South Africa’s summer grain producers have closed out the 2025-26 season with a record crop, but analysts and industry groups are already warning that the next season will bring tighter margins and drier weather.
Lower grain prices and high input costs are set to keep pressure on farm returns as producers plan for the 2026/2027 season.
South Africa’s grain economy is anchored by maize, supported by a structurally constrained wheat sector and a rapidly expanding soybean industry.
The new fleet will initially operate on selected Albany bread delivery routes, with plans for a phased expansion as the company evaluates performance, fuel efficiency, and environmental impact.
An R80 million government programme aims to help emerging grain farmers grow their businesses as farmers in other parts of South Africa report mixed harvest results.