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Promising: Wheat prices have moderated this year, down by roughly 4% year-on-year.
AGRIBUSINESS

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.

  • Wandile Sihlobo
3 min read
The crop is grown in 16 regions across the country, but Limpopo is by far the biggest producer. (Photo by Remsberg Inc/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

Potato prices set to soar by over 100% as Limpopo black frost damage takes its toll

Water restrictions in the Western Cape will also affect the cost of the staple, with price fluctuations expected to be felt from end of August

  • Aarti Bhana
4 min read