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The red meat industry submitted proposals to the Department of Agriculture as far back as January, requesting that veterinarians oversee the administration and processes for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccinations while farmers themselves carry out the actual injections. Many farmers are frustrated by how long it has taken to turn this into a formal Article 10 scheme.
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Kamer van Koophandel en Nywerheid se Sakevertroue-aanwyser het in Januarie effens gedaal met 1,8- punte tot 131,4, maar in Februarie tot 134,6 verbeter. Verlede maand het die BCI 3,3-punte afgeneem tot 131,3. Die kamer se uitvoerende hoof, Alan Mukoki, sê die daling was hoofsaaklik die gevolg van 'n swakker rand, laer aandeelpryse op die JSE, en laer wêreldpryse van edelmetale weens die Midde-Oosterse konflik:
Trade union Solidarity is continuing with its legal challenge against the constitutionality of South Africa’s Public Procurement Act, despite new draft regulations recently introduced by the government.
Fruit markets are seeing rapid price shifts as new seasonal supplies increase. New Zealand Queen apples have recently entered the market, and prices have already dropped noticeably as volumes grow, with smaller sizes selling at lower rates than when they first arrived.
Ongoing volatility in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, is creating growing pressure on South African agribusiness and supply chains. The impact is not isolated but moves through interconnected systems, affecting energy prices, logistics, input costs, and ultimately food prices and consumer demand
From 1 April 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has increased the diesel refund rate for on-land users in the farming, forestry, and mining sectors from 80% to 100% of eligible diesel used in qualifying activities.
Zimbabwe’s government has set an ambitious target for winter wheat production this year, planning to plant 125 000 hectares with the aim of harvesting 662 500 tonnes. This would exceed the country’s annual requirement of 615 000 tonnes and move the nation closer to a wheat surplus.Wheat is the second most important cereal in Zimbabwe’s food security basket after maize.
South Africa's foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has spread across all nine provinces and created a sharp divide between official assurances of progress and the daily reality faced by many farmers, especially in the dairy sector where close animal contact, continuous milking, and risks of secondary issues like mastitis and lameness amplify losses.
Die GOOD-party vra die minister van bosbou, visserye en die omgewing, Willie Aucamp, om 'n onmiddellike herevaluering en 'n tydelike staking van nywerheids-uitbreiding aan die Weskus voorop te stel.
The Stellenbosch Wine Route is not only the largest in South Africa, but is also regarded as one of the best wine tourism destinations in the New World.Founded in 1971 by three visionary winemakers, it started with just 11 member farms.
Wêreldwye oliemarkte het meer as 50 miljard Amerikaanse dollar se ru-olieproduksie verloor sedert die Iran-oorlog sowat 50 dae gelede begin het, volgens ontleders en Reuters-berekeninge. Data van Kpler toon dat meer as 500 miljoen vate ru-olie en konsentraat uit die wêreldmark verwyder is - die grootste energie-onderbreking in moderne geskiedenis.
The global fertilizer industry is playing a central role in the push for more sustainable farming. Major companies leading the sector include ICL (Israel), Yara (Norway), Nutrien (Canada), Mosaic (US), OCP Group (Morocco), CF Industries (US), K+S (Germany), EuroChem, Haifa Group, SABIC, Koch, and others
The global fertilizer industry is playing a central role in the push for more sustainable farming. Major companies leading the sector include ICL (Israel), Yara (Norway), Nutrien (Canada), Mosaic (US), OCP Group (Morocco), CF Industries (US), K+S (Germany), EuroChem, Haifa Group, SABIC, Koch, and others
Proposed new regulations from the Department of Water and Sanitation could soon make it much harder — and more expensive — to enjoy recreational activities at South Africa’s more than 320 state-owned dams.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East (involving the US, Israel, and Iran) could push the global economy close to a recession if it lasts longer or spreads.
Die private sektor se dringende betrokkenheid is nodig om sowat 14 miljoen dosisse bek-en-klouseer (BKS)-entstof te bekom sodat kudde-immuniteit in Suid-Afrika bereik kan word.FMD Response SA, ’n groep van vleis-, suiwel- en varkboere, waarsku dat die regering se huidige plan om 80% van die nasionale beeskudde binne ’n jaar in te ent, nie sal werk nie.
A group representing about 250 beef, dairy, and pork farmers has called for urgent changes to how South Africa is fighting the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. They warn that the current vaccination plan risks failing to stop the disease from spreading and could cause serious economic damage to the livestock industry.
Farmers in most northern hemisphere regions will start planting their 2026-27 crops in May. While recent seasons delivered good harvests and abundant, affordable grains and oilseeds, the upcoming season faces risks from a possible El Niño, higher fertiliser and fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict, and lower commodity prices against rising input costs
The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Industry Coordination Council is aware that the cold chain of the latest shipment of Biogénesis Bagó vaccine was temporarily broken when it arrived in South Africa. However, experts have checked the vaccine and confirmed that it is still safe and usable.The suspected break in the cold chain happened at OR Tambo International Airport.
Farmers in most northern hemisphere regions will start planting their 2026-27 crops in May. While recent seasons delivered good harvests and abundant, affordable grains and oilseeds, the upcoming season faces risks from a possible El Niño, higher fertiliser and fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict, and lower commodity prices against rising input costs
The National Treasury has released draft General Public Procurement Regulations for public comment. If approved, these rules will bring the Public Procurement Act (signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2024) into full effect and introduce major changes to how government buys goods and services.
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50 key international headlines capturing the major global agriculture, farming, and agritech trends
These reflect ongoing geopolitical tensions (especially the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions), commodity market volatility, climate pressures, input cost surges, and accelerating technology adoption.
- Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, sharply driving up global oil, gas, and fertilizer prices.
- Urea fertilizer prices surge 37-70% since conflict began, hitting multi-year highs and raising food security fears.
- US farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 as Iran war spikes fertilizer and fuel costs.
- World Bank projects modest easing of agricultural prices in 2026 but flags weather and trade risks.
- Renewable fuel demand rises as higher oil prices boost interest in biofuels from agricultural feedstocks.
- USDA April 2026 WASDE report holds U.S. corn and soybean ending stocks steady amid global uncertainty.
- Global agriculture machinery market approaches $280 billion, driven by automation and precision tech.
- Agritech adoption accelerates in 2026 where clear ROI is proven for farmers facing high input costs.
- UK Government backs £50 million push to bring AgriTech innovations to British farms.
- USDA launches national proving grounds network to test agtech solutions on real working farms.
- Field-ready generative AI emerges as a practical decision-making partner for farmers worldwide.
- Robotics and autonomous machinery gain traction to offset rising labour and fuel costs in 2026.
- Improved farm connectivity and system interoperability top smart agriculture priorities this year.
- Regenerative agriculture market grows rapidly, driven by alliances between startups and agribusinesses.
- Climate volatility and extreme weather push farmers toward climate-resilient crop varieties and practices.
- Water scarcity drives global push for precision irrigation and resource-efficient farming systems.
- EU eyes grants, subsidies, and tax breaks to offset Iran war impact on farming and transport sectors.
- Bangladesh launches 'Farmers’ Card' to streamline subsidies and modernise support for millions of farmers.
- South African wine industry emphasises demand stimulation and expanded global market access amid challenges.
- FAO highlights rainwater harvesting systems helping Syrian farmers rebuild after conflict and drought.
- Global food price index rises for second straight month due to energy and fertilizer cost spikes from Near East conflict.
- Soybean futures show modest gains amid increased Brazilian production and shifting US planting intentions.
- Western Australia expects fewer wheat hectares and more canola in 2026/27 season.
- Australia secures 250,000 tons of urea from Indonesia to address fertilizer supply gaps caused by war disruptions.
- CNH to announce 2026 Q1 results amid strong demand for precision agriculture equipment.
- Farms increasingly positioned as energy producers through biogas, solar, and renewable fuels.
- AI moves from single tools to operating system for entire farm data integration and predictive analytics.
- Capital efficiency returns to agritech investing, with focus on proven grower-centric solutions.
- Connected ecosystems and interoperability become central platforms for scalable agritech deployment.
- Precision agriculture and data-driven decisions become standard practice for yield and profitability gains.
- Biostimulants gain prominence in global agriculture trends to combat climate stress and boost resilience.
- EU agri-food trade records €3.2 billion surplus in January 2026 despite external pressures.
- Global agriculture forecast for 2026 warns of continued volatility and need for adaptation strategies.
- Fertilizer blenders shift toward greater precision to help farmers manage rising input costs.
- Breeding execution, not just data, expected to define winners in agtech and seed innovation.
- Drone technology ecosystem expands with new industry partnerships for field applications.
- India notifies standard pack sizes for bio-fertilisers under FCO, effective April 2026.
- South Africa corn harvest forecast near record levels thanks to beneficial La Niña rains.
- Brazil corn production maintained at high levels despite slight year-over-year dip.
- Indonesia corn output rises on favorable rainfall and record harvested area.
- FAO calls for reclaiming Africa's agricultural heritage to unlock continent's agrifood potential.
- Climate adaptation behaviors projected to reduce global water use, energy, and CO₂ emissions in grain systems.
- Low-income countries face food insecurity risks deteriorating seven times faster under 2°C warming scenario.
- EU climate advisors urge systemic shift in agri-food system to cut emissions while securing production.
- 2026 AGRITECH EXPO in Zambia showcases cutting-edge innovations and networking for African farming.
- US net farm income forecast to decline slightly in 2026 despite surge in government payments.
- Packaging costs rise for food and beverage producers due to higher oil-derived resin and energy prices.
- Global Report on Food Crises 2026 launch set for late April amid ongoing conflict and weather threats.
- 2026 shaping up as challenging year of geopolitical risk, rising input costs, and accelerated agritech adoption.
- Farmers worldwide urged to combine current health and soil assessments with genetic insights for resilient, sustainable production.
These headlines highlight the dominant themes in mid-April 2026: geopolitical disruptions elevating input costs, mixed commodity outlooks with strong Southern Hemisphere harvests, urgent climate adaptation needs, and rapid mainstreaming of AI, robotics, precision tech, and regenerative practices.
- Ureum (belangrike stikstofkunsmis) het van Maart tot April met 58% gestyg.
- LAN was 52% duurder as die vorige maand.
- MAP het met 26,4% gestyg.
- Kaliumchloried (KCl) het 'n matiger styging van 11% getoon.
- LAN was tot 67% duurder, ureum 60% duurder, terwyl KCl slegs 8,4% duurder was.
- Ureumkorrels: R15 450 per ton
- MAP: R15 025 per ton
- Kaliumchloried: R7 257 per ton
Prysveranderings was meer wisselvallig. Swamdoders was gemiddeld effens goedkoper as 'n jaar gelede, terwyl onkruiddoders gemiddeld 7,4% duurder was.Graan SA waarsku dat Suid-Afrika se swaar afhanklikheid van ingevoerde kunsmis die plaaslike mark nog meer sensitief maak vir internasionale ontwrigtings, 'n swakker rand en hoër verskepingskoste.

- Winterreën- en Oos-Kaap: Die verband met ENSO is swakker hier. Bogemiddelde reën kan voorkom as El Niño vinnig versterk in April/Mei of September, maar versterking tussen Junie en Augustus lei dikwels tot droër toestande.
- Somerreëngebied: Die impak is sterker. El Niño wat reeds in Augustus/September teenwoordig is, kan lentereën bevoordeel. Van Oktober af verlaag dit egter die kans op normale reënval met 20% tot 40%. Droogte tref gewoonlik die hardste tussen Februarie en Mei, wat kritiese groeitye vir gewasse benadeel.
- Geografiese fokus: Die sentrale binneland (insluitend die Vrystaat, Noordwes en dele van die Noord-Kaap) word die ergste geraak. Kusgebiede word minder beïnvloed weens die stabiliseerende effek van die oseane.
- Kumulatiewe effek: Die impak word versag as die voorafgaande seisoen 'n nat La Niña-fase was (as gevolg van oorblywende grondvog), terwyl opeenvolgende El Niño-jare rampspoedig is.

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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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White maize |
R 3 138,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-21 |
0.26 % |
R 3 130,00 |
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|
Yellow maize |
R 3 266,20 |
per Ton |
2026-04-21 |
0.22 % |
R 3 259,00 |
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Soybeans |
R 6 775,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-21 |
0.37 % |
R 6 750,00 |
||
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Sunflower seed |
R 8 645,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-21 |
0.76 % |
R 8 580,00 |
||
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Wheat |
R 5 565,60 |
per Ton |
2026-04-21 |
-0.69 % |
R 5 604,20 |
||
|
Sorghum (IPP) |
R 4 288,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-17 |
-1.13 % |
R 4 337,00 |
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Groundnuts (IPP) |
R 23 582,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-17 |
-0.64 % |
R 23 734,00 |
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Cotton (IPP) |
R 10 500,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-17 |
-1.13 % |
R 10 620,00 |
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Soy Meal (US derived price) |
R 11 382,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-17 |
-1.21 % |
R 11 521,00 |
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Chop |
R 2 500,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-17 |
-3.85 % |
R 2 600,00 |
||
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Lusern (Grade 1) |
R 3 600,00 |
per Ton |
2026-04-17 |
2.86 % |
R 3 500,00 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Bananas |
R 12,80 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-7.85 % |
R 13,89 |
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Apples |
R 9,26 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
5.35 % |
R 8,79 |
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Oranges |
R 4,32 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-8.47 % |
R 4,72 |
||
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Avocados |
R 13,92 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
6.75 % |
R 13,04 |
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Grapes |
R 30,56 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
10.32 % |
R 27,70 |
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Mangos |
R 18,71 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
19.78 % |
R 15,62 |
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Pears |
R 9,21 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
5.98 % |
R 8,69 |
||
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Pineapples |
R 9,58 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
1.48 % |
R 9,44 |
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Peaches |
R 16,12 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-6.87 % |
R 17,31 |
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Lemons |
R 6,57 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-7.20 % |
R 7,08 |
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Nectarines |
R 5,93 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-23.48 % |
R 7,75 |
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Naartjies (Mandarins) |
R 6,95 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
3.27 % |
R 6,73 |
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Blueberries |
R 213,59 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
2.61 % |
R 208,16 |
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Grapefruits |
R 7,01 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-2.09 % |
R 7,16 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Potatoes |
R 42,76 |
per 10Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-10.71 % |
R 47,89 |
||||
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Tomatoes |
R 8,49 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-14.93 % |
R 9,98 |
||||
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Carrots |
R 5,50 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-11.29 % |
R 6,20 |
||||
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Onions |
R 75,17 |
per 10Kg |
2026-04-17 |
6.62 % |
R 70,50 |
||||
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Cabbage |
R 3,45 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-4.17 % |
R 3,60 |
||||
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Garlic |
R 43,15 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
0.23 % |
R 43,05 |
||||
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Spinach |
R 3,38 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-8.65 % |
R 3,70 |
||||
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Sweet Potatoes |
R 3,98 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
9.34 % |
R 3,64 |
||||
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Peppers |
R 16,97 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-13.20 % |
R 19,55 |
||||
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Chillies |
R 11,07 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-9.56 % |
R 12,24 |
||||
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Pumpkins |
R 2,17 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
4.83 % |
R 2,07 |
||||
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Mushrooms |
R 103,38 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
7.79 % |
R 95,91 |
||||
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Butternuts |
R 4,80 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
5.73 % |
R 4,54 |
||||
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Green beans |
R 10,14 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-27.47 % |
R 13,98 |
||||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
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Sheep A2/3 |
R 93,13 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-0.17 % |
R 93,29 |
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Feeder Lamb (Dual Purpose) |
R 48,85 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
4.16 % |
R 46,90 |
||||
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Sheep AB2/3 |
R 80,00 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-3.42 % |
R 82,83 |
||||
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Sheep B2/3 |
R 75,67 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-0.21 % |
R 75,83 |
||||
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Sheep C2/3 |
R 72,00 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-2.04 % |
R 73,50 |
||||
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Wool 20 micron - Non RWS |
R 240,00 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
900.00 % |
R 24,00 |
||||
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Wool 20 micron - RWS |
R 257,00 |
per Kg |
2026-04-10 |
0.00 % |
R 257,00 |
||||
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Mohair - Ave Non RWS |
R 418,58 |
per Kg |
2026-04-03 |
0.00 % |
R 418,58 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Beef A2/3 |
R 60,13 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-1.02 % |
R 60,75 |
||||
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Weaners (200-250kg) |
R 43,07 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
0.65 % |
R 42,79 |
||||
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Beef AB2/3 |
R 59,33 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
1.06 % |
R 58,71 |
||||
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Beef B2/3 |
R 57,00 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
0.76 % |
R 56,57 |
||||
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Beef C2/3 |
R 56,00 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
0.77 % |
R 55,57 |
||||
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
||||
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Kids (under 30kg) |
R 55,93 |
per kg |
2026-04-17 |
-1.50 % |
R 56,78 |
||||
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Medium (30-40kg) |
R 49,91 |
per kg |
2026-04-17 |
-10.01 % |
R 55,46 |
||||
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Large (above 40kg) |
R 38,25 |
per kg |
2026-04-17 |
-17.40 % |
R 46,31 |
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Ewes (Goats) |
R 52,58 |
per kg |
2026-04-17 |
-8.60 % |
R 57,53 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Poultry Frozen |
R 35,18 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
1.12 % |
R 34,79 |
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Poultry fresh |
R 42,70 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
1.55 % |
R 42,05 |
||||
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Poultry IQF |
R 37,96 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-1.40 % |
R 38,50 |
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Product Name |
Price |
Quantity Type |
Date |
Change |
Previous Price |
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Pork Porkers |
R 41,05 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-0.97 % |
R 41,45 |
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Pork Baconers |
R 40,75 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-0.51 % |
R 40,96 |
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Pork Sausage |
R 31,64 |
per Kg |
2026-04-17 |
-2.74 % |
R 32,53 |
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