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On December 10, 2025, the USDA launched a $700 million Farmers First Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program under Trump's Make America Healthy Again agenda, reallocating funds from EQIP and CSP to promote soil health practices. Critics view it as rebranding rather than expansion, replacing larger Biden-era climate-smart initiatives (~$3 billion) that were largely cancelled, while NRCS staff cuts hinder on-ground support and pesticide-friendly policies contradict regenerative goals.

South Africa's summer rainfall shifted to neutral ENSO and IOD conditions, forecasting weaker rains from February 2026 onward. Recent widespread but patchy rains (11–14 December) delayed plantings in parts of the summer grain region, narrowing windows for maize and soybeans; sunflowers may increase in wet or replanted areas.

Northern Cape grape harvests suffer from rain-induced rot and shorter shelf life, though pastures benefit; Eastern and winter rainfall areas remain dry, with Western Cape dams 10–20% lower year-on-year.High fresh produce volumes coincide with cash-strapped consumers, halting festive price rises and pressuring farmer incomes.

Summer fruits like table grapes, blueberries, and peaches face declining prices amid oversupply and weak demand, exacerbated by rain quality issues and informal trader pressure. Vegetable prices are low, meat follows seasonal patterns with post-Christmas slaughter increases, and poultry remains elevated but may ease.The South African Poultry Association urges removal of 15% VAT on basic chicken products to improve affordability as the primary protein for low-income households, amid rising production costs; targeted relief on unprocessed items would support nutrition without major revenue loss.

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For the second consecutive season, producers have been spared major weather disruptions such as flooding and frost, allowing vineyards to maintain the positive trajectory established in 2025. The initial forecast suggests a slightly bigger harvest than the previous year. Notably, this improvement comes despite the ongoing shrinkage and ageing of the national vineyard surface area, now at 86 544 hectares. The trend reinforces a long-term structural shift: the removal of unproductive vineyards and their replacement with fit-for-purpose plantings designed for improved performance. READ MORE

About half of the world's habitable land is used for agriculture, according to data from the World Economic Forum. However, the very land designated for global food production is becoming less healthy, affecting the quality and quantity of food it can produce. Land degradation occurs naturally, but human-induced factors, such as deforestation, overgrazing, planet-warming, and unsustainable farming practices, accelerate the rate at which croplands degrade. READ MORE

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President Cyril Ramaphosa used his Day of Reconciliation address at the Ncome Museum in KwaZulu-Natal on December 16, 2025, to firmly counter misinformation about farm murders and alleged persecution of white farmers, directly responding to recent claims by US President Donald Trump. Under the theme “Reaffirming Reconciliation for Future Generations,” Ramaphosa, joined by KZN Premier Thami Ntuli and Minister Gayton McKenzie, rejected divisive narratives portraying South Africa as hostile to certain groups.He highlighted the country's post-apartheid progress in race relations, citing surveys showing widespread improvement since 1994, and celebrated everyday unity—children of all races learning and playing together. Ramaphosa accused detractors, both domestic and international, of painting a false picture to sow fear and hatred, ignoring successes like land restitution and the rise of black farmers.

The South Africa seed market is projected to grow from USD 802 million in 2025 to USD 985.17 million by 2030, reflecting a 4.2% CAGR, driven by increased adoption of hybrid and GM seeds, demand for climate-resilient crops, and expanded cover-crop use.

Boere en veeartse het op ’n werkswinkel in Potchefstroom op 12 Desember 2025 saamgestem om praktiese oplossings en hulp aan die staat en ministeriële BKS-taakspan te bied in die stryd teen bek-en-klouseer (BKS).

South Africa's sorghum industry remains stagnant despite the crop's nutritional benefits and climate resilience, primarily due to weak domestic consumer demand and the collapse of biofuel hopes.

Hoë volumes varsprodukte val saam met kontantverknorsde verbruikers, wat feestydprysstyging stop en boere se inkomste druk. Somer vrugte soos tafeldruiwe, bloubessies en perskes toon prysdalings weens ooraanbod en swak vraag, terwyl nismarkte soos granaatjies en vye skaars is maar vinnig uitverkoop.

Climate change poses a significant global challenge, disproportionately affecting farming communities through rising temperatures and unpredictable weather, which degrade soil quality and reduce crop yields. Planting cover crops during fallow periods after cash crop harvests is an effective strategy to enhance soil health and combat these impacts.

Suid-Afrikaanse versekeraars meld ’n merkbare toename in eise vir storm- en haelskade die afgelope twee maande vergeleke met dieselfde tydperk in 2024, hoofsaaklik weens ’n vroeëre en natter reënseisoen wat reeds in September begin het met rekordneerslae in Oktober en November.

The PAFO General Assembly, convened every two years, elects the Board and nominates the President. Mr Gumede will serve a two-year presidential term.PAFO is the recognized continental representative body of African farmers’ organisations.

Samewerking oor ’n wye front word aangemoedig om die verspreiding van bek-en-klouseer (BKD) tydens die feestyd te bekamp. Minister van Landbou John Steenhuisen het die nasionale inenting van alle beeste aangekondig om kudde-immuniteit te bereik en die siekte te beperk, ..

South Africa’s poultry industry, through the South African Poultry Association (SAPA), has urged the government to scrap the 15% value-added tax (VAT) on chicken, highlighting its status as the country’s most affordable and widely consumed animal protein source amid persistent food inflation and cost-of-living pressures.

Die direktoraat veerartsensydienste het ‘n uitbreking van H5N1- hoë patogeniese voëlgriep onder gewone sterretjies op Lüderitz bevestig. Monsters van ‘n siek voëltjie in ‘n woonbuurt op die kusdorp is in ‘n laboratorium in Windhoek gedoen en het dié hoogs aansteeklike virus beve
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South Africa’s Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has faced sharp criticism over racial eligibility criteria for leasing state-owned land, highlighted by a December 2025 advertisement for Greenvalley Farm—a 16-hectare property in Gauteng suitable for crop and vegetable farming near Meyerton.

Samewerking oor ’n wye front word aangemoedig om die verspreiding van bek-en-klouseer (BKD) tydens die feestyd te bekamp. Vrystaat Landbou (VL) waarsku dit is geen kitsoplossing nie en kan ses maande tot ses jaar duur om die virus tot endemiese gebiede te beperk.

South African stonefruit exporters, particularly those handling prunes and cherry plums, are eagerly awaiting final protocol approval to ship fresh fruit to mainland China for the first time—a development that could revitalise prune orchards diminished by declining drying and juicing markets.

Prof. Raymond Parsons van die NWU-sakeskool sien versigtige optimisme vir Suid-Afrika se ekonomie in 2026, met verwagte groei van 1,1–1,6% (gemiddeld 1,4%) vanaf ’n lae basis.

South Africa’s cannabis industry has united behind Project Indlela, a new initiative launched two months ago by the South African Cannabis Club Alliance (SACCA) and supported by key groups including the Marijuana Board of South Africa (MBOSA), the South African Cannabis and Hemp Development Association (SACHIDA), and Fields of Green for All (FGFA).

Suid-Afrikaanse versekeraars meld ’n merkbare toename in eise vir storm- en haelskade die afgelope twee maande vergeleke met dieselfde tydperk in 2024, hoofsaaklik weens ’n vroeëre en natter reënseisoen wat reeds in September begin het met rekordneerslae in Oktober en November.

South African chocolate consumers may experience some relief heading into the 2025 festive season as global cocoa prices have more than halved in the past year—from a peak of nearly US$12,000 (R202,903) per tonne at the end of 2024 to around US$5,000 (R84,542) per tonne—following two years of extreme volatility.

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True farming wisdom comes from the soil, not just the textbook. You can have all the degrees, data models, and economic forecasts in the world—and we absolutely need sharp, educated minds crunching numbers, managing risk, and driving innovation—.......but nothing replaces the lived experience of staking your own hard-earned money on a piece of land, praying for rain at the right time, battling pests, watching markets swing, and getting your hands dirty day after day.Real farmers carry a quiet authority born from years of hope planted alongside every seed, heartbreak when drought or flood strikes, and quiet triumph when the harvest comes in. That practical grounding gives perspective no lecture hall can replicate: understanding why a 5% yield drop feels catastrophic, how cash-flow crunches hit harder than any statistic suggests, and why resilience isn't just a buzzword—it's survival.The best advisors, policymakers, and agribusiness leaders are those who respect both worlds: the rigour of science and data paired with the humility earned in the field. We need graduates who can "play with the numbers," but the most trusted voices are the ones who've also walked the rows at dawn, felt the weight of uncertainty, and celebrated with fellow farmers when things go right.Ultimately, agriculture thrives when the highly educated and the deeply experienced stand shoulder to shoulder—because feeding nations demands both brilliant minds and calloused hands. The wisest approach when advising farmers is to honour their hard-earned success, decades of practical experience, and the deep family traditions that sustain their operations. Real farmers are the backbone of food production—they take the risks, work the long hours, and feed nations with knowledge passed down through generations and refined in the field.Effective advice respects their proven habits rather than pushing for wholesale change. It builds on what already works, offering gentle suggestions only where it can genuinely add value—perhaps a new tool that saves time, a market insight that boosts income, or a risk-management idea that protects what they've built.Never criticise their way of doing things or question family values and connections that keep farms thriving across lifetimes. Those bonds are often the secret to resilience in tough seasons.Instead, approach every conversation with gratitude: thank them for producing the food that sustains us all. Listen first, learn from their wisdom, and share ideas as partners, not superiors. When farmers feel respected, they're far more open to insights that can enhance—not replace—their legacy.In the end, farming isn't just a business; it's a calling. The best support celebrates that calling and helps it flourish on the farmer's own terms.

RECONCILIATION DAY | President Cyril Ramaphosa says, “They don’t want to play all the social media clips we are seeing of young Afrikaners in veldskoens dancing to amapiano, and white teenagers speaking fluent isiZulu with their friends.” pic.twitter.com/S5XtEm7vwI
— SABC News (@SABCNews) December 16, 2025

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Product Name	Price	Quantity Type		Date	Change	Previous Price
White maize	R 3 560,00	per Ton		2025-12-15	-2.20 %	R 3 640,00
Yellow maize	R 3 549,80	per Ton		2025-12-15	-1.91 %	R 3 619,00
Soybeans	R 6 787,80	per Ton		2025-12-15	-0.11 %	R 6 795,00
Sunflower seed	R 11 250,00	per Ton		2025-12-15	3.31 %	R 10 890,00
Wheat	R 5 805,00	per Ton		2025-12-15	-0.15 %	R 5 814,00
Sorghum (IPP)	R 4 897,00	per Ton		2025-12-12	5.86 %	R 4 626,00
Groundnuts (IPP)	R 23 009,00	per Ton		2025-12-12	4.19 %	R 22 083,00
Cotton (IPP)	R 8 870,00	per Ton		2025-12-12	-1.22 %	R 8 980,00
Soy Meal (US derived price)	R 11 246,00	per Ton		2025-12-12	1.71 %	R 11 057,00
Chop	R 2 550,00	per Ton		2025-12-12	-3.77 %	R 2 650,00
Lusern (Grade 1)	R 3 800,00	per Ton		2025-12-12	0.00 %	R 3 800,00
Product Name	Price	Quantity Type	Date		Change	Previous Price
Bananas	R 13,51	per Kg	2025-12-12		4.08 %	R 12,98
Apples	R 12,28	per Kg	2025-12-12		2.68 %	R 11,96
Oranges	R 9,93	per Kg	2025-12-12		5.41 %	R 9,42
Avocados	R 30,96	per Kg	2025-12-12		3.86 %	R 29,81
Grapes	R 22,65	per Kg	2025-12-12		-14.59 %	R 26,52
Mangos	R 13,60	per Kg	2025-12-12		21.21 %	R 11,22
Pears	R 9,86	per Kg	2025-12-12		8.35 %	R 9,10
Pineapples	R 11,68	per Kg	2025-12-12		-4.89 %	R 12,28
Peaches	R 15,25	per Kg	2025-12-12		1.80 %	R 14,98
Lemons	R 9,37	per Kg	2025-12-12		5.88 %	R 8,85
Nectarines	R 16,08	per Kg	2025-12-12		-3.71 %	R 16,70
Naartjies (Mandarins)	R 9,69	per Kg	2025-12-12		-13.87 %	R 11,25
Blueberries	R 51,85	per Kg	2025-12-12		16.62 %	R 44,46
Grapefruits	R 8,84	per Kg	2025-12-12		-11.86 %	R 10,03

Product Name	Price		Quantity Type		Date		Change		Previous Price
Potatoes	R 49,94		per 10Kg		2025-12-12		-9.89 %		R 55,42
Tomatoes	R 8,90		per Kg		2025-12-12		-18.27 %		R 10,89
Carrots	R 4,02		per Kg		2025-12-12		2.03 %		R 3,94
Onions	R 43,91		per 10Kg		2025-12-12		15.16 %		R 38,13
Cabbage	R 1,51		per Kg		2025-12-12		4.14 %		R 1,45
Garlic	R 45,08		per Kg		2025-12-12		-2.28 %		R 46,13
Spinach	R 3,18		per Kg		2025-12-12		10.03 %		R 2,89
Sweet Potatoes	R 5,06		per Kg		2025-12-12		-7.50 %		R 5,47
Peppers	R 11,66		per Kg		2025-12-12		-13.24 %		R 13,44
Chillies	R 5,35		per Kg		2025-12-12		6.15 %		R 5,04
Pumpkins	R 4,94		per Kg		2025-12-12		-10.02 %		R 5,49
Mushrooms	R 83,57		per Kg		2025-12-12		-5.34 %		R 88,28
Butternuts	R 4,09		per Kg		2025-12-12		-22.10 %		R 5,25
Green beans	R 8,79		per Kg		2025-12-12		-10.58 %		R 9,83
Product Name		Price		Quantity Type		Date		Change	Previous Price
Sheep A2/3		R 109,55		per Kg		2025-12-12		0.97 %	R 108,50
Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose)		R 50,78		per Kg		2025-12-12		0.20 %	R 50,68
Sheep AB2/3		R 91,80		per Kg		2025-12-12		1.29 %	R 90,63
Sheep B2/3		R 81,20		per Kg		2025-12-12		0.87 %	R 80,50
Sheep C2/3		R 77,20		per Kg		2025-12-12		-1.34 %	R 78,25
Wool 20 micron - Non RWS		R 202,00		per Kg		2025-12-05		0.00 %	R 202,00
Wool 20 micron - RWS		R 219,00		per Kg		2025-12-05		0.00 %	R 219,00
Mohair - Ave Non RWS		R 360,71		per Kg		2025-12-12		-0.61 %	R 362,91

Product Name	Price		Quantity Type		Date		Change		Previous Price
Beef A2/3	R 69,78		per Kg		2025-12-12		1.13 %		R 69,00
Weaners (200-250kg)	R 40,83		per Kg		2025-12-12		-1.66 %		R 41,52
Beef AB2/3	R 68,00		per Kg		2025-12-12		2.41 %		R 66,40
Beef B2/3	R 64,50		per Kg		2025-12-12		1.74 %		R 63,40
Beef C2/3	R 63,00		per Kg		2025-12-12		2.94 %		R 61,20
Product Name	Price	Quantity Type		Date		Change		Previous Price
Kids (under 30kg)	R 61,09	per kg		2025-12-12		-7.68 %		R 66,17
Medium (30-40kg)	R 54,95	per kg		2025-12-12		-13.37 %		R 63,43
Large (above 40kg)	R 45,31	per kg		2025-12-12		18.61 %		R 38,20
Ewes (Goats)	R 44,14	per kg		2025-12-12		-13.65 %		R 51,12

Product Name	Price		Quantity Type		Date		Change		Previous Price
Poultry Frozen	R 35,81		per Kg		2025-12-12		0.39 %		R 35,67
Poultry fresh	R 41,04		per Kg		2025-12-12		1.18 %		R 40,56
Poultry IQF	R 35,32		per Kg		2025-12-12		0.00 %		R 35,32
Product Name		Price		Quantity Type		Date		Change	Previous Price
Pork Porkers		R 40,83		per Kg		2025-12-12		1.06 %	R 40,40
Pork Baconers		R 40,38		per Kg		2025-12-12		0.75 %	R 40,08
Pork Sausage		R 31,74		per Kg		2025-12-12		2.19 %	R 31,06

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