Wandile reflects on how this relatively new crop has grown from small beginnings in the late 1990s to a record harvest in 2025. Despite the success, farmers in the province have faced unique challenges this season, including snail infestations, rising input costs, and uneven rainfall.
The discussion highlights both the beauty and the complexity of farming in South Africa’s only winter rainfall region.
Beyond the Cape, Wandile explores the broader agricultural landscape – from strong summer grain harvests boosting tractor and harvester sales, to growing optimism for the 2025/26 planting season. He also unpacks recent developments in Zimbabwe’s maize market, where quiet import movements suggest a possible policy shift.
Tune in for clear insights and grounded analysis on the trends shaping Southern African agriculture.
