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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 […]

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 […]

Tuesday March 6th, 2018

Soil moisture has improved significantly across the maize belt

Highlights in today’s morning note South Africa’s sub-soil moisture – 02 March 2018 Source: World Weather Inc. Maize: Last […]

Wednesday March 7th, 2018

SA agricultural economy grew by 17.7% in 2017

After an extended contraction in 2015 and 2016, the South African agricultural economy grew by 17.7% in 2017. This was […]

Wednesday March 7th, 2018

Sunflower seed region set to receive good showers within next two weeks

Highlights in today’s morning note Maize: The South African Weather Service recently revised its view from a weak La […]

Thursday March 8th, 2018

Weather could remain favourable through maize production season

Highlights in today’s morning note Maize: The weather conditions could remain favourable throughout the production season. The medium-term forecasts […]