The average banana price decreased and traded on R12.45 per kilogram or R224 per 18kg box and is still 11% higher than a year ago. We still expect prices to remain on a relatively higher level until the end of the year due to supply that can remain under pressure, but it can dip in January. Apple prices increased …
The average national potato price decreased to R61 per 10kg and was 24% lower than a year ago. Last week, large potato prices traded lower on R73, mediums traded on R58, and smalls on R40 per 10kg. Mondials traded lower on R62 while Sifras increased to R66 per 10kg. A lack of rain in Limpopo is raising concerns about a …
The national average for calves between 200-250 kg dropped as expected by 2% to R32.77/kg, with “out-of-hand” sales also lower at R33.31/kg. Lighter calves (160-200 kg) traded at R32.85, while heavier calves (250-300 kg) traded at R31.41. The average price in the Free State dropped further to R31.46, while in the North West, it decreased to R33.61/kg. Prices rose …
The white maize spot price has increased week-on-week to R6,366, while the July ’25 price has risen to R4,148. The yellow maize spot price has decreased week-on-week to R5,067, with the July ’25 price now at R3,881 per ton. The soybean spot price has decreased week-on-week to R9,020, while the May ’25 price stands at R7,790 per ton. The sunflower …
The Rand strengthened over the past week and is currently trading at R17.85 to the US dollar, with economic growth shrinking by 0.3% over the third quarter, mostly due to the midsummer drought that affected our grain harvest in 2024. This just shows how important the agricultural sector, and more specifically the grain sector, is for economic growth in South …
The average banana price decreased and traded on R13.24 per kilogram or R238 per 18kg box and is now 5% higher than a year ago. We still expect prices to remain on a relatively higher level until the end of the year due to supply that can remain under pressure, but it can dip in January. Apple prices decreased …
The heatwave conditions, especially in Limpopo, is now creating havoc in the vegetable market which can result in lower volumes and higher prices for especially higher quality class 1 commodities. The average national potato price increased to R71 per 10kg and was 5% lower than a year ago. Last week, large potato prices traded higher on R88, mediums traded …
The national average weaner calf price rose by 1.6% to R33.48 per kilogram, with “off-the-hand” sales also higher at R33.95 per kilogram. This applies to calves weighing an average of 228 kg. Lighter calves, averaging 188 kg, traded at R32.48, while heavier calves, at 268 kg on average, came in at R32.60. The average price in the Free State decreased …
The white maize spot price has increased week-on-week to R6,366, while the July ’25 price has risen to R4,148. The yellow maize spot price has decreased week-on-week to R5,067, with the July ’25 price now at R3,881 per ton. The soybean spot price has decreased week-on-week to R9,020, while the May ’25 price stands at R7,790 per ton. The sunflower …
The Rand strengthened over the past week and is currently trading at R17.85 to the US dollar, with economic growth shrinking by 0.3% over the third quarter, mostly due to the midsummer drought that affected our grain harvest in 2024. This just shows how important the agricultural sector, and more specifically the grain sector, is for economic growth in South …
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