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South Africa's agricultural sector thrives due to mechanization and improved seed genetics, with no import duties on tractors (HS code 8701.9) to keep essential equipment affordable, as the country does not produce them. Despite trade war confusion, tractor sales rose 35% year-on-year in March 2025 (671 units), and combine harvester sales increased 42% (37 units), driven by positive sentiment from a strong 2024-25 harvest and favorable weather. The 2024 sales dip resulted from a market correction after high sales from 2020-23, a 2023-24 drought causing a 23% drop in summer grains and oilseed production, and high interest rates.
Twee jaar gelede het voëlgriep produksie ernstig geskaad deur miljoene hoenders uit te wis. Herstel is aan die gang, maar voëlgriep bly die grootste risiko, veral met die naderende winter. Noord-Amerika het onlangs 140 miljoen lêhenne verloor, wat eierpryse daar tot R140/dosyn gedryf het (vs. R40/dosyn in SA).Eierproduksie het in 2024 met 3,4% gegroei, maar is nog onder 2022-vlakke. Lêhenne sal na raming van 24 miljoen tot 28 miljoen herstel. Braaihoenderproduksie is nou 21,2 miljoen per week (vs. 20,3 miljoen in 2023). Eierpryse daal stadig, terwyl braaihoenderpryse stabiel bly weens invoer en swak ekonomie.
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced fuel price adjustments effective 7 May 2025, driven by lower global oil prices despite a slightly weaker rand. Brent crude oil prices fell from $71.04 to $66.40 due to US tariffs, trade wars, and an OPEC+ decision to increase production, raising recession concerns and reducing fuel demand. The rand depreciated to an average of 18.8382 against the US dollar, increasing basic fuel prices by 29.13–30.34 c/l. However, fuel prices will decrease due to lower oil prices, partially offset by a 3 c/l increase in the carbon fuel levy.
TLU SA uit ernstige kommer oor die toenemende onwettige jag met honde in landbougebiede, veral in die Vrystaat, wat handuit ruk en wetteloosheid aanwakker. Hierdie misdaad, wat wild en vee teiken, veroorsaak finansiële verliese, strukturele skade en bedreig boere se veiligheid. Ondanks bestaande wetgewing (bv. Omheiningswet, Wet op Dierebeskerming) en SAPD-riglyne, word oortreders selde vervolg, wat die indruk skep dat misdaad geduld word. 
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The biggest exporter, responsible for a massive 40.6%, or €12.1bn, of the total export value was France – two-thirds (66.7%) of this figure was from wine sales, with most of the remainder (31.8%) being spirits/liqueurs. READ MORE
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IFAMA is proud to announce Michelle Marais (South Africa) as a confirmed speaker for the IFAMA 2025 World Conference in Brazil! An agricultural economist and advocate for smallholder farmers, Michelle serves as Business Unit Manager at Urban Farmer, where she supports farmer training and capacity-building across multiple African countries. She is also deeply committed to youth development in agriculture and its role in economic growth.As the recipient of the IFAMA 2024 Rising Star Award, Michelle exemplifies the next generation of leadership transforming global food systems.She will join the expert panel "The Challenge of Training New Leaders in Agribusiness."
The Women’s Voice Deliberation Competition – an initiative to recognise the voice of women in agriculture on the impact of policy matters in their communities. After a successful first competition hosted in 2024, Future Agri Perspectives is proud to announce the second Women’s Voice Deliberation Competition with the focus on what women say about the impact of agricultural policy matters in their communities. All women in agriculture aged 18 years and older may participate in this initiative. Each participant can share her views and solutions regarding any topic that impacts her community or field of work in the wider agriculture environment. These women may be farmers, farmers’ wives, women involved in agricultural or farming businesses, or work in an office on a farm.
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Totale someroes: 18,011 miljoen ton (vs. 18,002 miljoen ton voorheen), 14,12% hoër as 2024 se 15,530 miljoen ton.
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Mielies:
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Skatting opwaarts aangepas met 105 000 ton tot 14,664 miljoen ton (6de grootste oes).
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Witmielies: 7,757 miljoen ton (+0,8%), 1,600 miljoen ha, 4,85 t/ha.
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Geelmielies: 6,907 miljoen ton (+0,64%), 997 000 ha, 6,93 t/ha.
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Totale oppervlakte: 2,597 miljoen ha, opbrengs 5,65 t/ha.
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Hoofprodusente: Vrystaat, Mpumalanga, Noordwes (81% van oes).
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Vraag: 14,4 miljoen ton (binnelands 11,8, uitvoer 2, op plase 0,6), oordragvoorraad 264 000 ton.
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Sojabone: Skatting afwaarts met 2,47% tot 2,331 miljoen ton, 1,151 miljoen ha, 2,03 t/ha.
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Sonneblomsaad: Skatting afwaarts met 3,6% tot 742 800 ton, 555 700 ha, 1,34 t/ha.
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Grondbone: Skatting afwaarts met 3,49% tot 64 595 ton, 48 125 ha, 1,34 t/ha.
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Sorghum: Skatting opwaarts met 0,39% tot 137 970 ton, 41 150 ha, 3,35 t/ha.
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Droëbone: Skatting afwaarts met 10,72% tot 70 540 ton, 45 620 ha, 1,55 t/ha.
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Totale oppervlakte: 4,438 miljoen ha (vs. 4,439 miljoen ha in 2024).
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Koring: 513 200 ha (+1,56%), hoofgebiede Wes-Kaap (72%), Vrystaat (11%), Noord-Kaap (7%).
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Moutgars: 93 050 ha (-7,6%).
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Kanola: 166 500 ha (+0,45%).
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Hawermout: 34 520 ha (+11,35%).
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Soetlupiene: 20 700 ha (+29,38%).
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Summary of Ethanol Blending Policies and Impacts in Africa -Policy Trends: African countries are increasingly mandating ethanol blending in gasoline (e.g., Nigeria allows 5–20% blends, Ghana targets 20% by 2030, Malawi promotes 10% blends, Uganda started 1% in 2024 aiming for 20%) to reduce carbon emissions, stabilize fuel prices, and support local agriculture.
Suid-Afrika het ’n groot probleem met uitheemse indringerbome soos rooikrans (Acacia cyclops), swartwattel (Acacia mearnsii) en die muskietboom (Prosopis, ook bekend as suidwesdoring). Hierdie bome gebruik baie water, verdring ons eie plante en diere, verhoog die risiko vir skadelike veldbrande en verminder weiding. Baie van hulle is gelukkig ook goeie vuurmaakhout.
South Africa saw significant growth in its beef exports last year, with cumulative exports increasing by 30% from 2023, reaching 38657 tonnes, 57% of which was fresh beef and 43% frozen. But for this momentum to continue, agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo has warned that the industry must intensify its efforts to control animal diseases.
The global agricultural pheromones market reached USD 4.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to experience significant growth, with a CAGR of 15.9% from 2025 to 2034, according to recent report by Global Market Insights Inc.
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