by Wandile Sihlobo | May 24, 2022 | Agricultural Production
I recently joined Peter Bruce for a wide-ranging conversation about South Africa’s Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan and the ANC’s policy views on agriculture and land.
by Wandile Sihlobo | May 16, 2022 | Agricultural Production
The rising interest rates and various input costs imply that South African agriculture and agribusiness will, in the coming months, have to be focused on cost management even more than has been already been the case.
by Wandile Sihlobo | May 11, 2022 | Agricultural Production
The world has been in a period of surging food prices for several reasons. These include drought in South America and Indonesia, rising demand for grains and oilseeds in China, and, more recently, the disruption of the global grains and oilseeds exports following the Russia-Ukraine war.
by Wandile Sihlobo | May 9, 2022 | Agricultural Production
Rail and road network, water and electricity supply and the efficient functioning of municipalities need to be addressed to ensure South African agriculture’s sustainability.
by Wandile Sihlobo | May 3, 2022 | Agricultural Production
In its third estimates for the 2021/22 season, the CEC lifted its maize and sunflower seed harvest estimates by 0,3% and 0,4%, respectively, from March figures to 14,72 million tonnes (down 10% y/y) and 963 000 tonnes (up 42% y/y). Meanwhile, the soybean harvest estimate was unchanged at 1,89 million tonnes (down 1% y/y).
by Wandile Sihlobo | Apr 13, 2022 | Agricultural Production
Since the Russia-Ukraine war started on the 24th of February, the global grains and oilseed supplies have remained a major focus for countries across the globe. The prices of essential commodities such as maize, wheat, palm oil, sunflowers seed, and soybeans have increased notably over the past few months.
by Wandile Sihlobo | Apr 9, 2022 | Agricultural Production
The months of April and October are critical periods in the seasonal cycle of SA’s agriculture. These months correspond with summer and winter crops’ planting and harvesting periods.
by Wandile Sihlobo | Apr 2, 2022 | Agricultural Production
Poor biosecurity affects issues from land reform to maize marketing and beef exports.