Wandile Sihlobo
WANDILE SIHLOBO is chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and a member of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Economic Advisory Council as well as the Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture
Latest articles
From seed to harvest: what awaits this season? – EP 19
Farmers are preparing their lands as the new planting season begins. From the eastern regions that start in October to the western regions in November, the soil is being ploughed and made ready for another season of growth. Agriculture remains the heartbeat of our economy and food security, and the coming months promise to be busy and full of potential.
SA has more farmers than you think – EP 17
Is South Africa really losing farmers? Think again. For years we’ve heard the claim: “Farmers are declining in South Africa.” But the numbers tell a very different story.
Global best practices driving growth – EP 18
South Africa is hosting the G20 in 2025 — but what does that actually mean for agriculture, food security, and trade on the continent and beyond?
Women in logistics, transport and supply chain take centre stage at empowerment conference
Catherine Larkin, executive director of CILTSA and CEO of CVLC Communications, speaks to Farmer’s Weekly editor Janine Ryan about the upcoming Women in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Empowerment Conference 2025 on 26 September.
Zimbabwe shuts the gate on maize – EP 16
Zimbabwe has banned all maize imports – a move that shocked many across Southern Africa.
Livestock theft: fencing the problem – EP 15
Livestock theft is a growing concern in South Africa, with staggering numbers. But it's not just the numbers that are alarming - it's the impact on farmers, rural communities, and the agricultural sector as a whole.
The hidden engine of agriculture – EP 14
It All Starts with the Seed.
