South Africa’s wheat plantings could fall to the lowest level in 12 years in the 2026-27 season
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South Africa’s winter crop farmers face a challenging start to the 2026-27 production season.
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Major global agricultural exporting countries are approaching the current Middle East crisis differently than they did in other recent crises.
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Many small livestock farmers still see technology as something meant for large commercial operations with big budgets.
A possible El Niño in the 2026-27 season presents risks for South Africa's agriculture
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Early projections suggest that the La Niña weather phenomenon, which brought above-normal rainfall across the summer crop-growing areas of South Africa and much of Southern Africa, leading to higher crop yields, has ended.
Global Wine Exports in the Red
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Global wine exports declined significantly in 2025. As reported by wine industry analyst Del Rey/AWM on March 27, 2026, international wine trade saw a decrease of 6.3% in value and 4.7% in volume compared to 2024. This represents a loss for the sector of approximately €2.26bn and 4.65m hl.
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We are entering a busy period in South Africa's agricultural production cycle.
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- At a recent Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) forum, experts emphasised that South Africa’s livestock industry has significant potential to grow through exports. However, this growth depends on stronger animal health systems, better biosecurity, improved market access, and robust digital traceability.
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- Cherry markets across the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing varied conditions as harvests progress. Good growing conditions in many regions have led to larger crops and increased supply, putting downward pressure on prices in several European markets.
- In a significant policy shift aimed at protecting food security and farmers’ livelihoods, South Africa’s Department of Agriculture has officially revised its bird flu strategy to allow the use of vaccines.The decision follows a formal objection by the South African Poultry Association (SAPA) highlighting the lack of practical alternatives.
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