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. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

A Great Year for Global Wheat Production open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

A potential easing of U.S. import tariffs on food products will be beneficial to consumers and exporting nations. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

Solid tractor sales point to positive agricultural season ahead for South Africa. 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...

🇿🇦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. 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.

Agricultural job prospects remain positive in South Africa. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

Here are some ideas on agricultural issues to address during G20 engagements. www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1-S...

It appears that our friends in Brazil have had a promising start to their 2025-26 summer grains and oilseeds season, although they still require additional rainfall. 1/

EXCELLENT BLUEBERRY EXPORTS OUT OF ZIMBABWE! "Zimbabwe's berry export earnings increased by 34%, from US$7.8 million in the first nine months of 2024 to US$10.4 million in the same period this year, supported by growing blueberry shipments to China." -- Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency

We see great potential for South Africa to expand agricultural exports in the Asian region. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsX4...

The number of commercial farmers in South Africa is not 40,000 or fewer. We have over 280,000 commercial farmers. The sector is also thriving, not under siege, as some among us, have incorrectly argued. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UScn...

Robust Citrus Exports Showcase the Potential for Agricultural Export Success in South Africa in 2025. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

Discourse on South Africa's farming sector. youtu.be/H8dI6aH7SlQ?...

South Africa's 2025-26 winter crop production prospects remain positive. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

If one had any doubts about South African farmers’ optimism about the 2025-26 summer crop planting intentions, the robust tractor sales provide comfort. Tractor sales increased by 12% y/y in October 2025, with 857 units sold. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

This is a busy time in South Africa's agriculture. The wheat farmers are harvesting the 2025-26 wheat crop. We are seeing them delivering the new crop to the commercial silos. 1/

Dispel false narratives about the South African farming sector. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

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).

It appears that Brazil will have a generally strong start to the 2025-26 summer grain and oilseeds season. “ All of Brazil’s summer crop areas should get rain in the coming ten days to two weeks, and sufficient amounts are expected to support crops favorably”-- Michael McDougall

It has been pretty difficult to get a sense of the U.S. grains and oilseed crop conditions since the government shutdown. People in the grain markets are generally unsure of crop conditions through the harvest, which should be mostly complete by now.

From new stone-fruit agreements with China to growing talks with Indonesia and Vietnam, October 2025 has been all about expanding our market reach in Asia. But can we secure lower tariffs and real opportunities for South African farmers? www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsX4...

South Africa's agricultural exports to the U.S. surged by 26% in the second quarter of 2025, reaching $161 million. www.cnbcafrica.com/media/776121...

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.

South Africa’s food price inflation is likely to continue moderating due to an ample grain harvest. Here is a brief synopsis of the harvest conditions. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

We are in a La Niña season. The Southern Africa region will likely get nice rains through to February 2026. The governments in our region must help farmers get to the fields. We no longer have the robust aid programmes that assisted some countries. Prioritise agriculture!

The recent rains have been superb for the upcoming agricultural season in most regions of South Africa. I am receiving encouraging messages from some farming regions.

We have had one of the superb agricultural seasons in South Africa. Our staple grain, maize, stands at 16.32 million tonnes, 27% higher than the crop for the 2023-24 season.

China’s possible resumption of US agricultural purchases is unlikely to alter the path of diversification China is on. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

Rainfall predictions bode well for South Africa’s 2025-26 summer crops. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

Grain Abundance in South Africa Bodes Well for Moderating Food Price Inflation. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

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/

Agricultural solutions for growing food poverty in South Africa. Watch the whole conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n53d...

Some Rain Would be Helpful for a Timely Start of the 2025-26 Crop Season in the Western Regions of SA open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

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/

South African wheat farmers have started delivering the new crop open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

South African agricultural exporters eye $29 billion Indonesian market www.foodformzansi.co.za/sa-agri-expo...

American Farmers' Challenge open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

South Africa’s message to Vietnam should focus sharply on agricultural trade opportunities. wandilesihlobo.com/2025/10/23/s...

In this week’s episode of AgriView, we reflect on the urgent issue of poverty in South Africa, against the backdrop of World Food Day (October 16). www.youtube.com/watch?v=n53d...

Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for SA farmers -- in The Herald

Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for SA farmers

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/

South Africa’s visit to Indonesia and its Significance in Agriculture. open.substack.com/pub/wandile/...

Fellow South Africans overseas must share more positive stories and developments about our country. The promotion of a positive image of our country is key, while we must tackle the challenges domestically.