortduur, met droër toestande in die Overberg, Suid-Kaap en Oos-Kaap, en natter toestande weswaarts. Aanvanklike voorspellings van 'n droër siklus in 2025-2026 vir die somerreëngebied blyk nou onwaarskynlik weens neutrale tot La Niña-toestande. Die Suidelike Ossilasie-indeks (SOI) is tans neutraal en toon min verskil tussen 2024 en 2025.

AI in agriculture is evolving from a futuristic concept to a practical tool, focusing on supporting farmers rather than replacing their instincts. According to Arno Hanekom, AI enhances farmers' decision-making by providing data-driven insights from sources like historical crop data, satellite imagery, and weather trends. However, AI solutions must be tailored to individual farms, as generic tools often fall short. Datacentrix promotes a "farming data should be like farming land" philosophy, advocating for intuitive, not prescriptive, AI that aligns with farmers’ needs.

The 2023 Financial and Production Statistics Report by Stats SA highlights a robust performance in South Africa’s agricultural sector, with total income reaching R491.7 billion, a 6.8% increase from R332.0 billion in 2017. Key drivers included animal farming (R186.1 billion, 37.8%), mixed farming (R115.9 billion, 23.6%), and horticulture (R103.5 billion, 21.0%). Agricultural services and fertilizer production grew from 1.1% to 2.5% of total income, though animal farming’s share dropped by 2.4 percentage points.  The Western Cape led with R100.9 billion in income, followed by Free State and Gauteng. Employment rose by 0.5% to 770,181 by June 2023, with horticulture employing 311,426 (40.4%), followed by mixed farming and cereals.

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Driven by the increasing reliance on modern agricultural practices and the growing emphasis on maximizing early-stage plant development. Starter fertilizers are becoming a vital component in crop production systems across the globe as farmers seek efficient and sustainable ways to boost early plant health and maximize overall yield. With rising food demand, shrinking arable land, and growing pressure to optimize every stage of the crop lifecycle, starter fertilizers are taking center stage in precision agriculture. READ MORE 

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Our youth — many without work or direction — have no respect for elders, values, or the past. Drinking, drag racing, loud music, and violent outbursts are glorified on social media. Young men walk the streets with huge bellies, overweight, beers in hand, braaivleis smoke rising, and Klipdrift bottles nearby. People live on pavements while security guards stand at every corner to protect the wealthy few. 80% of the youth grow up without a Father.  Killing your friends after a night out of drinks and braaivleis with your own weapon is normal. READ MORE 

Admittedly, South African farmers will only start looking into these prospects with greater intensity in October, when the 2025-26 summer crop season begins. For now, the focus remains on the harvest activities of summer grains, oilseeds, and citrus, among other crops. READ MORE 

Cotton is recognized as one of the most important natural fibers globally, widely utilized in apparel, home textiles, and numerous industries. Its remarkable attributes, including softness, breathability, durability, and versatility, contribute to its high demand around the world. READ MORE 

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Maize demand in the Southern African region is expected to remain strong in the 2025/2026 marketing year, which started in May (aligning with the 2024/2025 production season). One of the countries that imported the most maize in Southern Africa in the 2024/2025 marketing year was Zimbabwe. The country accounted for 56% of South Africa’s maize exports of 2.3Mt that year.

Die uitbreking van bek- en klouseer (BKS) in Noordwes is steeds beperk tot die plaaslike munisipaliteite waar dit oorspronklik bevestig is, hoewel die siekte binne die Ventersdorp-omgewing ook nou na nabygeleë plase versprei.

Chinese authorities are addressing pork market volatility by enforcing restrictions on the speculative practice of ‘refattening’ pigs, where small farmers buy market-ready pigs, add 40–50kg to their weight, and sell them later for higher prices. This practice, prevalent in Guangdong, causes market instability by creating short-term shortages followed by oversupply, leading to significant price swings.

Hoë vlakke van E. coli in riviere in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, en die Vaalrivier bedreig boere se toegang tot uitvoermarkte as gevolg van besmette besproeiingswater. Verouderde en swak funksionerende rioolbehandelingsinfrastruktuur, tesame met die vinnige toename in informele nedersettings langs riviere, lei tot toenemend besoedelde watersisteme.

The global container shipping industry is becoming increasingly concentrated, with the latest data showing that shipping alliances, together with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), now control more than 80% of the world’s total container capacity.

Dr. Marlene Louw, landbou-ekonoom, neem op 1 Julie die leisels oor as uitvoerende hoof van die Suid-Afrikaanse varkvleisprodusente-organisasie (Savpo).Louw was in die laaste paar jaar ’n senior landbou-ekonoom by Absa Agribesigheid en vanaf 2007 tot 2021 ’n dosent en navorser in landbou-ekonomie aan die Universiteit van Pretoria.

Sasol is reinforcing its commitment to South African agriculture through sustainable energy innovations tailored to farmers’ needs. By offering high-performance fuels, advanced lubricants, and renewable diesel options, Sasol helps reduce operational costs, minimise equipment downtime, and support the shift to low-carbon farming.

Geopolitical tensions in oil-producing regions like Iran typically cause short-term oil price spikes, potentially increasing South African fuel prices by 50c per liter in the next month and 20c the following month, before stabilizing or dropping below pre-crisis levels. However, a severe disruption, such as a closure of the Strait of Hormuz (handling 20% of global oil), could push oil prices to $130 per barrel, leading to a R3 per liter fuel hike.

Die 2025 graanseisoen beklemtoon die onvoorspelbaarheid van weersomstandighede en politieke konflikte, maar historiese prystendense bied waardevolle insigte vir boere. Seisoenaliteitsindekse, gebaseer op Safex-pryse vir koring en geelmielies van 2014 tot 2025, help om langtermynprysbewegings te verstaan en bemarkingsbesluite te rig.

Jaco Burger, managing director of Market Demand Fruits, reports a smooth shipping process for South African citrus despite a general container shortage, with younger shipments arriving due to improved logistics. The 2025 season outlook is favorable, driven by lower stonefruit volumes from Italy, Spain, and Greece, boosting demand for citrus, particularly soft citrus.

Uralchem, one of Russia’s leading fertilizer producers, has announced plans to significantly increase its fertilizer exports to Africa, aiming to reach 5 million metric tons annually by 2030. The company’s CEO, Dmitry Konyaev, outlined the expansion strategy during the ‘Russia-Africa Business Dialogue’ at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) last Thursday.

Eskom sê die kragnetwerk bly bestendig en veerkragtig ten spyte van verhoogde vraag as gevolg van die koue weer. Voldoende noodreserwes is beskikbaar en word strategies ontplooi gedurende spitstye. Eskom beplan om teen Maandagaand 2 450 megawatt beskikbaar te stel. Eskom se woordvoerder,

South African blood oranges, lemons, tangerines, and grapefruit have entered global markets, with mixed pricing and quality outcomes. Other international fruit markets, including cherries, apples, coconuts, durians, and mangosteens, also show varied trends influenced by supply, quality, and consumer preferences.

Die minister van bosbou, visserye en die omgewing, Dion George, sê 2,8 miljard rand van die departement se mediumtermynbegroting van nege miljard rand word op omgewingsprogramme bestee wat 70 000 werksgeleenthede sal skep. George het in die parlement gesê die helfte gaan na openbare werke en bewaringsentiteite soos die Suid-Afrikaanse Parke.

While Brazil’s avian flu containment offers hope, bureaucratic delays and biosecurity concerns continue to disrupt South Africa’s poultry supply, particularly MDM, threatening affordability, jobs, and food security. Local producers cannot fill the gap, and concerns over US import policies add complexity. Urgent resolution is needed to stabilize the market.

Met die oog op die ontsluiting van waarde in die landbousektor, het Agri X, ‘n opkomende rolspeler in die landbousektor hierdie week ’n strategiese mylpaal bereik deur die aktivering en bekendmaking van sy Paneel van Adviseurs.

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Saai (die netwerkorganisasie) rapporteer “skokkende” afwykings tussen misdaaddata van eksterne belanghebbendes en die SAPD in landelike gebiede. Vergelykings toon dat slegs 50% van veediefstalle en 15% van onwettige jagvoorvalle amptelik by die polisie aangemeld is, wat dui op ernstige onderraportering. Van Januarie tot Mei 2025 is 72 plaasaanvalle en 10 plaasmoorde aangemeld, ’n styging vergeleke met die vorige jaar. Saai beklemtoon dat onderraportering misdaadneigings verdraai en hulpbrontoewysing belemmer. Hulle doen ’n dringende beroep op boere en landelike gemeenskappe om alle misdade, insluitend plaasaanvalle, veediefstal, en infrastruktuurdiefstal, aan te meld. Saai werk saam met die SAPD om definisies en klassifikasies van landelike misdaad te verbeter, insluitend omvattende beskrywings van “landelike gebiede” en slagoffers. Ekonomiese sabotasie en infrastruktuurvernietiging word ook as prioriteite uitgelig om misdaadstatistieke en hulpbrontoewysing meer akkuraat en doeltreffend te maak. Saai verbind hulself tot die ondersteuning van boere en landelike gemeenskappe se reg op veiligheid en volhoubare voedselproduksie.

 

Product Name	Price	Quantity Type		Date	Change		Previous Price
White maize	R 4 600,00	per Ton		2025-07-01	-1.39 %		R 4 665,00
Yellow maize	R 4 111,00	per Ton		2025-07-01	-0.94 %		R 4 150,00
Soybeans	R 7 050,00	per Ton		2025-07-01	-0.98 %		R 7 120,00
Sunflower seed	R 9 466,00	per Ton		2025-07-01	0.51 %		R 9 418,00
Wheat	R 6 340,00	per Ton		2025-07-01	-0.08 %		R 6 345,00
Sorghum (IPP)	R 4 449,00	per Ton		2025-06-20	0.00 %		R 4 449,00
Groundnuts (IPP)	R 24 501,00	per Ton		2025-06-20	0.00 %		R 24 501,00
Cotton (IPP)	R 9 930,00	per Ton		2025-06-20	0.00 %		R 9 930,00
Soy Meal (US derived price)	R 11 052,00	per Ton		2025-06-27	0.00 %		R 11 052,00
Lusern (Grade 1)	R 4 200,00	per Ton		2025-06-27	2.44 %		R 4 100,00
Chop	R 3 000,00	per Ton		2025-06-27	20.00 %		R 2 500,00
Product Name	Price	Quantity Type	Date			Change	Previous Price
Bananas	R 5,52	per Kg	2025-06-27			-14.55 %	R 6,46
Apples	R 9,10	per Kg	2025-06-27			1.00 %	R 9,01
Oranges	R 4,15	per Kg	2025-06-27			-4.82 %	R 4,36
Avocados	R 15,47	per Kg	2025-06-27			-3.85 %	R 16,09
Grapes	R 61,78	per Kg	2025-06-27			-0.06 %	R 61,82
Mangos	R 63,37	per Kg	2025-06-27			75.44 %	R 36,12
Pears	R 8,90	per Kg	2025-06-27			-1.33 %	R 9,02
Pineapples	R 9,01	per Kg	2025-06-27			-7.40 %	R 9,73
Peaches	R 32,71	per Kg	2025-06-27			-1.92 %	R 33,35
Lemons	R 5,56	per Kg	2025-06-27			12.10 %	R 4,96
Nectarines	R 130,29	per Kg	2025-06-27			3.04 %	R 126,44
Naartjies (Mandarins)	R 6,71	per Kg	2025-06-27			-1.32 %	R 6,80
Blueberries	R 132,90	per Kg	2025-06-27			-15.97 %	R 158,16
Grapefruits	R 4,18	per Kg	2025-06-27			-10.87 %	R 4,69

 

Product Name	Price		Quantity Type		Date		Change		Previous Price
Potatoes	R 50,73		per 10Kg		2025-06-27		-3.02 %		R 52,31
Tomatoes	R 10,05		per Kg		2025-06-27		-7.03 %		R 10,81
Carrots	R 6,25		per Kg		2025-06-27		-14.50 %		R 7,31
Onions	R 76,76		per 10Kg		2025-06-27		-9.93 %		R 85,22
Cabbage	R 2,91		per Kg		2025-06-27		9.81 %		R 2,65
Garlic	R 64,82		per Kg		2025-06-27		-17.09 %		R 78,18
Spinach	R 4,29		per Kg		2025-06-27		-4.24 %		R 4,48
Sweet Potatoes	R 4,79		per Kg		2025-06-27		-2.84 %		R 4,93
Peppers	R 18,36		per Kg		2025-06-27		12.98 %		R 16,25
Chillies	R 9,85		per Kg		2025-06-27		-10.05 %		R 10,95
Pumpkins	R 3,13		per Kg		2025-06-27		-7.12 %		R 3,37
Mushrooms	R 86,80		per Kg		2025-06-27		0.61 %		R 86,27
Butternuts	R 5,83		per Kg		2025-06-27		3.00 %		R 5,66
Green beans	R 13,33		per Kg		2025-06-27		9.71 %		R 12,15
Product Name		Price		Quantity Type		Date		Change	Previous Price
Sheep A2/3		R 105,12		per Kg		2025-06-27		-2.00 %	R 107,26
Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose)		R 48,21		per Kg		2025-06-27		-2.27 %	R 49,33
Sheep AB2/3		R 83,92		per Kg		2025-06-27		-0.72 %	R 84,53
Sheep B2/3		R 71,65		per Kg		2025-06-27		-0.57 %	R 72,06
Sheep C2/3		R 70,12		per Kg		2025-06-27		-0.14 %	R 70,22
Wool 20 micron - Non RWS		R 168,00		per Kg		2025-06-13		0.60 %	R 167,00
Wool 20 micron - RWS		R 180,00		per Kg		2025-06-13		1.12 %	R 178,00
Mohair		R 376,42		per Kg		2025-06-13		-2.00 %	R 384,10

 

Product Name	Price		Quantity Type		Date		Change		Previous Price
Beef A2/3	R 80,92		per Kg		2025-06-27		-2.56 %		R 83,05
Weaners (200-250kg)	R 35,49		per Kg		2025-06-27		-0.08 %		R 35,52
Beef AB2/3	R 75,38		per Kg		2025-06-27		-3.95 %		R 78,48
Beef B2/3	R 60,28		per Kg		2025-06-27		-1.86 %		R 61,42
Beef C2/3	R 60,19		per Kg		2025-06-27		0.35 %		R 59,98
Product Name	Price	Quantity Type		Date		Change		Previous Price
Kids (under 30kg)	R 67,16	per kg		2025-06-27		4.89 %		R 64,03
Medium (30-40kg)	R 57,28	per kg		2025-06-27		2.52 %		R 55,87
Large (above 40kg)	R 54,28	per kg		2025-06-27		134.17 %		R 23,18
Ewes (Goats)	R 55,09	per kg		2025-06-27		10.42 %		R 49,89

 

Product Name	Price		Quantity Type		Date		Change		Previous Price
Poultry Frozen	R 34,77		per Kg		2025-06-27		-1.89 %		R 35,44
Poultry fresh	R 39,15		per Kg		2025-06-27		-0.79 %		R 39,46
Poultry IQF	R 35,05		per Kg		2025-06-27		0.00 %		R 35,05
Product Name		Price		Quantity Type		Date		Change	Previous Price
Pork Porkers		R 33,86		per Kg		2025-06-27		1.17 %	R 33,47
Pork Baconers		R 33,36		per Kg		2025-06-27		1.24 %	R 32,95
Pork Sausage		R 26,38		per Kg		2025-06-27		1.50 %	R 25,99

 

 

 

 

 

 

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