Wandile Sihlobo
@wandilesihlobo.bsky.social
Agricultural economist from South Africa. Author, “The Uncomfortable Truth about South Africa's Agriculture (2025)”, “A Country of Two Agricultures (2023)”, + more.
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The number of people in high levels of acute food insecurity in hunger hotspots
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The number of people in high levels of acute food insecurity in hunger hotspots
Map of early warning hunger hotspots
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Map of early warning hunger hotspots
WE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NICE LA NINA RAINS IN SOUTH AFRICA'S SUMMER CROP GROWING REGIONS. GOOD FOR AGRICULTURE!
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
WE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NICE LA NINA RAINS IN SOUTH AFRICA'S SUMMER CROP GROWING REGIONS. GOOD FOR AGRICULTURE!
THE SOUTH AFRICAN FARMERS HAVE BOUGHT MORE TRACTORS, AS THEY PREPARED FOR A PROMISING 2025-26 SUMMER SEASON.
The 857 units sold in October were 12% more than the 765 units sold in October last year. Look at the table for the past few months' activity.
The 857 units sold in October were 12% more than the 765 units sold in October last year. Look at the table for the past few months' activity.
November 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
THE SOUTH AFRICAN FARMERS HAVE BOUGHT MORE TRACTORS, AS THEY PREPARED FOR A PROMISING 2025-26 SUMMER SEASON.
The 857 units sold in October were 12% more than the 765 units sold in October last year. Look at the table for the past few months' activity.
The 857 units sold in October were 12% more than the 765 units sold in October last year. Look at the table for the past few months' activity.
It is always encouraging and satisfying to see universities and organisations use this work to teach and in their engagements.
This was just sent to me by a friend at the University of Pretoria.
This was just sent to me by a friend at the University of Pretoria.
November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
It is always encouraging and satisfying to see universities and organisations use this work to teach and in their engagements.
This was just sent to me by a friend at the University of Pretoria.
This was just sent to me by a friend at the University of Pretoria.
printed in the Daily Dispatch
November 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
printed in the Daily Dispatch
SOUTH AFRICA EXPORTED 52,565 TONNES OF MAIZE LAST WEEK.
--About 61% of maize exports went to Zimbabwe, and the remainder to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
--About 61% of maize exports went to Zimbabwe, and the remainder to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
November 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
SOUTH AFRICA EXPORTED 52,565 TONNES OF MAIZE LAST WEEK.
--About 61% of maize exports went to Zimbabwe, and the remainder to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
--About 61% of maize exports went to Zimbabwe, and the remainder to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
Published in The Herald
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Published in The Herald
🇿🇦THIS IS SOUTH AFRICA'S CROP CALENDAR. WE ARE BUSY PLANTING MAIZE, SOYBEAN, SORGHUM, AND MORE.
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🇿🇦THIS IS SOUTH AFRICA'S CROP CALENDAR. WE ARE BUSY PLANTING MAIZE, SOYBEAN, SORGHUM, AND MORE.
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.
November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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.
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).
November 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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).
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.
The 2025-26 global wheat harvest is forecast at a record 827 million tonnes.
November 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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.
The 2025-26 global wheat harvest is forecast at a record 827 million tonnes.
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/
October 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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/
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/
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/
October 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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/
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/
Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for SA farmers -- in The Herald
October 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for SA farmers -- in The Herald
Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for
SA farmers
SA farmers
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Agricultural growth outlook remains positive for
SA farmers
SA farmers
Good! They aimed to steal agricultural funds.
October 23, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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/
October 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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 exported 45,044 tonnes of maize last week, with about 69% going to Zimbabwe and the rest to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
October 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
South Africa exported 45,044 tonnes of maize last week, with about 69% going to Zimbabwe and the rest to other countries in the Southern African region. 1/
The surging global growth of Japanese green teas
October 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The surging global growth of Japanese green teas
Water. Critical to life.
October 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Water. Critical to life.