Crops and markets. Fourth quarter 2010 Volume 91 No 946. Isued by the Directorate Agricultural Statistics

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1 Crops and markets Fourth quarter Volume No Isued by the Directorate Agricultural Statistics DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES agriculture, forestry & fisheries Department: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

2 CROPS AND MARKETS Fourth quarter Volume No Issued by the Directorate Statistics and Economic Analysis DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

3 CONTENTS SEION A Economic indicators and trends. Crop estimates and forecasts. Economic indicators of the South African agricultural sector. Economic overview. Indices of producer prices of agricultural products. Consumer price indices. Price indices of farming requisites Page No. SEION B Fresh produce markets overview Fresh market statistics and graphic presentations Interesting nut: Almond Mass, value and average price of vegetables sold on the major fresh produce markets Mass, value and average price of fruit sold on the major fresh produce markets. Apples. Pears. Oranges. Lemons. Avocados. Bananas. Papayas 8. Pineapples. Potatoes. Sweet potatoes. Onions. Tomatoes. Carrots. Cabbage. Cauliflower. Lettuce. Green beans 8. Pumpkins. Gem squashes. Hubbard squashes. Butternut squashes. Peppers. English cucumbers 8 8

4 SEION A ECONOMIC INDICATORS AND TRENDS. CROP ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS Preliminary estimate of areas planted to summer field crops for the / production season The preliminary estimate of areas planted to summer crops for the / production season was released by the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) on January. The estimate for maize was, million ha, which is 8,% lower than the, million ha planted the previous season, and,% higher than the intended plantings figure of,8 million ha released in October. The area estimate for white maize was,8 million ha, which represents a decrease of,% from the, million ha planted in the / season. In the case of yellow maize, the area estimate was, million ha, which is,% more than the, million ha planted in /. The majority of South Africa's maize is planted in the Free State, North West and Mpumalanga provinces. Plantings of maize in the Free State were, million ha a decrease of 8,% from to the, million ha planted in /. The plantings in North West also decreased, by an estimated,%, from ha to ha. Mpumalanga showed a slight increase of,% from the plantings in the / season, from 8 ha to ha,. The preliminary area estimate for sunflower seed was ha, which is,% more than the ha planted the previous season. It was also estimated that 8 ha had been planted to soya beans, which represents an increase of,% from the ha planted during /. This is the largest area ever planted to soya beans in South Africa. For groundnuts, the area estimate was ha, which is,% less than the ha planted the previous season. The area planted to sorghum decreased by an estimated,%, from 8 ha to ha. In the case of dry beans, the area estimate was ha, which is,% less than the ha planted the previous season. Preliminary estimate of areas planted to summer grain crops: / production season Crop Area planted / Area planted / Final crop estimate / Change in area / vs / ha ha tons % White maize Yellow maize Maize ,8 +, -8, Sunflower seed Soya beans Groundnuts Sorghum Dry beans , +, -, -, -, Percentage of the area planted to maize in South Africa, per province / production season North West % Gauteng % Mpumalanga % Rest % Free State % Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

5 Sixth production forecast for winter field crops for the production season According to the sixth production forecast of winter crops, also released by the CEC on January, the expected wheat crop for was, million tons, which is,8% or tons less than the,8 million tons of the previous season. The expected yield was, t/ha, compared to, t/ha of the previous season. The area estimate for wheat was 8 ha, as against ha for a decrease of,%. The main contributing provinces to the expected wheat crop are the Western Cape, with a production forecast of 8 tons (8,%), followed by the Free State with 8 tons (,%). The expected yield for the Western Cape was, t/ha, which is,% lower than the,8 t/ha of the previous season. The expected yield for the Free State was, t/ha, compared to, t/ha the previous season a decrease of 8,%. The production forecast for malting barley was tons, which is,% or tons lower than the tons of the previous season. The area planted was estimated at 8 ha, and the expected yield was, t/ha. The expected canola crop was tons, while the area estimate was 8 ha, with an expected yield of, t/ha. Estimated areas planted and sixth production forecasts for winter cereals: production season Crop Area planted Sixth forecast Area planted Final crop Change in production vs Ha Ha % Wheat Malting barley Canola ,8 -, -, Updates on these figures can be found on the following websites: estimates; and crop estimates Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

6 . ECONOMIC INDICATORS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL SEOR Indicator (at current prices) Jan. to Dec. Jan. to Dec. % change gross farming income (R million) 8 8 -, Intermediate expenditure (R million) +8, farming cost (R million) 8 +, Net farming income (R million) 8 -, Domestic terms of trade ( = ),,88 -, Gross income from major products at current prices Jan. to Dec. Jan. to Dec. Change Field crops: R million % Maize -8, Wheat -, Sugar cane 8 +, Sunflower seed -, Tobacco +, All field crops 8 -, Horticulture: Vegetables (including potatoes) -, Deciduous and other fruit 8 8 -, Citrus fruit 8 +, iticulture -,8 Subtropical fruit 88 +,8 All horticultural products +, Animal products: Poultry meat -, Cattle and calves slaughtered +, Milk +, Eggs 8 -, Sheep slaughtered +, All animal products +, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

7 R'million. ECONOMIC OVIEW This article gives an overview of the major macroeconomic trends in the agricultural sector for the period January to December. Aggregates are compared with the period January to December. Gross farming income Gross farming income refers to the part of agricultural production that is marketed, together with the part that is for own consumption, both valued at basic prices. Gross income from all agricultural products for the months that ended on December amounted to R million, which is,% lower than the income during the previous months. This decrease is the result of a drop in income from field crops, despite increases in income from animal products and horticultural products. The income from field crops decreased by R million or,% and amounted to R million. The income from sunflower seed, maize and wheat dropped by,%, 8,% and,% respectively. Income from tobacco increased by,%. The income from horticultural products rose by R million or,% and amounted to R million. The gross income of farmers from citrus and subtropical fruit showed increases of,% and,8% respectively. Income from viticulture; deciduous and other fruit; and vegetables decreased by,8%,,% and,% respectively. Income from animal products showed an increase of R or,%, from R million to R million. This is mainly the result of an increase in income from cattle and calves slaughtered (,%) and sheep slaughtered (,%). Gross farming income (GFI) to (January to December) 8 Year Field crops Horticulture Animal products Expenditure on intermediate production inputs Expenditure on intermediate production inputs refers to the value of the goods and services that were purchased to be consumed as inputs during the production process. During the period under review, expenditure on intermediate goods and services increased by 8,%, from R million in to R million in. Expenditure on farm feeds remained the biggest expenditure item, accounting for,% of total expenditure, followed by,% for fuel,,% for farm services,,% for maintenance and repairs of machinery and implements and,% for dips and sprays. Large increases occurred in expenditure on packing materials (,%), dips and sprays (,%), farm services (8,%), seed and plants (8,%) and maintenance and repairs of machinery and implements (,%). Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

8 = Prices received and prices paid by farmers as well as terms of trade On average, prices received by farmers for their products decreased by,%. The weighted average price of field crops decreased by,%, mainly because of decreases in the prices of summer grains, dry beans and hay, which declined by 8,%, 8,% and,% respectively. Prices of sugar cane, tobacco, oilseeds and winter grains increased by,%,,%,,% and,% respectively. Prices of horticultural products increased by,%. Prices of fruit and viticultural products increased by,% and,8% respectively, while prices of vegetables decreased by,%. The weighted average price of animal production decreased by,%. Prices of poultry and dairy products decreased by,% and,% respectively. Prices of pastoral products and slaughtered stock increased by,% and,% respectively. The prices paid for farming requisites, including machinery and implements; material for fixed improvements; and intermediate goods, rose by,%, compared to 8,% in the previous year. Prices paid for tractors, seeds, trucks and feeds showed increases of,8%,,%, 8,% and,% respectively. The increase in prices received compared to the increase in prices paid by farmers resulted in the weakening of the domestic terms of trade by,%. 8 Prices paid and received by farmers th quarter to th quarter Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Prices paid for production inputs Prices received for hort icultural products Q Q Q Q Q Q Prices received for field crops Prices received for animal products Net farming income, cash flow and farming debt A decrease of,% in gross farming income against an increase of 8,% in expenditure on intermediate production inputs resulted in a decrease of,% in farming profit, to R million, which weakened the cash flow of farmers by,%. Interest payments increased by,%. Rent payments and labour remuneration rose by,% and,% respectively. The total farming debt at the end of December is estimated at R million, compared to R million at the end of an increase of,8%. Conclusion In general, the economic situation of the agricultural sector weakened during. The gross income of farmers for the period January to December decreased slightly by,% from the previous months. This decrease was the result of a decrease of,% in income from field crops, especially sunflower seed and maize. The lower income can be attributed to both lower production levels of winter grains and lower prices that farmers received for some of their products. Farming expenses during were lower than during the previous months up to December. This is because prices of some of the important production inputs, such as fertilisers and building material, showed decreases. The net farming income and cash flow of farmers dropped and their debt rose from the previous year. Compiled by Tshepo Nkoana Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

9 . INDICES OF PRODUCER PRICES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUS November December Product Weight Index ( = ) Field crops Horticulture Animal husbandry Combined 8, 8,,,,,,,,,,,8 8, 8,,8, Field crops Summer grains Winter cereals Oilseeds Sugar cane Hay Dry beans Cotton Tobacco Combined,, 8,,,,,, 8,, 8, 8,,,,,,,,,,8,,,,,,,,,8, 8,,,, 8, Horticulture Viticulture Vegetables Fruit Combined,,, 8, 8,,,8,,,,, 8,,, 8, Animal husbandry Pastoral products Stock slaughtered Dairy Poultry Combined 8 8,,,,,,,,8,, 88,, 8,,,,,,8,8,8 Producer price index for vegetables, fruit and stock slaughtered = Jan. ' Feb. ' Mar. ' Apr. ' May ' Jun. ' Jul. ' Aug. ' Sep. ' Oct. ' Nov. ' Dec. ' Vegetables Fruit Stock slaughtered Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

10 . CONSUMER PRICE INDICES Item Weight October November December Index ( = ) All items All items, excluding food Food Grain products Meat Fish and other seafood Milk, cheese and eggs Fats and oils Fruit and nuts Vegetables Sugar Coffee, tea and cocoa Other,,,,8,,,,,,,,,,,,8,,,,,,, 8,,,,,,,,8,,8,,, 8,8 8,,,,,,,, 8,8,,,, 8,, Source: Statistics South Africa. PRICE INDICES OF FARMING REQUISITES (BASE YEAR: = ) Machinery and implements Material for fixed improvements Period Tractors Lorries Implements Irrigation equipment Combined index Building materials Fencing materials Combined index,,,,,,,,,,8,,,,8,, January April / July October,,,,,,,,,,8,,,,8,8,,, 8,,,8,,8,8,,,,,8,8,,,,,,,,8,,,8, 8,,, 8,,, 8 January April /8 July October,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 8,,,,,,8,,,,,,,, January April 8/ July October,,, 8,,, 8,8,,,8,,,,,8,,,,,,,8,,,,,8,,,8,, 8,, 8, 8,,,8, 8,,,,,, 8,,, January April / July October,,,,, 8,,,,,,,8,8, 8,,,,,, 8,,,8,,,,, 8,,, 8,,8,,,,,8,,,,,,,,,, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

11 = Period Intermediate goods and services Fertilisers Fuel Stockfeed Dips and sprays Packing material Maintenance and repairs Combined index All farming requisites combined,,, 8,,,,,,,,,,,,, January April / July October, 8,, 8,, 8,,,,,,,,,,,,,,8 8,8, 8,,,,,,, 8,,,,, 8,8,, 8,8,,,8,,,8 8,,,,, 8 January April /8 July October,,, 8,,, 8,, 88,8,,,,,,,,,, 8,8,,,,,,,,8,,,,, 8,,,,8, 8,,,8,,,,,,, January April 8/ July October,, 8,, 8,,,,, 8,, 8, 8, 8,8,, 8,,, 8,,, 8,,8,,,,,,, 8,,,8,,8,,8 8,,,,8,,,,,, January April / July October,,, 8,,, 8,8,8 8,, 8, 88,,,8,,,8,,,,, 8, 8,,,,,,,, 8,,, 8,,, 8,, 8,,, 8, 8, 8,, 8,,8 Price indices of farming requisites 8 Oct. '8 Jan. ' Apr. ' Jul. ' Oct. ' Jan. ' Apr. ' Jul. ' Oct. ' Quarter Machinery and implements Intermediate goods Material for fixed improvements Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 8 Crops and s Fourth Quarter

12 SEION B FRESH PRODUCE MARKETS OVIEW FRESH MARKET STATISTICS AND GRAPHIC PRESENTATION OF SEASONAL FLUUATIONS IN QUANTITIES AND PRICES OF FR AND VEGETABLES SOLD ON THE MAJOR FRESH PRODUCE MARKETS The purpose of this overview is to show the short-term price and volume trends (seasonal fluctuations) of various types of fruit and vegetables sold on the major fresh produce markets and to make comparisons among markets. prices are determined by the interaction between supply and demand, which is influenced by various factors. Supply factors include climate, seasonal production, perishability of products, the reaction of producers to prices realised in preceding periods, etc. Demand factors include consumer preferences, substitution between products and per capita income. Therefore, the seasonal pattern of quantities sold and prices realised may differ considerably among the various markets. The graphs in this overview depict the trends for fruit and vegetables sold on the Durban Fresh Produce and give an indication of the variations in monthly volumes sold and prices received, based on the average for the -year period to. Detailed information regarding the specific varieties of fruit and vegetables sold on the markets is available on request from Ms MC Makaleng, Directorate Statistics and Economic Analysis, tel. no. 8, fax no. 8, or MahlatseMa@daff.gov.za. Interesting fruit: Almond Scientific name: Amygdalus communis L. Name: Almond Other names: Badam (Indian), Amande (French), Amandela (Latin), Mandel (German). Origin: The almond is a native of Morocco and the tree has been cultivated for its seeds since ancient times. Almond trees were first domesticated by around B.C. in Greece. The cultivated tree spread to Morocco and throughout the Middle East, especially Syria, Israel, Turkey and Pakistan. During the middle ages, almonds were an important trading commodity in Europe and their consumption was huge. Almond trees were brought to California in the 8 th century, and today this state is a leading producer of almonds. Description: The almond tree comes from the rose family and is regarded as an ancestor of stone fruit types such as peaches, plums, apricots and cherries. While the fruit of the almond is generally known as the king of nuts, it is actually a drupe and botanically it is also considered a fruit. The almond is a small, deciduous tree, growing between and metres in height, with a trunk of up to cm in diameter. The young twigs are green at first, becoming purplish when exposed to sunlight, and then turn grey in their second year. The leaves are roughly, cm long. The flowers are white or pale pink, to cm in diameter, with five petals produced singly or in pairs. The tree s fragrant flowers resemble those of a peach tree. The almond tree becomes productive and begins bearing fruit after five years. The fruit matures in autumn, to 8 months after flowering. The shell of the almond is yellowish-buff in colour, oval in shape and pitted with small holes. The seed itself is rounded at one end, pointed at the other and covered with a thin, brown, scurfy coat. Types: There are two types of almond trees, one producing sweet almonds and one producing bitter almonds, with several varieties each. Sweet almonds are edible and have a bland taste, while bitter almonds are toxic and inedible, as they contain cyanide. Bitter almonds are used in making products such as flavouring, but the cyanide must be removed. Bitter almonds are slightly broader and shorter than sweet almonds. Cultivation: Growing almonds is a year-round business. The fruit needs long, hot summers and mild winters, and some rain and irrigation. The soil should be somewhat fertile, without any harmful salts. When planting an almond tree, only the roots that have been damaged should be trimmed back, as excessive root pruning can reduce the food supply that is stored in the root system. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

13 Almonds must be collected when well ripened and the skin covering the outer shell must be removed. They must be spread on a dry surface to dry. It is appropriate to break the outer shell shortly before using them. Food uses: Almond oil is used in several recipes and is an excellent substitute for olive oil. However, consumption of unprocessed almond oil is not recommended owing to harmful bacteria and chemical constituents. Almonds can be used in a variety of sweet and savoury recipes and are excellent with meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. Medicinal uses: Almonds have been highly beneficial for treatment of chronic constipation. Those who suffer from a weak stomach can take seven grams of almond oil with hot milk. It is also a useful remedy for anemia. Health benefits: Almonds are beneficial for preserving the vitality of the brain and the strengthening of muscles. Almonds, and especially oil of almonds, are used in the preparation of many beauty products to hydrate the skin and to avoid wrinkles. Almonds are a rich source of vitamin E, containing mg per gm. They are also rich in monounsaturated fat, which is useful for lowering LDL cholesterol. Sources: information-almond-trees.html Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

14 Mass, value and average price of vegetables sold on the major fresh produce markets: October to December Code Rands Rands/ton Tshwane (Pretoria) 8 Johannesburg 8 Bloemfontein Kimberley Cape Town Port Elizabeth 8 East London 8 Durban 8 Pietermaritzburg 8 Welkom 8 Klerksdorp 8 8 Vereeniging 8 8 Springs 8 88 Uitenhage 8 Witbank Nelspruit 8 Mpumalanga 8 8 Kei (Umtata) 8 8 George Mass, value and average price of fruit sold on the major fresh produce markets: October to December Code Rands Rands/ton Tshwane (Pretoria) Johannesburg BFM Bloemfontein 8 Kimberley 8 8 Cape Town 8 8 Port Elizabeth East London 8 Durban 8 Pietermaritzburg Welkom 8 8 Klerksdorp 88 Vereeniging 8 Springs 8 Uitenhage 8 Witbank 8 Nelspruit Mpumalanga 8 Kei (Umtata) 8 8 George Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

15 . Apples Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of apples and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

16 . Pears Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of pears and prices received on the Durban Five year-average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

17 . Oranges Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of oranges and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

18 . Lemons Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of lemons and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

19 . Avocados Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of avocados and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

20 . Bananas Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of bananas and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) 8 Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

21 . Papayas Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of papayas and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 8 Crops and s Fourth Quarter

22 8. Pineapples Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of pineapples and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

23 . Potatoes Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) 8 Sales of potatoes and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

24 . Sweet potatoes Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of sweet potatoes and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

25 . Onions Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of onions and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

26 . Tomatoes Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of tomatoes and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) 8 Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

27 . Carrots Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) 8 Sales of carrots and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) J F M A M J J A S O N D Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

28 . Cabbage Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of cabbage and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price 8 Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

29 . Cauliflower Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of cauliflower and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

30 . Lettuce Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of lettuce and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

31 . Green beans Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of green beans and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price 8 Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 8 Crops and s Fourth Quarter

32 8. Pumpkins Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) 8 Sales of pumpkins and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

33 . Gem squashes Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) 8 Sales of gem squashes and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

34 . Hubbard squashes Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of hubbard squashes and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

35 . Butternut squashes Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. SW Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) 8 Sales of butternut squashes and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

36 . Peppers Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of peppers and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) 8 Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

37 . English cucumbers Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec Note: A dash () indicates that the volume sold was less than a ton or that there were no sales. An asterisk (*) Sales of English cucumbers and prices received on the Durban Five-year average (-) Quantity Price Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter

38 Published in the Republic of South Africa by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Obtainable from the website of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Crops and s Fourth Quarter