Winter Crops Income and Cost Budgets
Foreword
The Protein Research Foundation (PRF) strives to make a significant contribution to the promotion of local production of protein on a sustainable basis, in order to satisfy the growing demand for protein for animal production purposes as well as the optimal utilisation thereof, which will lead to an increase in the standard of living of all people in the Republic of South Africa. The main objectives of the Protein Research Foundation (PRF) are to replace imported protein used in animal feed with locally produced protein and to encourage the better utilisation of this protein. The objectives are promoted through research funding and technology transfer.
Historically, the Protein Research Foundation (PRF), Grain South Africa (GSA), the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) and agribusinesses have published their individual cost of production budgets which focusses on summer and winter crops produced in South Africa's key agro-ecological zones, both under dryland- and irrigation cultivation. Given the existing activities associated within the organisations and the extent of the coverage of South African agricultural production, these initiatives are once again integrated to compile the 2022 winter crop budgets.
It is acknowledged that regional variation will occur and that estimates will differ from farm to farm. Whilst every care has been taken in preparing this report, it is advised to adjust the estimates according to the farm's respective location, yield potential, cultivation system and/or strategies.
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 (OPDT/OAC) AND GRAIN SOUTH AFRICA