South African News
Farmers urged to prepare financially for potential El Niño risks without assuming worst-case drought
South African farmers are being encouraged to strengthen their financial resilience ahead of a potentially strong El Niño summer, which could bring higher temperatures and below-normal rainfall. However, improved soil moisture and dam levels following the wet 2025/26 season provide some protection, while historical El Niño events demonstrate that rainfall outcomes can vary considerably. Nedbank’s Daneel Rossouw advises producers to assess potential cash flow pressures, model lower-yield scenarios, separate operating and capital expenses, and match financing to asset lifespans. He also cautions against committing to costly drought-mitigation investments without proper risk assessments and recommends early engagement with financial partners.
Read full story: Agri News
Date published: November 11, 2026
Zero tariffs drive 50% growth in Tru-Cape’s apple exports to China, while India threatens future competitiveness
Tru-Cape’s apple exports to China have increased by almost 50% year to date following the removal of the country’s 10% import tariff on South African fruit in May 2026. The change has improved the competitiveness of South African varieties, particularly Royal Gala Red, Royal Beaut and Flash Gala, although rising volumes are putting pressure on prices. Meanwhile, India remains a concern, with South African apples still facing a 50% import duty. From January 2027, tariffs on competing New Zealand and EU apples are expected to fall, potentially putting South African growers at a significant competitive disadvantage.
Read full story: Agri News
Date published: November 9, 2026
African News
Morocco launches 2026/27 farming season following 90 million quintal cereal harvest
Morocco has launched its 2026/27 agricultural season following a cereal harvest of approximately 90 million quintals, supported by favourable rainfall. Agriculture Minister Khalid Hatimi outlined plans to improve productivity and strengthen resilience to climate change, rising input costs and geopolitical disruptions. Preparations include expanding access to certified subsidised seeds, agricultural insurance and modernised irrigation infrastructure. Key investments include a MAD 15 million filtration station serving 3,243 hectares and 900 farmers, alongside a MAD 395.22 million canal modernisation project aimed at reducing water losses and improving irrigation reliability in the Tadla region.
Read full story: Hespress
Date published: November 8, 2026
Global News
Extreme weather and rising input costs squeeze Ohio farmers’ cash flow and profitability
Ohio farmers are facing tighter margins following a challenging 2026 growing season marked by delayed planting, drought, late frost and record rainfall. Grain producers are particularly affected after consecutive dry years, while rising input costs, including diesel, are adding further pressure. Financial reserves accumulated during stronger years are diminishing, prompting farmers to postpone machinery replacements, scrutinise spending and reconsider input applications. Despite weaker farm profitability, farmland values continue to rise amid limited availability and strong demand. Agricultural lenders are advising producers to communicate early, manage cash flow carefully and plan grain marketing around breakeven prices.
Read full story: Farm Progress
Date published: November 11, 2026
Drought delays potato planting in Peru, with potential production losses of up to 50%
Drought across Peru’s central and southern highlands has delayed potato planting, prompting farmers’ organisation Conveagro to warn that potato, onion and garlic production could fall by as much as 50% if rainfall does not improve. Around 80% of potato production in the affected areas is rainfed, leaving growers particularly vulnerable to water shortages. Peru harvested 6.9 million tonnes of potatoes in 2025, supporting more than 711,000 farming families. If the projected losses materialise, the greatest impact on market supplies is expected during the first months of 2027.
Read full story: Potatoes.News
Date published: November 10, 2026
China’s glyphosate prices remain stable as potash and phosphate fertiliser costs decline
China’s benchmark price for 95% glyphosate technical remained unchanged at 29,035.7 yuan per tonne during the final ten days of October 2026, despite broader declines across agricultural inputs. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that 28 of the 50 monitored industrial and agricultural products recorded price decreases over the period. Fertiliser prices also weakened, with monoammonium phosphate falling 0.9%, NPK compound fertiliser declining 1.8% and potassium chloride dropping 4.1%. Urea prices remained virtually unchanged, indicating mixed trends across China’s agricultural input markets.
Read full story: Global Agriculture
Date published: November 10, 2026
Farm Fresh imports 3,000 Australian dairy cows to Malaysia, targeting 18 million litres of annual milk production
Malaysian dairy producer Farm Fresh has received 3,000 dairy cows from Australia in a move expected to increase annual milk production by up to 18 million litres. The cattle arrived at Port Klang following a 10-day chartered sea journey, with the company switching from air freight to reduce animal stress and allow feeding and rest during transport. The cows are being distributed across four farms to support growing domestic and export demand. Milk production from the new herd is expected to begin around March 2027, following an adjustment period.
Read full story: eFeedLink
Date published: November 11, 2026
