Understanding SA’s uneven agricultural recovery – EP 20

In this episode of AgriView with Wandile, we unpack the numbers behind the record summer grain and oilseed harvests, rising exports, and positive GDP growth — all pointing to a strong year for the sector. We also explore what this growth means for producers across commodities, from maize and soybeans to citrus, deciduous fruit, and wine.

But behind the big wins lies an uneven recovery. Dairy farmers in KwaZulu-Natal continue to feel the effects of foot-and-mouth disease, raising urgent questions about South Africa’s biosecurity, vaccine production, and trade competitiveness. Join Wandile as he breaks down the opportunities, challenges, and the steps needed to strengthen agriculture’s long-term outlook.