South African Agricultural Commodities Weekly Wrap
Agri SA erg bekommerd oor listeriose-uitbraak in Suid-Afrika
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Harvest process underway in major wheat producing provinces
December 11, 2017
The weather remains a key focus in the South African grains and oilseeds market, as the summer crop planting process progress. Fortunately, the incoming weather forecast data paint a picture of good rainfall throughout the 2017/18 production season.
A recent report from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology confirmed a development of La Niña in the 2017/18 summer period. This essentially means that countries such as South Africa could receive above normal rainfall between December 2017 and February 2018, which bodes well for crops.
Overall, these weather developments, coupled with a relatively strong domestic currency, and large stocks added bearish pressure across the board, with grains and oilseeds prices ending the week in negative territory when compared to last week’s levels.
Fruit and vegetable prices were volatile during the week with lower stock levels driving the market. The SAFEX beef carcass market remained flat this week due to thinly traded volumes.
The calendar for the week ahead is fairly light with only weekly grain trade and deliveries data due for release.
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South African Agricultural Commodities Weekly Wrap 08 December 2017
