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.
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🇿🇦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.
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.
South Africa’s tractor sales have generally been robust this year, signalling optimism about the 2025-26 agricultural production season that started this month (and financial benefits from the better harvest in the last season).
November 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
South Africa’s tractor sales have generally been robust this year, signalling optimism about the 2025-26 agricultural production season that started this month (and financial benefits from the better harvest in the last season).
There is a lot of wheat in the global market, and the easing of prices reflects these ample supplies.
The 2025-26 global wheat harvest is forecast at a record 827 million tonnes.
The 2025-26 global wheat harvest is forecast at a record 827 million tonnes.
November 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
There is a lot of wheat in the global market, and the easing of prices reflects these ample supplies.
The 2025-26 global wheat harvest is forecast at a record 827 million tonnes.
The 2025-26 global wheat harvest is forecast at a record 827 million tonnes.
Yes, I am on a farm in reasonably hot weather in Kakamas, in the Northern Cape, where we met with table grape farmers earlier today. 1/
October 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yes, I am on a farm in reasonably hot weather in Kakamas, in the Northern Cape, where we met with table grape farmers earlier today. 1/
South Africa exported 49,066 tonnes of maize last week, with about 64% going to Zimbabwe and the rest to other countries in the Southern African region.
This placed South Africa's 2025-26 maize exports at 778,363 tonnes, out of the expected seasonal exports of 2.24 million tonnes. 1/
This placed South Africa's 2025-26 maize exports at 778,363 tonnes, out of the expected seasonal exports of 2.24 million tonnes. 1/
October 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
South Africa exported 49,066 tonnes of maize last week, with about 64% going to Zimbabwe and the rest to other countries in the Southern African region.
This placed South Africa's 2025-26 maize exports at 778,363 tonnes, out of the expected seasonal exports of 2.24 million tonnes. 1/
This placed South Africa's 2025-26 maize exports at 778,363 tonnes, out of the expected seasonal exports of 2.24 million tonnes. 1/
Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for SA farmers -- in The Herald
October 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for SA farmers -- in The Herald
Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for
SA farmers
SA farmers
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for
SA farmers
SA farmers
Good! They aimed to steal agricultural funds.
October 23, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Good! They aimed to steal agricultural funds.
South Africa's consumer food price inflation slowed for the second consecutive month, easing at 4.4% in September 2025, from 5.2% in the previous months. 1/
October 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
South Africa's consumer food price inflation slowed for the second consecutive month, easing at 4.4% in September 2025, from 5.2% in the previous months. 1/
South Africa exported 45,044 tonnes of maize last week, with about 69% going to Zimbabwe and the rest to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
October 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
South Africa exported 45,044 tonnes of maize last week, with about 69% going to Zimbabwe and the rest to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
The surging global growth of Japanese green teas
October 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The surging global growth of Japanese green teas
Water. Critical to life.
October 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Water. Critical to life.
UK farmers had a poor grain crop
October 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
UK farmers had a poor grain crop
Our Show, AgriView, is now also available on @financialmail.za. New episodes go live every Thursday. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube, or follow the Financial Mail and our socials channels.
October 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our Show, AgriView, is now also available on @financialmail.za. New episodes go live every Thursday. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube, or follow the Financial Mail and our socials channels.
Nominal prices, percent changes, September over August
October 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Nominal prices, percent changes, September over August
Crop conditions around the world.
Indeed, winter crops in South Africa have faced particular challenges. 1/
Indeed, winter crops in South Africa have faced particular challenges. 1/
October 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Crop conditions around the world.
Indeed, winter crops in South Africa have faced particular challenges. 1/
Indeed, winter crops in South Africa have faced particular challenges. 1/
Professor Kirsten and I, signing copies of our latest work, The Uncomfortable Truth About South Africa’s Agriculture, on the sidelines of the Agricultural Economics Association of SA conference in Pretoria.
The book is available nationwide. We appreciate your support 🇿🇦✨
The book is available nationwide. We appreciate your support 🇿🇦✨
October 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Professor Kirsten and I, signing copies of our latest work, The Uncomfortable Truth About South Africa’s Agriculture, on the sidelines of the Agricultural Economics Association of SA conference in Pretoria.
The book is available nationwide. We appreciate your support 🇿🇦✨
The book is available nationwide. We appreciate your support 🇿🇦✨
Foot-and-mouth disease a major challenge, constraint for farmers
Link: www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-...
Link: www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-...
October 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Foot-and-mouth disease a major challenge, constraint for farmers
Link: www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-...
Link: www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-...
The challenges of the American farmers, in addition to their declining market share in China.
October 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The challenges of the American farmers, in addition to their declining market share in China.
the notice on the USDA website
October 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
the notice on the USDA website