WandileSihlobo
Monday May 7th, 2018
While the recent upward revision of South African grain and oilseed production estimates underscored the view that the country’s supplies […]
Monday May 7th, 2018
(Afrikaans) The winter wheat planting activity could slow in the coming weeks as the weather forecasts show a possibility of continued dryness in the Western Cape province within the next two weeks. Swartland is the only wheat-growing region that could receive light showers of between 16 and 25 millimetres this week. The prospects for the week ending 22 May 2018 presents similar dynamics, with light showers in areas around Overberg region.
Monday May 7th, 2018
The SAFEX soybean market posted gains in yesterday’s trade session, supported by bullish sentiment emanating from higher Chicago soybean prices, commercial buying interest, as well as the weaker domestic currency against the US Dollar.
Tuesday May 8th, 2018
The SAFEX sunflower seed market started yesterday’s trade session on a positive footing, but lost ground towards the end of […]
Friday May 11th, 2018
The weather remains a primary focus in the South African grain and oilseed market as it continues to influence the harvest activity of summer crops and planting progress in winter crop areas.
Tuesday May 15th, 2018
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) lifted its estimate for South Africa’s 2017/18 maize production by 300 000 tonnes from the previous month to 13.5 million tonnes.