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Agricultural Economist and Author. Books: “A Country of Two Agricultures (2023)”, “The Uncomfortable Truth About South Africa's Agriculture (2025)”, and more+

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It has finally rained in the dry western Karoo, South Africa 🇿🇦

It has finally rained in the dry western Karoo, South Africa 🇿🇦

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Botswana and Namibia still frequently block imports of South Africa’s vegetables and fruits. Kenya blocks maize from South Africa. There is just too much friction in Africa’s food trade.

Botswana and Namibia still frequently block imports of South Africa’s vegetables and fruits. Kenya blocks maize from South Africa. There is just too much friction in Africa’s food trade.

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117,674 Aufrufe • vor 15 Tagen

China spends around US$200 billion on food and agricultural imports. South Africa’s agriculture now enjoys tariff-free access to this BIG and IMPORTANT market.

China spends around US$200 billion on food and agricultural imports. South Africa’s agriculture now enjoys tariff-free access to this BIG and IMPORTANT market.

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SOUTH AFRICA IS SET TO HAVE A RECORD MAIZE HARVEST OF 16.8 MILLION TONNES. Our annual consumption is about 12.0 million tonnes.

SOUTH AFRICA IS SET TO HAVE A RECORD MAIZE HARVEST OF 16.8 MILLION TONNES. Our annual consumption is about 12.0 million tonnes.

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South Africa must develop a bold, export-driven strategy for agriculture. Read the Business Day article here:

South Africa must develop a bold, export-driven strategy for agriculture. Read the Business Day article here:

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This is not true. There are no land confiscations in South Africa.

This is not true. There are no land confiscations in South Africa.

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South African farmers are not going anywhere 🇿🇦 Oom Hannes de Waal, CEO of the Sundays River Citrus Company, yesterday in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape.

South African farmers are not going anywhere 🇿🇦 Oom Hannes de Waal, CEO of the Sundays River Citrus Company, yesterday in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape.

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South Africa is NOT a terrible place to be or farm. South Africa’s agricultural exports reached a record US$13.7 billion in 2024. We are a net exporter of agricultural products. You can't have numbers like this is a bad farming environment. Our farming is THRIVING! 🇿🇦

South Africa is NOT a terrible place to be or farm. South Africa’s agricultural exports reached a record US$13.7 billion in 2024. We are a net exporter of agricultural products. You can't have numbers like this is a bad farming environment. Our farming is THRIVING! 🇿🇦

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There is no Land Confiscation in South Africa. 🇿🇦

There is no Land Confiscation in South Africa. 🇿🇦

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South Africa is entering a rainy period, which is excellent for agriculture. Farmers have embraced it and indicated they will plant 4.1 million hectares of summer grains and oilseeds in the 2025-26 season, up 1%. We are entering what promises to be a good season for agriculture.

South Africa is entering a rainy period, which is excellent for agriculture. Farmers have embraced it and indicated they will plant 4.1 million hectares of summer grains and oilseeds in the 2025-26 season, up 1%. We are entering what promises to be a good season for agriculture.

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Why is South Africa importing maize from the United States?

Why is South Africa importing maize from the United States?

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SOUTH AFRICA IS SET TO HARVEST ITS LARGEST GRAIN HARVEST ON RECORD We are still early in the season, but the recent crop forecasts suggest that South Africa is likely to have its largest summer grain and oilseed harvest on record in the 2025-26 production season. This is on the back of the expansion in area plantings and the large yields due to favourable summer rains. The data released by the Crop Estimates Committee this afternoon places the country’s 2025-26 summer grain and oilseed harvest at 20.8 million tonnes, up 2% from the previous month, and 1% up year-on-year (y/y). This monthly and yearly improvement in the overall harvest is underpinned by upward revisions to major grains and oilseeds, particularly maize, soybeans, and sunflower seed.

SOUTH AFRICA IS SET TO HARVEST ITS LARGEST GRAIN HARVEST ON RECORD We are still early in the season, but the recent crop forecasts suggest that South Africa is likely to have its largest summer grain and oilseed harvest on record in the 2025-26 production season. This is on the back of the expansion in area plantings and the large yields due to favourable summer rains. The data released by the Crop Estimates Committee this afternoon places the country’s 2025-26 summer grain and oilseed harvest at 20.8 million tonnes, up 2% from the previous month, and 1% up year-on-year (y/y). This monthly and yearly improvement in the overall harvest is underpinned by upward revisions to major grains and oilseeds, particularly maize, soybeans, and sunflower seed.

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These lies about South Africa farmers are actually HURTING FARMERS’ INCOME! There NO genocide in South Africa, Katie Miller . Cc Elon Musk and Donald J. Trump

These lies about South Africa farmers are actually HURTING FARMERS’ INCOME! There NO genocide in South Africa, Katie Miller . Cc Elon Musk and Donald J. Trump

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SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE IS NOT UNDER SIEGE! --SA agriculture has more than doubled since 1994. --exports reached a record US$13, 7 billion in 2024 --With South Africa now the only African country in the global top 40 agricultural exporters --Jobs remain solid, around 920k at farm level (nicely above 1994 levels, although we have mechanised massively). --We are food secure at the national level, and supporting the entire Southern Africa region. --We need to continue boosting the inclusion of black farmers from the current levels of 10% contribution in the overall output. --We have around 2.5 million hectares of government land for the expansion of agriculture. --We explore the sector’s resilience, the ongoing commitment of farmers, and the need for government, organised agriculture and communities to work together to improve safety and reduce operational inefficiencies.

SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE IS NOT UNDER SIEGE! --SA agriculture has more than doubled since 1994. --exports reached a record US$13, 7 billion in 2024 --With South Africa now the only African country in the global top 40 agricultural exporters --Jobs remain solid, around 920k at farm level (nicely above 1994 levels, although we have mechanised massively). --We are food secure at the national level, and supporting the entire Southern Africa region. --We need to continue boosting the inclusion of black farmers from the current levels of 10% contribution in the overall output. --We have around 2.5 million hectares of government land for the expansion of agriculture. --We explore the sector’s resilience, the ongoing commitment of farmers, and the need for government, organised agriculture and communities to work together to improve safety and reduce operational inefficiencies.

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Presidential Envoy for Agriculture & Land Reform 🇿🇦 These are some of the issues we will work on.

Presidential Envoy for Agriculture & Land Reform 🇿🇦 These are some of the issues we will work on.

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Introducing my new book, "A Country of Two Agricultures". It will be available in all major bookstores from this Friday, 01 September 2023. The Kindle version is already out:

Introducing my new book, "A Country of Two Agricultures". It will be available in all major bookstores from this Friday, 01 September 2023. The Kindle version is already out:

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SOUTH AFRICA HAS THE SECOND LARGEST MAIZE HARVEST ON RECORD — South Africa’s 2024-25 maize crop of 16.44 million tonnes is the second-largest on record. This is up 28% from the previous season, boosted by the better yields. — Importantly, the 16.44 million tonnes harvest is well above South Africa’s annual maize needs of approximately 12.00 million tonnes, indicating a surplus and continued net maize exports. —There will be ample export volumes.

SOUTH AFRICA HAS THE SECOND LARGEST MAIZE HARVEST ON RECORD — South Africa’s 2024-25 maize crop of 16.44 million tonnes is the second-largest on record. This is up 28% from the previous season, boosted by the better yields. — Importantly, the 16.44 million tonnes harvest is well above South Africa’s annual maize needs of approximately 12.00 million tonnes, indicating a surplus and continued net maize exports. —There will be ample export volumes.

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SOUTH AFRICAN FARMERS ARE FLOURISHING! 🇿🇦

SOUTH AFRICAN FARMERS ARE FLOURISHING! 🇿🇦

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South Africa must increase its agricultural exports to BRICS.

South Africa must increase its agricultural exports to BRICS.

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Folks, we are starting a new show, “ AgriView with Wandile”, and I hope you will find it valuable. In this week’s episode, we discuss: -- South Africa-US agricultural matters discussed in the White House -- SA-US agricultural trade dynamics -- SA agriculture in the world -- Why was Deputy President Paul Mashatile in France, and how did it affect the farming sector? -- SA agriculture 31 years into democracy You can follow us on all channels; we aim to release weekly episodes every Thursday.

Folks, we are starting a new show, “ AgriView with Wandile”, and I hope you will find it valuable. In this week’s episode, we discuss: -- South Africa-US agricultural matters discussed in the White House -- SA-US agricultural trade dynamics -- SA agriculture in the world -- Why was Deputy President Paul Mashatile in France, and how did it affect the farming sector? -- SA agriculture 31 years into democracy You can follow us on all channels; we aim to release weekly episodes every Thursday.

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