South Africa -Weeklikse Landbou Nuusoorsig -  Weekly Agriculture News Summary  5th October 2025

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South Africa’s sugar industry is reeling from a dramatic 400% surge in heavily subsidised imports through August 2025—149,099 tons from Brazil and others, versus 35,730 tons in 2024—driving a 13% year-on-year plunge in local sales exceeding 100,000 tons and threatening rural jobs in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, warns SA Canegrowers representing 24,000 small-scale and 1,200 large-scale growers. Despite an August tariff hike to 364.68c/kg (up from 282.85c/kg) to counter distorted global pricing—where Brazil and India’s subsidies undercut true costs—opportunistic importers flood the market, selling at local rates for R7,600 profit per ton displaced, equating to over R760 million lost to the sector without consumer savings. SA Canegrowers urges shoppers, retailers, and manufacturers to prioritize “locally grown” labels (via www.saveoursugar.org.za) over “packed in SA” or foreign-origin products, while calling for robust trade safeguards and scrapping the evidence-lacking sugar tax that has already cost jobs.
Graan Suid-Afrika (GSA) se jaarlikse toekenningsgeleentheid op 31 Oktober in Boksburg het die bedryf se legendes vereer, met die Goue Graan-toekenning aan Derek Mathews en Jaco Minnaar toegeken vir hul leierskap, visie en blywende impak. Minnaar, GSA-voorsitter 2016–2020 en Agri SA-voorsitter 2021–2025, is geprys vir sy kalm leiding deur droogtes, markonrus en beleidskuiwe; Mathews vir die versterking van GSA se strukture en inklusiewe graanbedryf. Jozeph du Plessis het die Inspirasie-toekenning ontvang vir 22 jaar se raadswerk en rigtinggewende bydrae. Hansie Viljoen van Leeudoringstad is as Graanprodusent van die Jaar aangewys vir sy droëland- en besproeiingsboerdery oor Vrystaat, Noordwes en Botswana, insluitend mielies, sojabone, aartappels, koring, ’n meule en vee. Swart boere is ook bekroon: Rameshego Sarah Mahladi (Limpopo) as Bestaansboer, Itumeleng Naphtaly Mongane (Noordwes) as Kleinskaalboer, Madinda Jabulani Matshinini (Vrystaat) as Potensiële Kommersiële Boer, en Botlhale Jacob Tshabalala (Noordwes) as Nuwe Era Kommersiële Boer.
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Premium Class A beef up 1.6% weekly to R72.04/kg and 34.1% YoY, mutton edging 0.6% to R106.69/kg (feeder lamb +29.8% YoY), and pork gaining 2.4% (baconers R37.78/kg) to 1.2% (porkers R38.15/kg) amid 14–15% annual rises, while poultry stabilized at R40.74/kg for fresh whole birds despite a 12.4% US import parity drop.Grains diverged: white maize futures +4.0% monthly to R3,810/t, yellow maize +5.9% to R3,698/t on global demand and rand strength; wheat -1.7% to R5,897/t. Oilseeds split, with soybeans resilient at +6.9% to R7,407/t but sunflowers -3.8% to R9,906/t.Vegetables swung wildly: butternut skyrocketed 77.26% to R11.52/kg on supply shortages, tomatoes plunged 15.93% to R8.93/kg, potatoes +11.33%, while cabbage and carrots fell sharply weekly and annually. Fruits showed seasonality, mangoes +75.0% YoY to R13.81/kg, oranges -38.9% YoY.Global pressures weighed on sugar (ICE March 2026 -5.7% weekly/-13.4% monthly to 14.37 US cents/lb on oversupply), wool held steady (19-micron R217.36/kg), and cotton fluctuated mildly. Weaker rand lifted import parities, enhancing export competitiveness but hiking local input cost.
Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt urged South Africans to legally minimize their tax payments during a Truth Report insisting that a rand kept in private pockets benefits the country far more than one handed to the Finance Minister, while firmly opposing tax evasion.

Verbruikers sal van Woensdag ietwat minder vir brandstof betaal. Die departement van Minerale Hulpbronne en Energie het bevestig dat die prys van 93- sowel as 95-oktaan petrol met 51-sent-per-liter daal, terwyl die prys van diesel met tussen 19- en 21-sent per liter goedkoper word.

At the Financial Times Africa Summit Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the (Agbiz), discussed in a interview the nation's push for export diversification amid robust 2024 performance, with agricultural shipments hitting a record $13.7 billion (R237 billion)—up 3.6% YoY—and projected to surpass $14 billion this year for the first time.


Drie konsessies vir trofeejag op staatsgrond gaan op 2 Desember deur die omgewingministerie by sy kantore in Windhoek opgeveil word. Een konsessie is in Kavango-Wes en die Mangetti Nasionale Park, nog een in die Waterberg-plato nasionale park en die laaste in die Naukluft-deel van die Namib Naukluft Nasionale Park.

The 2025/26 wool selling season continued, with a small volume of 5 373 bales offered on the 10th sale.Although the majority of the offering consisted of fine micron, long length wools, only 44,6% of the merino offering was sustainably certified.

Die swak La Niña-toestande wat die 2025-’26-somerseisoen beïnvloed, kan volgens NOAA-weermodelle tot Februarie 2026 aanhou, met ’n dalende kans van ~10% daarna en ’n stygende El Niño-waarskynlikheid tot meer as 30% in Mei 2026

The Port of Cape Town Container Terminal is gearing up for a bustling 2025 deciduous fruit export season starting November, projecting a 3% rise in table grapes, pomegranates, stone fruits, berries, apples, and pears through March.

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Chinese afgevaardigdes het in September aan Suid-Afrika se makadamia-bedryf meegedeel dat hul plaaslike produksie vinnig groei en dat hulle nie meer afhanklik is van Suid-Afrikaanse neute in die dop nie, wat ’n wekroep is vir die wêreld se grootste produsent wat lank op China se vraag gesteun het


South Africa’s Braai Index for October signals tough times for grill enthusiasts, with meat prices fueling a resurgence in inflation for the traditional braai basket despite broader food cost cooling.

Die opening van die wêreld se eerste kameelperdnavorsingstasie by Amanzi naby Bloemfontein vervul ’n groot bewaringdroom en bring hoop vir Afrika se kameelperde, wie se getalle die afgelope drie dekades met byna 40% gedaal het weens habitatverlies, stropery, klimaatsverandering en inteling in geïsoleerde groepe.


The Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley ruled on October 31, 2025, that rhino horn from registered captive breeding operations qualifies for export, classifying such facilities as conservation-focused rather than commercial, potentially dismantling South Africa's nearly 50-year ban on global rhino horn trade.


The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has penalized a shark longline vessel caught breaching permit conditions during a June 25, 2025, inspection, underscoring its resolve to safeguard South Africa’s shark populations and rebuild trust in fisheries management.

Potato prices climbed 7% to R46.34 per 10 kg, while tomatoes dropped sharply to R9.10 per kg and onions eased to R39.94 per 10 kg. Cabbages edged up 5%, but carrots and peppers both moved lower. Overall, the vegetable market remains under pressure, although month-end demand could bring some short-term support.

As South Africa moves from winter into spring, the Department of Agriculture has issued a climate advisory for the upcoming 2025/26 summer season, warning farmers to prepare for variable rainfall and above-normal temperatures across much of the country.
 
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Stormagtige weer met swaar reën, hael en sterk winde duur waarskynlik tot middel November, veral 5–14 November met moontlike tornado’s en uitbreiding weswaarts, as gevolg van tropiese vog wat met kouefronte bots. Onlangse storms het Rosendal, Bethlehem, Warden (Vrystaat), Nigel, Pretoria (Gauteng) en Standerton (Mpumalanga) getref; wydverspreide reën het die meeste provinsies behalwe die winterreënstreek en westelike Noord-Kaap/suidwestelike Oos-Kaap bereik. Winterreënstreek kry slegs ligte neerslae (10 mm) tot laat November, met kans op reën oor Tuinroete 6–8 November. Somerreënstreek kry goeie reën oor die volgende twee weke, insluitend meerdaagse neerslae oor Noord-Kaap vanaf 7 November – goed vir weiding maar sleg vir druiwe weens siektes in nat toestande. Aanplantings in oostelike graangebiede (Oos-Vrystaat, Mpumalanga, KZN) moet binne drie weke klaar wees om laat ryp te vermy. Temperature daal minimums tot onder 10 °C suidelik/suidoostelik 6–8 en 15–18 November; maksimums styg vinnig met 35–43 °C oor Weskus (Vredendal, Clanwilliam), Wes-Kaap, Noord-Kaap (Onseepkans) tot ~15 November, terwyl Limpopo koeler (30 °C) bly weens wolke en reën.

 

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

White maize

R 3 760,20

per Ton

2025-10-31

1.14 %

R 3 718,00

Yellow maize

R 3 610,00

per Ton

2025-10-31

0.84 %

R 3 580,00

Soybeans

R 7 300,00

per Ton

2025-10-31

0.27 %

R 7 280,00

Sunflower seed

R 10 125,00

per Ton

2025-10-31

-0.25 %

R 10 150,00

Wheat

R 5 853,80

per Ton

2025-10-31

0.58 %

R 5 820,00

Sorghum (IPP)

R 4 751,00

per Ton

2025-10-31

1.67 %

R 4 673,00

Groundnuts (IPP)

R 22 608,00

per Ton

2025-10-31

-0.55 %

R 22 733,00

Cotton (IPP)

R 9 080,00

per Ton

2025-10-31

-0.11 %

R 9 090,00

Soy Meal (US derived price)

R 11 311,00

per Ton

2025-10-31

-0.66 %

R 11 386,00

Chop

R 3 300,00

per Ton

2025-10-31

0.00 %

R 3 300,00

Lusern (Grade 1)

R 3 700,00

per Ton

2025-10-31

-2.63 %

R 3 800,00

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Bananas

R 11,07

per Kg

2025-10-31

-1.25 %

R 11,21

Apples

R 13,14

per Kg

2025-10-31

-3.31 %

R 13,59

Oranges

R 8,55

per Kg

2025-10-31

3.14 %

R 8,29

Avocados

R 24,97

per Kg

2025-10-31

2.04 %

R 24,47

Grapes

R 100,37

per Kg

2025-10-31

32.68 %

R 75,65

Mangos

R 10,11

per Kg

2025-10-31

-5.16 %

R 10,66

Pears

R 9,83

per Kg

2025-10-31

2.29 %

R 9,61

Pineapples

R 11,82

per Kg

2025-10-31

2.07 %

R 11,58

Peaches

R 31,23

per Kg

2025-10-31

-1.95 %

R 31,85

Lemons

R 7,08

per Kg

2025-10-31

5.67 %

R 6,70

Nectarines

R 28,48

per Kg

2025-10-31

-24.50 %

R 37,72

Naartjies (Mandarins)

R 8,27

per Kg

2025-10-31

-4.50 %

R 8,66

Blueberries

R 40,82

per Kg

2025-10-31

-12.68 %

R 46,75

Grapefruits

R 7,05

per Kg

2025-10-31

-2.22 %

R 7,21

 

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Potatoes

R 51,55

per 10Kg

2025-10-31

11.24 %

R 46,34

Tomatoes

R 11,04

per Kg

2025-10-31

21.32 %

R 9,10

Carrots

R 3,57

per Kg

2025-10-31

2.29 %

R 3,49

Onions

R 39,70

per 10Kg

2025-10-31

-0.60 %

R 39,94

Cabbage

R 1,54

per Kg

2025-10-31

-3.75 %

R 1,60

Garlic

R 40,78

per Kg

2025-10-31

-11.56 %

R 46,11

Spinach

R 2,60

per Kg

2025-10-31

7.44 %

R 2,42

Sweet Potatoes

R 6,34

per Kg

2025-10-31

20.76 %

R 5,25

Peppers

R 18,86

per Kg

2025-10-31

9.65 %

R 17,20

Chillies

R 5,66

per Kg

2025-10-31

-1.74 %

R 5,76

Pumpkins

R 7,55

per Kg

2025-10-31

4.72 %

R 7,21

Mushrooms

R 87,28

per Kg

2025-10-31

3.52 %

R 84,31

Butternuts

R 9,12

per Kg

2025-10-31

-16.64 %

R 10,94

Green beans

R 10,56

per Kg

2025-10-31

-4.52 %

R 11,06

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Sheep A2/3

R 106,00

per Kg

2025-10-31

-0.40 %

R 106,43

Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose)

R 50,91

per Kg

2025-10-31

1.90 %

R 49,96

Sheep AB2/3

R 86,83

per Kg

2025-10-31

-3.98 %

R 90,43

Sheep B2/3

R 78,50

per Kg

2025-10-31

-2.40 %

R 80,43

Sheep C2/3

R 76,00

per Kg

2025-10-31

-2.56 %

R 78,00

Wool 20 micron - Non RWS

R 185,00

per Kg

2025-10-31

-0.54 %

R 186,00

Wool 20 micron - RWS

R 201,00

per Kg

2025-10-31

-0.99 %

R 203,00

Mohair - Ave Non RWS

R 358,85

per Kg

2025-10-24

0.00 %

R 358,85

 

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Beef A2/3

R 73,00

per Kg

2025-10-31

1.74 %

R 71,75

Weaners (200-250kg)

R 40,29

per Kg

2025-10-31

4.81 %

R 38,44

Beef AB2/3

R 70,00

per Kg

2025-10-31

1.08 %

R 69,25

Beef B2/3

R 63,00

per Kg

2025-10-31

0.80 %

R 62,50

Beef C2/3

R 61,75

per Kg

2025-10-31

-0.40 %

R 62,00

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Kids (under 30kg)

R 68,32

per kg

2025-10-31

13.00 %

R 60,46

Medium (30-40kg)

R 62,05

per kg

2025-10-31

6.27 %

R 58,39

Large (above 40kg)

R 42,27

per kg

2025-10-31

-9.23 %

R 46,57

Ewes (Goats)

R 55,31

per kg

2025-10-31

19.00 %

R 46,48

 

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Poultry Frozen

R 35,19

per Kg

2025-10-31

0.51 %

R 35,01

Poultry fresh

R 41,03

per Kg

2025-10-31

-0.02 %

R 41,04

Poultry IQF

R 35,65

per Kg

2025-10-31

0.00 %

R 35,65

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Pork Porkers

R 38,30

per Kg

2025-10-31

0.58 %

R 38,08

Pork Baconers

R 38,02

per Kg

2025-10-31

0.56 %

R 37,81

Pork Sausage

R 29,26

per Kg

2025-10-31

-0.31 %

R 29,35