Crop Estimates Committee
latest news & developments
South Africa’s agricultural performance so far this year is not all doom and gloom
The outbreak of animal disease is a concern but there’s good news from the field crops, horticulture and poultry sectors
South Africa expects an ample grain harvest this year
The recovery of crops bodes well for consumers as prices should come down
Crop data reaffirms South African agriculture’s recovery path
This could be good for consumers as prices drop.
South Africa’s agricultural machinery sales show signs of recovery
Better operating conditions and relatively lower interest rates are essentially the supporting factors for machinery sales
Maize forecast lowered again, but still sufficient for local consumption
The 2023-24 production estimate has been lowered by 2% to 13.06 million tonnes, 21% down from the 2022-23 season
Despite heavy rains, Western Cape’s wheat crop looks promising
Warmer, drier weather in the coming weeks would boost production in the Western Cape where two-thirds of South Africa’s wheat is grown.
Agricultural outlook: What to expect for South Africa’s maize and oilseed market
White maize prices are likely to be 30% higher, with yellow maize up by 20%
SA will have a large summer crop of maize
During El Niño spring rainfall will be above-normal for most of the country and below-normal summer rainfall over the central to western regions and above-normal rainfall in the…
South Africa has good summer and winter crop season
Grain supplies for both domestic consumption and export remain healthy
Summer crop yields higher than expected
The maize yield is above the 10-year average even though the area planted is lower than last year
What South Africa’s excessive rains mean for food prices
We will have a poorer harvest than the glowing 2020-21 harvest, but will probably not have to import supplies