Wandile Sihlobo
@wandilesihlobo.bsky.social
Agricultural economist from South Africa. Author, “The Uncomfortable Truth about South Africa's Agriculture (2025)”, “A Country of Two Agricultures (2023)”, + more.
www.wandilesihlobo.com
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POTATO PRICES IN SOUTH AFRICA REMAIN UNDER PRESSURE.
A 10kg bag is under R50 across the major fresh produce markets. We have ample potato supplies.
Of course, this is putting some strain on farmers' profitability.
A 10kg bag is under R50 across the major fresh produce markets. We have ample potato supplies.
Of course, this is putting some strain on farmers' profitability.
November 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
POTATO PRICES IN SOUTH AFRICA REMAIN UNDER PRESSURE.
A 10kg bag is under R50 across the major fresh produce markets. We have ample potato supplies.
Of course, this is putting some strain on farmers' profitability.
A 10kg bag is under R50 across the major fresh produce markets. We have ample potato supplies.
Of course, this is putting some strain on farmers' profitability.
In South Africa, we have relied on improved seed cultivars, better genetics, and other inputs to support the growth and expansion of our agricultural sector. We will continue on this path.
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Registration of farm inputs in South Africa
There must be continuous work to improve the efficiency in registering new farm inputs to support the growth of SA agriculture
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In South Africa, we have relied on improved seed cultivars, better genetics, and other inputs to support the growth and expansion of our agricultural sector. We will continue on this path.
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SOUTH AFRICA'S AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS HAVE REMAINED STRONG SINCE THE START OF 2025.
The cumulative value of agricultural exports for the first three quarters of the year is US$11.7 billion, representing a 10% increase from the corresponding period in 2024.
The cumulative value of agricultural exports for the first three quarters of the year is US$11.7 billion, representing a 10% increase from the corresponding period in 2024.
November 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
SOUTH AFRICA'S AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS HAVE REMAINED STRONG SINCE THE START OF 2025.
The cumulative value of agricultural exports for the first three quarters of the year is US$11.7 billion, representing a 10% increase from the corresponding period in 2024.
The cumulative value of agricultural exports for the first three quarters of the year is US$11.7 billion, representing a 10% increase from the corresponding period in 2024.
SOUTH AFRICA EXPORTED 52,565 TONNES OF MAIZE LAST WEEK.
--About 61% of maize exports went to Zimbabwe, and the remainder to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
--About 61% of maize exports went to Zimbabwe, and the remainder to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
November 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
SOUTH AFRICA EXPORTED 52,565 TONNES OF MAIZE LAST WEEK.
--About 61% of maize exports went to Zimbabwe, and the remainder to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
--About 61% of maize exports went to Zimbabwe, and the remainder to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
We have seen excellent growth in South Africa's agriculture since the dawn of democracy in 1994. Hence, we find it puzzling when some among us argue in support of the U.S. leadership's misleading statements that terrible things are happening in South African farming.
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Ep 26 - SA Agriculture is NOT under siege!
YouTube video by agriview wandile
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November 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We have seen excellent growth in South Africa's agriculture since the dawn of democracy in 1994. Hence, we find it puzzling when some among us argue in support of the U.S. leadership's misleading statements that terrible things are happening in South African farming.
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The G20 Leaders’ Declaration highlights the significance of agricultural growth in addressing global food insecurity.
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The G20 Leaders’ Declaration highlights the significance of agricultural growth in addressing global food insecurity
South Africa presents some valuable lessons
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November 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The G20 Leaders’ Declaration highlights the significance of agricultural growth in addressing global food insecurity.
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South Africa Leads the G20 – But What Does it Mean for Agriculture?
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South Africa Leads the G20 – But What Does it Mean for Agriculture?
An AgriView conversation
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November 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
South Africa Leads the G20 – But What Does it Mean for Agriculture?
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I will be putting out a piece on South Africa-Australia collaboration, particularly on agriculture. Australia is a key partner, and we have so many commonalities and areas of engagement. If you are keen on receiving the piece, it will be in my newsletter or blog in a few hours.
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AgriView | Wandile Sihlobo | Substack
Reflections on agricultural economics matters in South Africa and the world. Click to read AgriView, by Wandile Sihlobo, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I will be putting out a piece on South Africa-Australia collaboration, particularly on agriculture. Australia is a key partner, and we have so many commonalities and areas of engagement. If you are keen on receiving the piece, it will be in my newsletter or blog in a few hours.
wandile.substack.com
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS THE G20 – BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR AGRICULTURE?
Sideline conversations about:
✅ Boosting trade to strengthen food systems
✅ Building resilient supply chains
✅ Embracing sustainable, tech-driven farming in Africa
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Sideline conversations about:
✅ Boosting trade to strengthen food systems
✅ Building resilient supply chains
✅ Embracing sustainable, tech-driven farming in Africa
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-S...
Ep 18 - The G20 & B20 - Global best practices driving growth
YouTube video by agriview wandile
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November 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
SOUTH AFRICA LEADS THE G20 – BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR AGRICULTURE?
Sideline conversations about:
✅ Boosting trade to strengthen food systems
✅ Building resilient supply chains
✅ Embracing sustainable, tech-driven farming in Africa
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-S...
Sideline conversations about:
✅ Boosting trade to strengthen food systems
✅ Building resilient supply chains
✅ Embracing sustainable, tech-driven farming in Africa
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-S...
The SA-EU summit shows our efforts to nurture existing relations that are key to the farming sector and other sectors of our economy.
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The SA-EU summit shows our efforts to nurture existing relations that are key to the farming sector and other sectors of our economy
We aren't just focusing on the East
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November 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The SA-EU summit shows our efforts to nurture existing relations that are key to the farming sector and other sectors of our economy.
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A CONVERSATION ABOUT FOOD SECURITY MATTERS AT G20
My Talking Head on Newzroom Africa with Arabile Gumede
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My Talking Head on Newzroom Africa with Arabile Gumede
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Escalating challenge of food security across the African continent
YouTube video by Newzroom Afrika
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November 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A CONVERSATION ABOUT FOOD SECURITY MATTERS AT G20
My Talking Head on Newzroom Africa with Arabile Gumede
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwBz...
My Talking Head on Newzroom Africa with Arabile Gumede
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwBz...
South Africa’s agricultural sector has recently come under international scrutiny, with comments from the US President that we are under siege. In this episode, we unpack the realities behind the headlines: THE IDEA THAT AGRICULTURE IS “UNDER SIEGE” IS MISLEADING. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyc_...
Ep 26 - SA Agriculture is NOT under siege!
YouTube video by agriview wandile
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November 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
South Africa’s agricultural sector has recently come under international scrutiny, with comments from the US President that we are under siege. In this episode, we unpack the realities behind the headlines: THE IDEA THAT AGRICULTURE IS “UNDER SIEGE” IS MISLEADING. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyc_...
Published in The Herald
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Published in The Herald
We have a G20 Summit in South Africa this week. On the margins of significant conversations, there may be a focus on agriculture and food security matters. 1/
November 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We have a G20 Summit in South Africa this week. On the margins of significant conversations, there may be a focus on agriculture and food security matters. 1/
The Unforgiving Winters and Summers of the Beautiful Karoo Region of South Africa.
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The Unforgiving Winters and Summers of the Beautiful Karoo Region of South Africa
I discuss more in the podcast
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November 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Unforgiving Winters and Summers of the Beautiful Karoo Region of South Africa.
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A Great Year for Global Wheat Production
Watch episode 24 of AgriView
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November 14, 2025 at 7:31 AM
A potential easing of U.S. import tariffs on food products will be beneficial to consumers and exporting nations.
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A potential easing of U.S. import tariffs on food products will be beneficial to consumers and exporting nations
There is no firm commitment
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November 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A potential easing of U.S. import tariffs on food products will be beneficial to consumers and exporting nations.
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Solid tractor sales point to positive agricultural season ahead for South Africa.
www.farmersweekly.co.za/opinion/soli...
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Solid tractor sales point to positive agricultural season ahead for SA
If there were any doubts about South African farmers’ optimism for the 2025/26 summer crop plantings, strong tractor sales should provide reassurance.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Solid tractor sales point to positive agricultural season ahead for South Africa.
www.farmersweekly.co.za/opinion/soli...
www.farmersweekly.co.za/opinion/soli...
South Africa may be one of the top 40 global agricultural exporters, but when it comes to wheat, we’re still a net importer — bringing in roughly half of the wheat we consume each year.
Watch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KFW...
Watch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KFW...
Ep 25 - A Great Year for Global Wheat Production
YouTube video by agriview wandile
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November 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
South Africa may be one of the top 40 global agricultural exporters, but when it comes to wheat, we’re still a net importer — bringing in roughly half of the wheat we consume each year.
Watch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KFW...
Watch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KFW...
🇿🇦THIS IS SOUTH AFRICA'S CROP CALENDAR. WE ARE BUSY PLANTING MAIZE, SOYBEAN, SORGHUM, AND MORE.
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🇿🇦THIS IS SOUTH AFRICA'S CROP CALENDAR. WE ARE BUSY PLANTING MAIZE, SOYBEAN, SORGHUM, AND MORE.
We drop the new episode of my podcast tomorrow (every Thursday).
If you haven't checked out the channel and its content, take a look.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We drop the new episode of my podcast tomorrow (every Thursday).
If you haven't checked out the channel and its content, take a look.
www.youtube.com/@agriviewwan...
If you haven't checked out the channel and its content, take a look.
www.youtube.com/@agriviewwan...
The Southern African grain supplies for 2025 are solid. SOUTH AFRICA, which accounts for roughly half of the region's grain supplies, is a major contributor to the recovery, along with Zambia and Mozambique.
November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Southern African grain supplies for 2025 are solid. SOUTH AFRICA, which accounts for roughly half of the region's grain supplies, is a major contributor to the recovery, along with Zambia and Mozambique.
Agricultural job prospects remain positive in South Africa
Listen to the podcast for more!
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November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Here are some ideas on agricultural issues to address during G20 engagements.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-S...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-S...
Ep 18 - The G20 & B20 - Global best practices driving growth
YouTube video by agriview wandile
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Here are some ideas on agricultural issues to address during G20 engagements.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-S...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-S...