We received comprehensive data this week about SA’s winter crop conditions, for the first time since the devastating floods in the Western Cape in September 2023. The province is a significant producer of winter crops, accounting for about two-thirds of SA’s total winter crop output. I was concerned that the…
If Russia keeps to the deal it has signed with Ukraine allowing for the resumption of grain exports, much needed relief will be provided to importing countries, including many in Africa. The relief would be significant as Ukraine has roughly 22 million tonnes of grain (wheat, maize, sunflower seed and…
South Africa's 2021/22 summer crop harvest is in full swing across the country. The feedback from farmers about the yields they are receiving has been encouraging. Hence, we believe that the data that the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) released this afternoon is unlikely to change much over the coming months…
Agric Matters with Wandile Sihlobo Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo examines the latest trends in food prices. We are in a period of elevated prices, and food is at the core of these increases. For example, in May, South Africa’s consumer food price inflation accelerated to 7,8% y/y, from 6,3%…
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