Sihlobo

The high-frequency data on both domestic and global markets reinforced our view that grain prices could be under pressure this year and that this, in turn, could lead to subdued food price inflation.This past week, the International Grains Council (IGC) lifted its estimate for 2020/21 global maize production from the last monthly estimate to 1.2 billion…

Wandile Sihlobo (supplied) The first quarter employment data is expected to be released by Stats SA on 23 June. Agriculture could see some resilience compared to other sectors of the economy. More productive use of land could further aid recovery.One of the key questions that consistently arises amid the Covid-19 pandemic impact on the economy is about…

Wandile Sihlobo (supplied) Government should use blueprint in National Development Plan to boost agriculture and agro processingThere’s no need to re-invent the wheel but rather focus should be on understanding why there has been low levels of policy implementation over the past two decadesAgriculture can create one million jobs by 2030The South African agriculture sector…