NAMPO Week Is Here — and the Markets Are Wide Awake! It is NAMPO week again, and the markets are definitely not sleeping! I will be at NAMPO on Wednesday and Thursday, mainly around the John Deere and Zimmatic stands, so please come and say hello if you see me. It will be great to meet, catch up and talk …
Grain prices may feel stuck — but the market can change quickly Grain prices may feel trapped in a sideways trend at the moment, but there are several factors that could shift the market quickly and push prices higher. In this week’s John Deere Grain Market Overview, proudly brought to you by John Deere and Zimmatic Irrigation Systems, we take …
Grain Markets Shift as Funds Change Direction – What It Means for Prices When we look at current grain markets, one key trend is starting to stand out: funds are beginning to shift direction. This is an important signal, as it often provides early insight into where prices could be heading next. We unpack this and more in this week’s …
Grain Markets Reflect a Large Crop — But Risks Are Shifting Ahead Current maize prices are already reflecting expectations of a strong harvest. However, white maize remains under additional pressure due to export competition from Zambia, while the bigger risk is increasingly shifting toward the 2026/2027 season — driven by fertiliser prices, geopolitics, and weather uncertainty. We unpack these dynamics …
Grain Markets Under Pressure as Global Supply Limits Price Recovery Global supply continues to prevent grain markets from following the upward momentum seen in oilseeds, even as the US planting season gets underway and more certainty emerges around South Africa’s local crop. The key question now is what this means for prices and market movements going forward. This week’s grain …
Fruit Market Outlook: Prices Under Pressure as Supply Increases The fruit markets came under noticeable pressure last week, with most categories experiencing price declines as volumes increased across the board. While demand provided some support in previous weeks, the shift beyond the Easter period is expected to weaken consumption. As supply continues to build, the market is now transitioning toward …
Diesel Prices High… But Fertiliser Worse? | Grain Market Overview – 30 March 2026 Diesel prices can have a significant impact on grain markets, but the key factor to watch right now is fertiliser prices. However, in the short term, uncertainty surrounding Iran and weather conditions in the United States appear to be the main drivers of grain prices. We …
Grain Market Uncertainty Driven by Funds and War Grain Market Overview – 23 March 2026 The grain market could move either up or down — and right now, it’s not about harvests… it’s about funds and geopolitics. In this week’s grain market overview, proudly brought to you by John Deere and Zimmatic Irrigation Systems, we unpack the key drivers shaping …
🌾 Large Crop Ahead or Rising Prices? Grain Markets Caught Between Harvest and War Are we heading for another strong local grain harvest, or will international factors begin to push prices higher again? Much depends on how long the current conflict persists and the level of uncertainty it creates in global markets. 📊 Latest Market Prices Grain prices moved lower …
Grain Markets React to War and Harvest Concerns John Deere Grain Market Overview In this week’s grain market overview, we speak with Thomas Strydom from Sion Agri to get his perspective on the latest crop estimates and where damage has already occurred this season. We also examine the impact of the war in Iran on oil prices, fertilizer markets, and …
Showing 1–10 of 130 results
