Agriskoops - 24 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the economist and professor at the North West University, Professor Waldo Krugell. He talks about food insecurity in South Africa, despite having a thriving and successful agricultural sector.

On Agriskoops today, the head of Intercultural Relations and Cooperation at AfriForum, Barend Uys, and the development coordinator of agriculture at Saai, Leon Lourens, tell us more about a vegetable project in Tsheseng in the Free State. This joint project between AfriForum, Saai, and the local community produces spinach, carrots,…

On Agriskoops today: The Biological Lead at the company Omnia Nutriology®, Venessa Moodley tells us more about biostimulants and how they can play a bigger role in sustainable agriculture. Biostimulants are becoming more important in modern crop production.

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts of a talk by the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Wandile Sihlobo. He talks about South Africa’s recent maize exports as well as the expectation for the new marketing season.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Desmond Irabor. He is the CEO and founder of the company Agrofi, part of the Ayemere Group. We talk about the challenges and opportunities within the egg production industry, especially in the South African market.