by Wandile Sihlobo | Mar 24, 2019 | My categories
The situation in Mozambique is devastating. Tropical Cyclone Idai, which hit the coastline of Mozambique on March 14th has caused a heavy loss of lives and affected more than 600 000 people, according to some estimates – the number will most likely rise after...
by Wandile Sihlobo | Mar 23, 2019 | My categories
In the recent issue of Agrekon, which is an agricultural economics academic journal, some of the most renowned agricultural economics professors, namely Johann Kirsten, Philip Pardey, and Colin Thirtle wrote a moving memorial tribute of the late Dr Frikkie Liebenberg,...
by Wandile Sihlobo | Mar 22, 2019 | My categories
There is broad consensus that part of the reason why SA’s land reform programme has fallen short of expectation has been due, to some extent, to a lack of well-timed, co-ordinated and effective measures to support new farmers. Access to tailored seasonal finance, fair...
by Wandile Sihlobo | Mar 16, 2019 | My categories
THE WEEKEND ESSAY: By Professor Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo[i] Behind some of the policy proposals and discussions on land redistribution in South Africa is a persistent notion that the country should establish ‘small-scale farms’ so that there could be more...
by Wandile Sihlobo | Mar 14, 2019 | My categories
If I were to be asked to name one word, I used more extensively than any other this week, it would be – confidence. I participated at the Citrus Growers’ Association Summit held in Port Elizabeth on 13 March, and the South African Feedlot Association’s Cattlemen’s...
