by Wandile Sihlobo | Aug 10, 2022 | Agricultural Production
There are two significant maize-producing countries in Southern Africa: SA and Zambia. These countries face a double-digit harvest decline in 2021/22. Still, this won’t risk causing a shortage in the region.
by Wandile Sihlobo | Aug 8, 2022 | Agricultural Production
We are attempting to do a podcast on various themes influencing the agricultural economy here in South Africa and beyond our borders. We will release these episodes every Monday morning/Sunday evening.
by Wandile Sihlobo | Aug 7, 2022 | Agricultural Environment and Natural Resource
Ahead of this conference, the ANC released policy discussion papers, one of which noted that “agriculture remains an important sector of the SA economy. It holds the potential to uplift many poor South Africans out of poverty through increased food production, vibrant economic activity and job creation”.
by Wandile Sihlobo | Aug 5, 2022 | Agricultural Production
These data paint a positive picture of South Africa’s grains production. The winter grains still have a long way until we have a reliable estimate of the size of the harvest and its implications of it on prices.
by Wandile Sihlobo | Aug 4, 2022 | Agricultural Production
The EU is among regions that have, for some time, resisted importing and cultivating genetically engineered (GE) crops. But this changed on July 1, when the European Commission approved the importation of GE maize for human and animal consumption.
by Wandile Sihlobo | Jul 26, 2022 | Agricultural Production
The extreme weather events in the northern hemisphere are a warning signal for farmers worldwide. A critical signal for the southern hemisphere is that it could also face weather events that are more extreme in the 2022/2023 summer season. This region will start its summer crop planting in October.
by Wandile Sihlobo | Jul 25, 2022 | Agricultural Trade
If Russia keeps to the deal it has signed with Ukraine allowing for the resumption of grain exports, much-needed relief will be provided to importing countries, including many in Africa.