South Africa -Weeklikse Landbou Nuusoorsig -  Weekly Agriculture News Summary  12de Maart 2025

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AgriSA CEO Johann Kotzé said that other trade agreements, particularly with BRICS partners, are not that beneficial as yet, with these high tariffs needing to be addressed. South African temporary farm workers are popular in the US. In the past year, almost 15 160 South Africans worked in the US as part of the so-called H-2A temporary agricultural worker visa programme, which allows US employers in the farming sector to bring foreign workers to the country for seasonal or temporary labour. This was almost 20% more than in the previous year. South Africans are the now biggest national group to receive these work visas, after Mexico.  But Kotzé told an agricultural trade event in Cape Town on Thursday last week that it was clear that SA farmers would not emigrate to the US, despite the invitations from the White House. He said: "As farmers, we see a world where changes are going to happen. But I see a world of farmers who are not going to emigrate to the Americas. Why? Because of who we are. I see great and world-class industries. Twenty to 30 years from now, South Africans will be working together." 

Huidige voorspellings toon dat temperatuurdalings van tot onder 10 °C rondom 17 tot 19 Maart oor die koeler dele van die Oos-Kaap, soos Barkly-Oos, en in die suidelike dele van die Vrystaat, soos Zastron, kan voorkom. Hoewel temperatuurdalings ook in die eerste week van April oor hierdie dele kan voorkom, word rypskade nie verwag nie. Dit lyk of rypvrye toestande tot in die tweede helfte van April in die grootste deel van die somergraangebiede kan voorkom.  Alhoewel baie swaar reën en vloede vanjaar in Februarie en Maart oor dele van Suid-Afrika voorgekom het, bestaan ’n groot moontlikheid dat ons aan die begin van ’n droë siklus is. Dit is veral in die winterreëngebied, waar sommige seisoenvoorspellings sterk aanduidings van ondergemiddelde reënval in die tradisionele winterreënvalseisoen gee.See-oppervlaktemperature in die Niño-gebiede is besig om terug te keer na neutraal en die Niño-gebiede naaste aan Suid-Amerika is reeds warmer as normaal. Die meeste voorspellings dui daarop dat Enso-neutrale toestande, dus nie El Niño- of La Niña-neigende toestande nie, tot minstens in die lente van vanjaar gaan voortduur. “ ’n Geleidelike styging in temperature kan in die volgende maande verwag word, maar dit is steeds te vroeg en onseker om afleidings te maak oor in watter rigting dit in 2025-’26-somerseisoen kan beweeg. Dit lyk dus of daar weer eens ’n baie onsekere voorspellingseisoen voorlê,” sê Johan Van den Berg.

Donald Trump's administration is currently cutting regulations, but Joe Biden's influence lingers on. Biden set in motion a plan to force nutritional labels on every one of the 350,000 wines on the US market, and that plan is spinning forward. It's possible that the standard Nutrition Facts label that graces your breakfast cereal will also soon be found on your Montrachet, and you will learn that Burgundy – like every other wine – contains no fat and little or no protein.As for carbohydrates, wine contains a little, usually less than 4 grams per glass, while beer contains 10-15. That's not nothing, but it's also not a problem level: orange juice contains about 27 grams per serving, according to the USDA, while lemonade contains 34 grams and carbonated sodas contain 40 grams.

President Cyril Ramaphosa skryf in sy jongste nuusbrief dat transformasie 'n uitdaging in die landbousektor bly. Hy beklemtoon dat grond aan swart boere beskikbaar gestel moet word om hul insluiting in kommersiële landbou te bevorder. Grondhervorming en die vrystelling van staatsgrond sal opkomende boere ondersteun om by te dra tot die boerdery-ekonomie. Ramaphosa haal Wandile Sihlobo se boek aan, wat meld dat swart boere slegs 10% van die kommersiële landbou-uitset lewer, en sê die groeiagenda moet swart boere bemagtig. Hy prys die landbousektor as 'n sleutelsektor in die ekonomie en beklemtoon die noodsaak van 'n verteenwoordigende, inklusiewe sektor wat voedselproduksie en ekonomiese groei ondersteun. Die regering werk saam met belanghebbendes om die sektor se volhoubaarheid te verseker.


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Rising Costs: Coffee prices are soaring in 2025. Arabica beans, used in most roasted coffee, jumped 70% in 2024 and nearly 20% this year, hitting a record high above $4.30 per pound on February 11. Robusta beans, common in instant coffee, rose 72% in 2024, peaking at $5,847 per metric ton on February 12. Consumption: Coffee drinkers may consume more than global production in 2025, a trend seen four times in six years. READ MORE

Since the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck and the Dutch East India Company in 1652 on the shores of Southern Africa, the story of South Africa has been one of land, conquest, and capital. The first wars of dispossession began with the violent subjugation of the Khoi-San, their ancestral land carved up for Dutch settlers who spread inland, waging battles of expansion. READ MORE 

Without proper policy engagement of this challenge, the sector faces the risk of more waves of misconceptions about its export-driven growth drive while many South Africans are impoverished. We believe that an accurate diagnosis of the problem and its underlying causes is critical to formulating a suitable policy response. READ MORE 

The hardest hit province continues to be KwaZulu-Natal that lost 232 rhinos; however, this is a notable decline from the 325 that were lost in 2023. The significant reduction can largely be attributed to the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Dehorning Programme, that was implemented in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park from April to October 2024. READ MORE 

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Farming isn’t your typical 9-to-5 gig. It’s a lifestyle that demands early mornings, late nights, and plenty of time operating machinery or walking the land. That’s where Audiocast shine. They’re hands-free, portable, and don’t care if you’re covered in dirt or steering through a muddy field. Unlike a book or a video, a Audiocast doesn’t ask you to stop what you’re doing—it joins you in the cab, the shed, or wherever the day takes you. And farmers are listening. Surveys suggest that a significant chunk of the agricultural community—some estimates say over a third—tune into ag-related podcasts regularly. Whether it’s catching up on market trends, learning about the latest in soil health, or just hearing a good story from another grower, these audio shows have become a go-to resource.

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Dr. Tobias Doyer, die hoof- uitvoerende beampte van Graan SA, sê dié kongres bied ’n platform om belangrike kwessies in die graanbedryf te bespreek en strategieë vir volhoubare groei te ontwikkel. Volgens Doyer is landbou-toestande in die graanproduksiestreke tans gemeng. “In die Swartland was die seisoen uiters uitdagend, maar reën het op die nippertjie gekom vir die meeste streke.”  Graan SA hou vandeesweek (12 – 13/3) hul jaarlikse kongres, ’n hoogtepunt op die landboukalender in Sentraal-Suid-Afrika. Dr. Tobias Doyer, die hoof- uitvoerende beampte van Graan SA, sê dié kongres bied ’n platform om belangrike kwessies in die graanbedryf te bespreek en strategieë vir volhoubare groei te ontwikkel.

 

 

 

Die Onteieningswetsontwerp in Suid-Afrika bly in die nuus en ervaar sterk teenkanting. Die wet het ook die land in die Trump-administrasie se visier geplaas maar, op die oomblik, lê die klem op grond.

 

 

 

 

As U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies calls for South African farmers to relocate to the U.S., offering them a rapid pathway to citizenship amid false claims of land confiscation in South Africa, local agricultural leaders are raising concerns.

 

 

 

South Africa’s total and agriculture exports were stagnant between the fourth quarters of 2023 and 2024. Imports on the other hand were mixed as the total decreased and those of agriculture increased by 13%. This led to a slight improvement in the national trade surplus and a reduction in the sectorbalance.

 

 

 

Elmarie Prinsloo, hoof- uitvoerende beampte van Bloemskou, vertel die kompetisie het ’n rekordgetal van 408 inskrywings gelok, ’n merkwaardige toename vanaf verlede jaar se 320. Suiwelmaatskappye en fabrieke van regoor die land het ’n wye verskeidenheid produkte ingeskryf, insluitend melk, kaas, jogurt, maaskaas, en selfs sappe met melkbyvoegings.

 

 

 

Here's a summary of the key points from the weather forecast for South Africa between March and July 2025, as provided by Cobus Olivier, a prediction research scientist at the South African Weather Service:

 

 

 

Die eerste temperatuurdalings wat ryp kan veroorsaak, word reeds vanaf die derde week van Maart (17-19 Maart) in dele van die Oos-Kaap (bv. Barkly-Oos) en Vrystaat (bv. Zastron) verwag, met temperature onder 10 °C

 

 

Goss se bakteriese verwelking en blaarvlek (Goss's bacterial wilt and leaf blight) word veroorsaak deur die bakterie Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis. Dit is 'n ekonomies belangrike siekte wat veral in Noord-Amerika, insluitend die VSA en Kanada, voorkom, maar dit is ook elders opgemerk.

 

 

 

A RaboResearch report warns that proposed 25% U.S. tariffs on European Union (EU) exports could significantly disrupt the food and agriculture sector. The EU, which maintains a substantial trade surplus with the U.S. (€38 billion in exports vs. €14 billion in imports in 2024), relies on the U.S. as a key export market for high-value goods like wine, olive oil, dairy, and essential oils,

 

 

 

Transforming arid soil to enhance organic matter content is a gradual process that demands dedication and time. The pace of organic matter enrichment is influenced by various factors such as initial soil quality, climate, and farming techniques.

 

 

According to market research firm MarketsandMarkets, the global farm equipment market is bound to grow from $39.95 billion in 2025 to $52.79 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.1%.

The signing of the Expropriation Act continues to cause shockwaves and intense reactions in South Africa. However, an analysis shows that over 84% of the land reform target has already been achieved—more than is generally acknowledged. Rash actions now would play into the hands of leftist factions.

 

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Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

White maize

R 6 235,00

per Ton

2025-03-11

4.09 %

R 5 990,00

Yellow maize

R 4 895,00

per Ton

2025-03-11

0.12 %

R 4 889,00

Soybeans

R 8 350,00

per Ton

2025-03-11

0.12 %

R 8 340,00

Sunflower seed

R 8 870,00

per Ton

2025-03-11

-0.34 %

R 8 900,00

Wheat

R 6 145,00

per Ton

2025-03-11

0.41 %

R 6 120,00

Sorghum (IPP)

R 4 965,00

per Ton

2025-03-07

-10.15 %

R 5 526,00

Groundnuts (IPP)

R 20 873,00

per Ton

2025-03-07

-12.57 %

R 23 874,00

Cotton (IPP)

R 10 390,00

per Ton

2025-03-07

0.19 %

R 10 370,00

Soy Meal (US derived price)

R 11 194,00

per Ton

2025-03-07

-1.75 %

R 11 393,00

Lusern (Grade 1)

R 3 100,00

per Ton

2025-03-07

0.00 %

R 3 100,00

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Bananas

R 11,91

per Kg

2025-03-07

22.03 %

R 9,76

Apples

R 11,89

per Kg

2025-03-07

-5.03 %

R 12,52

Oranges

R 13,12

per Kg

2025-03-07

-22.32 %

R 16,89

Avocados

R 15,98

per Kg

2025-03-07

-9.26 %

R 17,61

Grapes

R 22,59

per Kg

2025-03-07

-1.91 %

R 23,03

Mangos

R 14,10

per Kg

2025-03-07

-15.52 %

R 16,69

Pears

R 7,96

per Kg

2025-03-07

-1.49 %

R 8,08

Pineapples

R 14,04

per Kg

2025-03-07

-1.20 %

R 14,21

Peaches

R 21,25

per Kg

2025-03-07

20.88 %

R 17,58

Lemons

R 6,87

per Kg

2025-03-07

-7.41 %

R 7,42

Nectarines

R 22,57

per Kg

2025-03-07

16.52 %

R 19,37

Naartjies (Mandarins)

R 33,17

per Kg

2025-03-07

-9.12 %

R 36,50

Blueberries

R 153,39

per Kg

2025-03-07

-24.38 %

R 202,84

Grapefruits

R 12,43

per Kg

2025-03-07

1.47 %

R 12,25

 

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Potatoes

R 65,01

per 10Kg

2025-03-07

-1.98 %

R 66,32

Tomatoes

R 14,41

per Kg

2025-03-07

15.10 %

R 12,52

Carrots

R 6,76

per Kg

2025-03-07

9.03 %

R 6,20

Onions

R 52,01

per 10Kg

2025-03-07

11.39 %

R 46,69

Cabbage

R 3,19

per Kg

2025-03-07

-9.38 %

R 3,52

Garlic

R 47,82

per Kg

2025-03-07

11.91 %

R 42,73

Spinach

R 11,26

per Kg

2025-03-07

18.53 %

R 9,50

Sweet Potatoes

R 6,14

per Kg

2025-03-07

-2.85 %

R 6,32

Peppers

R 13,24

per Kg

2025-03-07

10.98 %

R 11,93

Chillies

R 5,94

per Kg

2025-03-07

7.22 %

R 5,54

Pumpkins

R 3,07

per Kg

2025-03-07

1.99 %

R 3,01

Mushrooms

R 83,16

per Kg

2025-03-07

6.37 %

R 78,18

Butternuts

R 5,12

per Kg

2025-03-07

16.89 %

R 4,38

Green beans

R 30,99

per Kg

2025-03-07

40.86 %

R 22,00

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Sheep A2/3

R 99,73

per Kg

2025-03-07

0.06 %

R 99,67

Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose)

R 40,85

per Kg

2025-02-28

4.00 %

R 39,28

Sheep AB2/3

R 77,11

per Kg

2025-03-07

-1.28 %

R 78,11

Sheep B2/3

R 66,76

per Kg

2025-03-07

-0.98 %

R 67,42

Sheep C2/3

R 64,81

per Kg

2025-03-07

-0.86 %

R 65,37

Ave Wool - Non RWS

R 176,59

per Kg

2025-03-07

1.93 %

R 173,25

Ave Wool - RWS

R 179,82

per Kg

2025-03-07

1.01 %

R 178,03

Mohair

R 377,39

per Kg

2025-03-07

5.00 %

R 359,42

 

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Beef A2/3

R 55,27

per Kg

2025-03-07

0.05 %

R 55,24

Weaners (200-250kg)

R 34,02

per Kg

2025-02-28

-0.58 %

R 34,22

Beef AB2/3

R 53,83

per Kg

2025-03-07

-0.41 %

R 54,05

Beef B2/3

R 50,43

per Kg

2025-03-07

1.57 %

R 49,65

Beef C2/3

R 46,91

per Kg

2025-03-07

-1.49 %

R 47,62

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Kids (under 30kg)

R 49,56

per kg

2025-02-28

17.30 %

R 42,25

Medium (30-40kg)

R 44,85

per kg

2025-02-28

-3.07 %

R 46,27

Large (above 40kg)

R 30,54

per kg

2025-02-28

-34.34 %

R 46,51

Ewes (Goats)

R 38,43

per kg

2025-02-28

11.52 %

R 34,46

 

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Poultry Frozen

R 33,10

per Kg

2025-03-07

0.49 %

R 32,94

Poultry fresh

R 36,82

per Kg

2025-03-07

6.54 %

R 34,56

Poultry IQF

R 33,29

per Kg

2025-03-07

0.00 %

R 33,29

Eggs (Ave national price)

R 23,59

per Dozen

2025-02-28

0.00 %

R 23,59

Product Name

Price

Quantity Type

Date

Change

Previous Price

Pork Porkers

R 32,65

per Kg

2025-03-07

0.03 %

R 32,64

Pork Baconers

R 32,38

per Kg

2025-03-07

0.03 %

R 32,37

Pork Sausage

R 25,78

per Kg

2025-03-07

0.55 %

R 25,64