Summer Crops Income and Cost Budgets
Foreword
The Protein Research Foundation (PRF) aims to make a meaningful contribution to the promotion of sustainable local protein production to meet the increasing demand for protein in animal production. This initiative also seeks to ensure the optimal use of locally produced protein, which will, in turn, contribute to improving the standard of living for all citizens of the Republic of South Africa. The PRF's primary objectives are to replace imported protein in animal feed with locally produced alternatives and to promote the more efficient utilization of these resources. These goals are advanced through research funding and the transfer of relevant technologies.
The collaboration between the PRF, Grain South Africa, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP), and various agribusinesses operating in key production regions across South Africa enhances this effort by drawing on the specialized knowledge and resources of each partner. Together, they focus on production systems and commodity enterprise budgets. This report presents the regional commodity enterprise budgets for the 2024/25 summer crop season.
It is important to note that variations within regions are expected, and enterprise budgets will differ from farm to farm. While this report has been prepared with care, adjustments should be made based on specific factors such as location, yield potential, cultivation practices, and strategic considerations.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in this document reflect those of BFAP and do not constitute any specific advice as to decisions or actions that should be taken. Whilst every care has been taken in preparing this document, no representation, warranty, or undertaking (expressed or implied) is given and no responsibility or liability is accepted by BFAP as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. In addition, BFAP accepts no responsibility or liability for any damages of whatsoever nature which any person may suffer as a result of any decision or action taken on the basis of the information contained herein. All opinions and estimates contained in this report may be changed after publication at any time without notice.JOINT INITIATIVE OF THE BUREAU FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL POLICY (BFAP), PROTEIN RESEARCH FOUNDATION (PRF), OIL & PROTEIN SEEDS DEVELOPMENT TRUST / OILSEEDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND GRAIN SOUTH AFRICA