SA Agricultural Market Viewpoint 2025

pdf Production conditions in SA’s agriculture in 2025, outlook for 2026 Published Popular

Production conditions in SA’s agriculture in 2025, outlook for 2026 (pdf, 651 KB)

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Chief economist, Agbiz)
Date published: 8 December 2025

pdf Evolving factors shaping the outlook for SA agriculture in 2026 Published Popular

Evolving factors shaping the outlook for SA agriculture in 2026 (pdf, 682 KB)

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Chief economist, Agbiz)
Date published: 1 December 2025

pdf Highlighting South Africa's agricultural matters in G20 engagements Published Popular

Highlighting South Africa's agricultural matters in G20 engagements (pdf, 639 KB)

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Chief economist, Agbiz)
Date published: 24 November 2025

pdf SA's agricultural exports continued on an upbeat path in Q3, 2025 Published Popular

SA's agricultural exports continued on an upbeat path in Q3, 2025 (pdf, 749 KB)

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Chief economist, Agbiz)
Date published: 17 November 2025

pdf SA agriculture's uneven growth may persist into 2026 Published Popular

SA agriculture's uneven growth may persist into 2026 (pdf, 571 KB)

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Chief economist, Agbiz)
Date published: 10 November 2025

pdf 2025-26 winter crop production prospects remain positive Published Popular

2025-26 winter crop production prospects remain positive (pdf, 574 KB)

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Chief economist, Agbiz)
Date published: 3 November 2025

pdf Why the AAMP is vital to SA's agricultural growth Published Popular

Why the AAMP is vital to SA's agricultural growth (pdf, 572 KB)

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Chief economist, Agbiz)
Date published: 27 October 2025

pdf Reflections on the growing household poverty challenge in South Africa (20/10/25) Published Popular

Reflections on the growing household poverty challenge in South Africa (20/10/25) (pdf, 584 KB)

pdf Plantings for SA's 2025-26 summer crop seem to have started on time (13/10/25) Published Popular

Plantings for SA's 2025-26 summer crop seem to have started on time (13/10/25) (pdf, 356 KB)

pdf SA's 2025-26 winter crop faced some weather-related challenges, but the harvest forecast remains above last season's levels (06/10/25) Published Popular

SA's 2025-26 winter crop faced some weather-related challenges, but the harvest forecast remains above last season's levels (06/10/25) (pdf, 648 KB)

pdf South Africa's agricultural machinery sales remain strong (03/10/25) Published Popular

South Africa's agricultural machinery sales remain strong (03/10/25) (pdf, 368 KB)

pdf SA leaders have signalled a commitment to export diversification, but can we deliver on this vision? (28/09/25) Published Popular

SA leaders have signalled a commitment to export diversification, but can we deliver on this vision? (28/09/25) (pdf, 362 KB)

pdf More reasons to be optimistic about the 2025-26 agricultural season in SA (22/09/25) Published Popular

More reasons to be optimistic about the 2025-26 agricultural season in SA (22/09/25) (pdf, 707 KB)

pdf The G20 Agricultural Ministers could have a positive impact on global agriculture (15/09/25) Published Popular

The G20 Agricultural Ministers could have a positive impact on global agriculture (15/09/25) (pdf, 662 KB)

pdf What Zimbabwe's maize import ban means for SA (08/09/25) Published Popular

What Zimbabwe's maize import ban means for SA (08/09/25) (pdf, 429 KB)

pdf SA is likely to have a better winter crop harvest in the 2025-26 season (01/09/25) Published Popular

SA is likely to have a better winter crop harvest in the 2025-26 season (01/09/25) (pdf, 572 KB)

pdf A comprehensive approach is needed to support export-led growth for SA agriculture (25/08/25) Published Popular

A comprehensive approach is needed to support export-led growth for SA agriculture (25/08/25) (pdf, 571 KB)

pdf South Africa's agricultural exports remained robust in Q2, 2025 (18/08/25) Published Popular

South Africa's agricultural exports remained robust in Q2, 2025 (18/08/25) (pdf, 742 KB)

pdf A case for optimism about the upcoming 2025-26 agricultural season in South Africa (11/08/25) Published Popular

A case for optimism about the upcoming 2025-26 agricultural season in South Africa (11/08/25) (pdf, 637 KB)

pdf Retaining the existing export markets, while searching for new access, must remain a priority (04/08/25) Published Popular

Retaining the existing export markets, while searching for new access, must remain a priority (04/08/25) (pdf, 572 KB)

pdf Glimmers of light in the Western Cape's farming despite trade uncertainty (28/07/25) Published Popular

Glimmers of light in the Western Cape's farming despite trade uncertainty (28/07/25) (pdf, 573 KB)

pdf Is it time for South Africa to strengthen its human capital and knowledge base on trade matters? (21/07/25) Published Popular

Is it time for South Africa to strengthen its human capital and knowledge base on trade matters? (21/07/25) (pdf, 369 KB)

pdf SA agriculture's long-term growth must remain the policy priority (14/07/25) Published Popular

SA agriculture's long-term growth must remain the policy priority (14/07/25) (pdf, 574 KB)

pdf U.S. Tariffs, Export Diversification, and China's Trade Offer (07/07/25) Published Popular

U.S. Tariffs, Export Diversification, and China's Trade Offer (07/07/25) (pdf, 360 KB)

pdf Factors shaping the state of South African agriculture (30/06/25) Published Popular

Factors shaping the state of South African agriculture (30/06/25) (pdf, 715 KB)

pdf Zimbabwe's maize production is recovering, but import needs remain substantial (23/06/25) Published Popular

Zimbabwe's maize production is recovering, but import needs remain substantial (23/06/25) (pdf, 707 KB)

pdf China's willingness to lower import tariffs is encouraging, but we still lack clarity on the details (17/06/25) Published Popular

China's willingness to lower import tariffs is encouraging, but we still lack clarity on the details (17/06/25) (pdf, 226 KB)

pdf Revisiting key recommendations of the Biosecurity Task Team of 2022 (09/06/25) Published Popular

Revisiting key recommendations of the Biosecurity Task Team of 2022 (09/06/25) (pdf, 726 KB)

pdf South Africa's agricultural exports remained robust in Q1, 2025 (02/06/25) Published Popular

South Africa's agricultural exports remained robust in Q1, 2025 (02/06/25) (pdf, 772 KB)

pdf SA fruits, wine, and crop production is recovering, but the livestock faces challenges (26/05/25) Published Popular

SA fruits, wine, and crop production is recovering, but the livestock faces challenges (26/05/25) (pdf, 747 KB)

pdf Biosecurity is a vital element of a successful agricultural growth and export strategy (19/05/25) Published Popular

Biosecurity is a vital element of a successful agricultural growth and export strategy (19/05/25) (pdf, 729 KB)

pdf South Africa's agricultural trade approach (12/05/25) Published Popular

South Africa's agricultural trade approach (12/05/25) (pdf, 335 KB)

pdf SA agricultural machinery sales were robust in April (08/05/25) Published Popular

SA agricultural machinery sales were robust in April (08/05/25) (pdf, 191 KB)

pdf Observations about South Africa's 2025-26 winter crop production outlook (05/05/25) Published Popular

Observations about South Africa's 2025-26 winter crop production outlook (05/05/25) (pdf, 468 KB)

pdf The SADC region must firm up its agricultural trade approach and minimize friction (29/04/25) Published Popular

The SADC region must firm up its agricultural trade approach and minimize friction (29/04/25) (pdf, 469 KB)

pdf The path ahead for SA's summer and winter grains production (22/04/25) Published Popular

The path ahead for SA's summer and winter grains production (22/04/25) (pdf, 762 KB)

pdf Remain focused on domestic matters that are key to SA's agricultural growth (14/04/25) Published Popular

Remain focused on domestic matters that are key to SA's agricultural growth (14/04/25) (pdf, 753 KB)

pdf Additional reflections on the U.S. tariffs' impact on agriculture and the possible path forward (07/04/25) Published Popular

Additional reflections on the U.S. tariffs' impact on agriculture and the possible path forward (07/04/25) (pdf, 462 KB)

pdf Botswana may lift the remaining vegetable import restrictions on SA in April (31/03/25) Published Popular

Botswana may lift the remaining vegetable import restrictions on SA in April (31/03/25) (pdf, 457 KB)

pdf SA agriculture must build on the current optimism in the sector (24/03/25) Published Popular

SA agriculture must build on the current optimism in the sector (24/03/25) (pdf, 772 KB)

pdf Continuously building friendships should be SA's agricultural trade approach (17/03/25) Published Popular

Continuously building friendships should be SA's agricultural trade approach (17/03/25) (pdf, 739 KB)

pdf The conundrum of rising agricultural output and worsening food security in South Africa (10/03/25) Published Popular

The conundrum of rising agricultural output and worsening food security in South Africa (10/03/25) (pdf, 766 KB)

pdf South Africa's agricultural exports reach a fresh high in 2024 (03/03/25) Published Popular

South Africa's agricultural exports reach a fresh high in 2024 (03/03/25) (pdf, 489 KB)

pdf SA agriculture must guard against the flood of geopolitical noise (24/02/25) Published Popular

SA agriculture must guard against the flood of geopolitical noise (24/02/25) (pdf, 452 KB)

pdf Re-defining the South Africa-USA trade and investment relationship (17/02/25) Published Popular

Re-defining the South Africa-USA trade and investment relationship (17/02/25) (pdf, 752 KB)

pdf SA organized agriculture and government must focus more on trade matters (03/02/25) Published Popular

SA organized agriculture and government must focus more on trade matters (03/02/25) (pdf, 484 KB)

pdf The SACU region remains a crucial market for South Africa's agricultural exports (27/01/25) Published Popular

The SACU region remains a crucial market for South Africa's agricultural exports (27/01/25) (pdf, 463 KB)

pdf Breaking the inertia in SA agriculture and land policy implementation in 2025 (20/01/25) Published Popular

Breaking the inertia in SA agriculture and land policy implementation in 2025 (20/01/25) (pdf, 639 KB)

pdf Narratives shaping SA’s agricultural production conditions in 2025 (13/01/25) Published Popular

Narratives shaping SA’s agricultural production conditions in 2025 (13/01/25) (pdf, 912 KB)

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