South Africa is well-prepared for El Niño, despite regional concerns.
In this episode of AgriView, Wandile Sihlobo shares insights from being part of the South African delegation, unpacking the country’s message to global leaders and investors.
South Africa’s participation at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos sparked some online debate, with some comments suggesting that the country should have sent a far smaller…
While the 2025/2026 production year still holds strong promise, key risks are coming into sharper focus.
This AgriView episode questions the economic benefits of South Africa's Brics membership, focusing on limited intra-Brics trade, especially in agriculture, due to high tariffs…
South Africa has experienced widespread rainfall across key agricultural regions this summer, raising questions about whether there can be too much rain for crops.
Land reform is key to improving inclusivity in agriculture in South Africa and helping the sector expand, so Ramaphosa's focus in the January 8 statement on speeding it up is…
The sector was boosted by a year of La Niña rains, but much depends on the successful control of foot-and-mouth disease in the cattle industry
As we step into 2026, AgriView opens the year with a deep dive into the policy priorities that will shape South Africa’s agricultural performance in the months ahead
South Africa’s livestock industry is the beating heart of our farming economy, making up nearly half of the sector’s total value and supporting millions of livelihoods across the…
After falling for two consecutive quarters, the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index rose by five points in Q4 2025, reflecting optimism about the business climate
Hunger remains one of the world’s greatest challenges, with more than 720-million people affected in 2024 alone
We continue to receive encouraging notes about the prospects of La Niña in the 2025/2026 summer season
South Africa’s agricultural export story continues to shine in 2025, with the latest data showing a remarkable $11.7-billion in exports in the first three quarters of the year —…
Looking at the long-term picture, the episode highlights how South African agriculture has more than doubled in value since the dawn of democracy, driven by technology adoption,…
Improving agricultural productivity is one way to combat the worldwide food shortage, which in 2024 caused hunger for about 720-million people and lack of access to healthy diets…
Timely summer rains will ensure excellent production conditions and farmers intend to plant 1% more summer grains and oilseeds than last season
The move will increase access for certain exports and is a positive step towards easing agricultural trade friction, which is costly to South African exporters and US consumers
The Karoo experiences extreme weather conditions, with scorchingly hot summers and bitterly cold winters
SA is one of the top 40 global agricultural exporters but is still a net wheat importer
