soybeanslatest news & developments
The increase in, for example, white and yellow maize, us now at 7.75 million tonnes and 6.91 million tonnes, 16% higher than the 2023-24 season.

South Africa expects an ample grain harvest this year

The recovery of crops bodes well for consumers as prices should come down

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SA’s agricultural fortunes contracted in second quarter but a recovery is predicted

The mid-summer drought and animal diseases resulted in reduced crop yields and hurt the poultry, piggery and cattle sectors

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Sunflower seeds are loaded from a combine harvester onto a truck at the edge of the field. Area plantings for maize and sunflower seed are above the five-year average. (Photo by Jens Büttner/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Decent summer grains and oilseed harvest likely for 2023-24

Area plantings for maize and sunflower seed are above the five-year average

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El Niño is expected to cause a loss of rainfall

El Niño, news and reflection

Taking a step back this week, there is still great cause for optimism about 2023-24’s agricultural output

  • Eyaaz
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