Mzansi Agriculture Talk
Market Synopsis
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1.5KExpert warns of price hikes as inclement weather dents harvest outlook for vegetables and some fruits in Limpopo
Over the weekend, weather conditions deteriorated with black frost decimating crops such as potatoes, tomatoes, and other vegetables. This just as the...
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2.5KWeaner calf prices extended losses on subdued seasonal demand amid elevated supplies
Analysis of weekly trends on domestic livestock markets shows downward pressure on prices across most categories due to the subdued demand during...
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1.5KAnnual fruit, vegetables inflation accelerated faster in May 2024
Headline inflation for May 2024 came in steady at 5.2% year-over-year (y/y) and was in line with market expectations. Monthly, headline decelerated...
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No respite for coffee lovers as higher global prices stoke local inflation
South Africa’s consumer continued to breathe a sigh of relief as headline inflation steadied to 5.2% Year over Year (y/y) in May...
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Weaner calf prices weaken on subdued seasonal demand
Winter is here and cold seasonal conditions have started to curtail demand and prices in the livestock market. The live market has...
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2.6KSeasonal demand pressure knocks prices across the livestock market in May 2024
The analysis of weekly livestock prices on the domestic livestock market shows monthly pressure across most categories in May 2024, due to...
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Citrus export outlook remains solid for 2024
In its latest update on citrus export forecasts, the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) pegged the 2024 shipments at 173.9 million (15kg) cartons...
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Meat inflation decelerates further to less than 1%
The latest update on South Africa’s consumer inflation shows headline beating expectations to land at 5.2% in April 2024 from 5.3% in...
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Surprise recovery in the beef market in early May
Analysis of weekly livestock prices on the domestic beef market so far for May shows that although under pressure towards midmonth, average...
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Sigh of relief for intensive livestock producers as electricity supply improves, diesel prices ease
Following a weak performance with a 1% y/y decline in Q1 of 2024, South Africa’s average electricity generation rebounded strongly at the...
