Lae Vleispryse plaas winsgewendheid onderdruk | 13 Junie 2023

Hierdie week gesels ek oor lewendehaweprodusente se kontantvloei en winsgewendheid wat baie onderdruk is weens laer pryse en hoër indirekte insetkostes wat geweldig gestyg het die afgelope 3 jaar, als in die week se episode, so moet dit nie misloop nie.

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Based on the provided information, the agricultural market in South Africa is currently facing several challenges. Livestock producers, particularly in the extensive sectors such as sheep and cattle, are experiencing significant pressure on their cash flow and profitability. This is due to lower prices and substantially increased indirect input costs over the past three years. Weaner calf prices have remained low, and limited demand may hinder significant upward movement in prices. However, stabilizing and gradual upward movement is anticipated as we approach August. Lamb prices are rising again, driven by strong demand during Qurbani, but wool prices have declined, influenced by the stronger Rand and limited international demand. Poultry prices have sharply declined, impacted by a stronger Rand and lower local demand. Pork prices are also decreasing, expected to follow a downward trend in the coming weeks. Goat prices remain relatively high due to better demand. In the grain market, maize and soybean prices have decreased, influenced by favorable American weather, lower-than-expected demand from China, and the stronger Rand. Sunflower and wheat prices have also declined, with better weather in American wheat areas limiting upward movement. Import parity prices have decreased due to the strengthening Rand. Overall, the agricultural market in South Africa is facing various challenges, including lower prices, higher input costs, and limited demand in certain sectors.