South Africa’s Agriculture Has a Plan to Unleash Growth, and It Must be Implemented
South Africa has a plan to unlock agricultural growth. The challenge is to implement it, rather than start again from scratch.
20.10.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
Uncertainty is High as the 2026-27 Summer Crop Season Starts
Wandile Sihlobo writes on the risks facing South Africa’s new summer crop season, as favourable soil moisture conditions are offset by fears of an El Niño-induced drought and rising input costs.
13.10.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
South Africa Faces Smallest Wheat Harvest in Eight Years
Dry weather and reduced plantings are expected to cut wheat production by 5%, pushing import requirements to around two million tonnes.
6.10.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
Good Harvests Help to Keep Food Inflation Low, But War and Weather Could Intervene
Wandile Sihlobo writes on how bumper harvests are keeping South Africa’s food inflation low, and why war and drought could push prices higher.
29.9.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
Agricultural Business Confidence Up but Future Concerns Remain
There is much positive sentiment in South Africa's agriculture sector but there are a number of serious risks lurking.
22.9.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
Kenya Should Remove the Restrictions on GMO Maize Imports
Wandile Sihlobo explains how Kenya’s ban on genetically modified maize imports risks turning a drought driven shortage into a deeper food security crisis.
15.9.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
Challenging Season Awaits South African Agriculture
Wandile Sihlobo flags a number of risks that could make the next season particularly challenging for the agricultural sector.
8.9.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
Zimbabwe a Key Market for South Africa’s Agricultural Industry
Wandile Sihlobo writes on the potential of South African agricultural trade with Zimbabwe.
1.9.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
South Africans Will Continue to Enjoy Lower Food Prices This Year
Wandile Sihlobo writes on why food inflation in South Africa is subdued at the moment.
25.8.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
The Likely AGOA Extension is Positive for South Africa’s Agriculture
Wandile Sihlobo writes on the importance of the US to South Africa’s agricultural sector.
18.8.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
