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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South African farmers may wonder what agricultural matters discussed on the sidelines of the G20 are in their interests.
Here is a synopsis of it, a lot of good!
youtu.be/i8nB9zEpbPo?...
Here is a synopsis of it, a lot of good!
youtu.be/i8nB9zEpbPo?...
Ep 28 - G20’s Take on Agriculture and Global Food Security
YouTube video by agriview wandile
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December 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
South African farmers may wonder what agricultural matters discussed on the sidelines of the G20 are in their interests.
Here is a synopsis of it, a lot of good!
youtu.be/i8nB9zEpbPo?...
Here is a synopsis of it, a lot of good!
youtu.be/i8nB9zEpbPo?...
I have a newsletter that we deliver for free to your inbox, covering mainly agricultural economics and trade matters in South Africa and our region, and occasionally in other parts of the world.
You can subscribe to it here: wandile.substack.com
You can subscribe to it here: wandile.substack.com
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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December 6, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I have a newsletter that we deliver for free to your inbox, covering mainly agricultural economics and trade matters in South Africa and our region, and occasionally in other parts of the world.
You can subscribe to it here: wandile.substack.com
You can subscribe to it here: wandile.substack.com
The provincial leadership must play its part to allow the Eastern Cape to reach its full potential. 🇿🇦
December 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The provincial leadership must play its part to allow the Eastern Cape to reach its full potential. 🇿🇦
South Africa's agricultural exports remain robust. The piece appeared in The Herald newspaper.
December 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
South Africa's agricultural exports remain robust. The piece appeared in The Herald newspaper.
We will release the Q4, 2025, results of the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index on Friday, December 5, at 10 am. This is a sentiment indicator in the South African farming sector.
December 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We will release the Q4, 2025, results of the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index on Friday, December 5, at 10 am. This is a sentiment indicator in the South African farming sector.
South Africa has a Record Soybean Crop
...estimated at 2.771 million tonnes
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December 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
South Africa’s third-quarter GDP data will likely show solid agricultural performance.
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South Africa’s third-quarter GDP data will likely show solid agricultural performance
Robust field crops and horticulture harvests will be the key drivers of growth
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December 1, 2025 at 5:18 AM
South Africa’s third-quarter GDP data will likely show solid agricultural performance.
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Notes on South Africa’s Wheat Market
The harvest progressing smoothly.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
South Africa's agricultural conditions
Listen to the podcast more.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We will release last quarter of 2025 results of South Africa’s Agribusiness Confidence Index on Friday, December 5, at 10 am.
This is a sentiment indicator in the South African farming and agribusiness sectors.
It is formally called the "Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index."
This is a sentiment indicator in the South African farming and agribusiness sectors.
It is formally called the "Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index."
November 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We will release last quarter of 2025 results of South Africa’s Agribusiness Confidence Index on Friday, December 5, at 10 am.
This is a sentiment indicator in the South African farming and agribusiness sectors.
It is formally called the "Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index."
This is a sentiment indicator in the South African farming and agribusiness sectors.
It is formally called the "Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index."
The number of people in high levels of acute food insecurity in hunger hotspots
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The number of people in high levels of acute food insecurity in hunger hotspots
Map of early warning hunger hotspots
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Map of early warning hunger hotspots
La Niña rains prospects and a possible favourable agricultural season ahead.
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La Niña rains prospects and possible favorable agricultural season ahead
Farmers are also upbeat
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November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
La Niña rains prospects and a possible favourable agricultural season ahead.
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WE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NICE LA NINA RAINS IN SOUTH AFRICA'S SUMMER CROP GROWING REGIONS. GOOD FOR AGRICULTURE!
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
WE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NICE LA NINA RAINS IN SOUTH AFRICA'S SUMMER CROP GROWING REGIONS. GOOD FOR AGRICULTURE!
THE SOUTH AFRICAN FARMERS HAVE BOUGHT MORE TRACTORS, AS THEY PREPARED FOR A PROMISING 2025-26 SUMMER SEASON.
The 857 units sold in October were 12% more than the 765 units sold in October last year. Look at the table for the past few months' activity.
The 857 units sold in October were 12% more than the 765 units sold in October last year. Look at the table for the past few months' activity.
November 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
THE SOUTH AFRICAN FARMERS HAVE BOUGHT MORE TRACTORS, AS THEY PREPARED FOR A PROMISING 2025-26 SUMMER SEASON.
The 857 units sold in October were 12% more than the 765 units sold in October last year. Look at the table for the past few months' activity.
The 857 units sold in October were 12% more than the 765 units sold in October last year. Look at the table for the past few months' activity.
The South African CHERRIES industry is growing and still relatively new. In 2012, South Africa had 185 hectares of cherry plantings, and by 2024, we had about 819 hectares.
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The South African CHERRIES industry is growing and still relatively new. In 2012, South Africa had 185 hectares of cherry plantings, and by 2024, we had about 819 hectares.
Today’s Producer Price Inflation data points towards a possible continuous cooling of South Africa’s consumer food price inflation in the coming months. The PPI for food mildly slowed to 2.1% in October 2025, from 2.9% the previous month.
November 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Today’s Producer Price Inflation data points towards a possible continuous cooling of South Africa’s consumer food price inflation in the coming months. The PPI for food mildly slowed to 2.1% in October 2025, from 2.9% the previous month.
Those who believe the South African farming sector is under siege, guess what!
This sector continues to grow, and in the first three quarters of 2025, exports totalled US$11.7 billion, a 10% increase from the corresponding period in 2024.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCvP...
This sector continues to grow, and in the first three quarters of 2025, exports totalled US$11.7 billion, a 10% increase from the corresponding period in 2024.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCvP...
EP 27 - Good News on South Africa’s Q3 Agricultural Exports
YouTube video by agriview wandile
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November 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Those who believe the South African farming sector is under siege, guess what!
This sector continues to grow, and in the first three quarters of 2025, exports totalled US$11.7 billion, a 10% increase from the corresponding period in 2024.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCvP...
This sector continues to grow, and in the first three quarters of 2025, exports totalled US$11.7 billion, a 10% increase from the corresponding period in 2024.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCvP...
SOUTH AFRICAN OVERALL NATIONAL CATTLE HERD IS AROUND 12 MILLION
The 7.2 million in my recent comments about cattle vaccination refers only to COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION. The remaining non-commercial are critical to this vaccination effort.
The 7.2 million in my recent comments about cattle vaccination refers only to COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION. The remaining non-commercial are critical to this vaccination effort.
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
SOUTH AFRICAN OVERALL NATIONAL CATTLE HERD IS AROUND 12 MILLION
The 7.2 million in my recent comments about cattle vaccination refers only to COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION. The remaining non-commercial are critical to this vaccination effort.
The 7.2 million in my recent comments about cattle vaccination refers only to COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION. The remaining non-commercial are critical to this vaccination effort.
KEEP HAVING YOUR BACON, PORK RIBS, PORK BELLY SANDWICHES, ETC.
“South Africa’s national PIG slaughters reached 313,894 during September 2025, 1,6% higher than in August 2025 and 1,9% higher than in September 2024.” -- South African Pork Producers’ Organisation
“South Africa’s national PIG slaughters reached 313,894 during September 2025, 1,6% higher than in August 2025 and 1,9% higher than in September 2024.” -- South African Pork Producers’ Organisation
November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
KEEP HAVING YOUR BACON, PORK RIBS, PORK BELLY SANDWICHES, ETC.
“South Africa’s national PIG slaughters reached 313,894 during September 2025, 1,6% higher than in August 2025 and 1,9% higher than in September 2024.” -- South African Pork Producers’ Organisation
“South Africa’s national PIG slaughters reached 313,894 during September 2025, 1,6% higher than in August 2025 and 1,9% higher than in September 2024.” -- South African Pork Producers’ Organisation