Deidre Carter

Sunday March 4th, 2018

FAW on sunflowers: Farmers should stay vigilant, but not panic

An advisory about the possible detection of fall armyworm (FAW) on sunflowers in Mpumalanga was a precautionary measure and should […]
Friday March 2nd, 2018

South African Agricultural Commodities Weekly Wrap: 02 March 2018

This was a data-packed week for grain and oilseed markets, with the most notable release being the National Crop Estimates […]
Friday March 2nd, 2018

The South African avocado season starts and harvests are ready

In 2016 there was hail, last year there was drought but this year looks to be a shining year for […]
Thursday March 1st, 2018

Agriculture export growth depends on rainfall and rand

Click on the link below to read Wandile Sihlobo’s thoughts on agriculture’s export growth and the challenges it may face. […]
Thursday March 1st, 2018

Maize supplies are in good shape compared to annual consumption

Highlights in today’s morning note   Wheat: The weather is currently of less importance in the winter wheat growing areas […]
Wednesday February 28th, 2018

South Africa in for a good grain harvest, despite decline in area planted

South Africa’s grain and oilseed market could be well supplied in the 2018/19 marketing season owing to expectations of relatively […]
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