Weekly Vegetable Market Overview | 30 October 2024

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The average national potato price stayed on a lower level as expected and traded on R67.05 per 10kg and is now 22% lower than a year ago while total volumes are about 3% lower year on year. Last week, large potato prices traded sideways on R77, mediums traded on R66, and smalls lower on R47 per 10kg. Mondials traded lower

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Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 30 October 2024

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  The national average weaner calf price rose by 1.8% to R31.30 per kilogram for calves weighing between 200 and 250 kg. Hand-to-hand sales traded at R31.73 per kg last week for this weight class, almost 8% higher than a year ago when it traded at R33.87 per kilogram. Lighter calves under 200 kg increased to R31.19, while heavier calves

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Weekly Grain Market Overview | 30 October 2024

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  The spot price for white maize has increased week-on-week to R5,825, while the July 2025 price has dropped to R3,950. However, the spot price for yellow maize has risen week-on-week to R4,740, with the July 2025 price now at R3,739 per ton. The CBOT maize price has been quite volatile recently but is slightly higher than it was a

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Weekly Fruit Market Overview | 23 October 2024

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Bananas are trading higher at R12.54 per kilogram or R226 per 18kg box. While supply remains tight, we’re currently at the upper end of the price range. I expect prices remain on a relatively higher level until the end of the year due to supply that can remain under pressure.   Apple prices increased to R11.95, and pears rose to

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StudentWeekly Fruit Market Overview | 23 October 2024

Weekly Vegetable Market Overview | 23 October 2024

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Namibia and Botswana have imposed a ban on South African citrus and vegetables and extending this ban until 2025. The aim is to encourage local production and reduce reliance on South African imports. This however goes against the free trade agreement and impact the free flow of product and prices. It will also push up price in Namibia and Botswana

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StudentWeekly Vegetable Market Overview | 23 October 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 23 October 2024

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The national average weaner calf price increased by 0.8% to R30.74 per kilogram for calves between 200 and 250kg. Direct sales were about R1 higher than auctions at R31.79 per kg last week for this specific weight class. Last year, prices traded at R33.67 at this time. Lighter calves under 200kg dropped to R30.08, while heavier calves over 250kg traded

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Weekly Grain Market Overview | 23 October 2024

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The white maize spot price has decreased week on week to R5,585, while the July ’25 price has fallen to R3,746. In contrast, the yellow maize spot price has increased week on week to R4,475, with the July ’25 price now at R3,643 per ton. The harvesting pace in America is currently the fastest in the last ten years, with

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Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 14 October 2024

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The national average weaner calf price increased by 2.7% to R30.48 per kilogram for calves weighing between 200 and 250 kg. The price is still nearly 9% lower than what we saw a year ago. Last week, the spot sale price was R30.35 per kg for this weight class. Lighter calves under 200 kg rose to R31.52, while heavier calves

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StudentWeekly Livestock Market Overview | 14 October 2024

Weekly Fruit Market Overview | 14 October 2024

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Bananas are trading higher at R12.23 per kilogram or R220 per 18kg box. While supply remains tight, we’re currently at the upper end of the price range. I expect prices to dip this week due to softer demand, with further declines likely toward the end of the year as volumes pick up.   Apple prices increased to R11.67, and pears

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Weekly Vegetable Market Overview | 14 October 2024

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As expected, the average national potato price dropped by over 16% to R107 per 10kg, though it’s still 7% higher than last year when volumes were similarly low. Total volumes are up 2% year-on-year, meaning the severe frost at the end of July had a limited impact on the crop, keeping prices from climbing further. However, extremely high prices tend

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