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Thursday April 19th, 2018
Trade aspects remain an important factor in the market as South Africa is a net importer of wheat (see Chart below). The wheat import tariff has triggered again on 10 April 2018 to R437 per tonne. The previous trigger was on 20 March 2018, which then, was calculated at R293.74 per tonne, after an uptick in international wheat prices (No2 HRW), which were supported by unfavourable weather conditions in the US wheat growing regions.
Friday April 20th, 2018
The weather remains a key focus in the local agricultural market but could have a different impact on crops than the past couple of weeks.
Friday April 20th, 2018
Agri SA is voicing its concerns over the shocking increase in farm attacks and is requesting an urgent meeting with […]
Tuesday April 24th, 2018
South Africa’s maize crop has generally matured, which means cool and dry conditions are an ideal weather for the crop at this stage of development. The past weekend presented the precise favourable environment, which is cool and drier conditions across the maize-belt.
Wednesday April 25th, 2018
Although canola and oats farmers have started planting in parts of the Western Cape province and wheat set to commence soon, the germination process could be slightly delayed. The near-term weather forecast point to a continuous dryness in the Western Cape province within the next two weeks.
Thursday April 26th, 2018
South Africa is in for a fairly good harvest in 2017/18 production season. This was confirmed by the third production forecasts released by the National Crop Estimate Committee this afternoon. All summer crop production estimates were revised up from previous month’s levels, with the exception of dry beans. In the same vein, winter crop farmers intend to increase the area plantings this upcoming season.