2025 has shaped up to be one of the best years yet for South African agriculture.
In this episode of AgriView, Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of Agbiz, unpacks the numbers behind the record summer grain and oilseed harvests, rising exports, and positive GDP growth – all pointing to a strong year for the sector.
He also explores what this growth means for producers across commodities, from maize and soybeans to citrus, deciduous fruit and wine. But behind the big wins lies an uneven recovery.
Dairy farmers in KwaZulu-Natal continue to feel the effects of foot-and-mouth disease, raising urgent questions about South Africa’s biosecurity, vaccine production, and trade competitiveness.
Join Wandile as he breaks down the opportunities, challenges, and the steps needed to strengthen agriculture’s long-term outlook.
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