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Johannesburg, South Africa
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South Africa’s Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land. Also, Chief Economist, @AgbizSA. Some of my writings are here: wandile.substack.com/
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Don’t panic about El Niño. South Africa’s fields are better prepared than you think

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By Wandile Sihlobo
| AgriView
One of the major points of discussion amongst other analysts and economists this past week was the likely impact of the expected El Niño on South Africa’s agriculture and consumer food price inflation in 2027. The concerns are understandable, as the latest weather forecasts continue to signal that we are heading towards a severe El Niño. Its arrival will coincide with South Africa’s 2026-27 summer crop season, which starts in mid-October.
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Global food prices declined mildly in June 2026

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By Wandile Sihlobo
| AgriView
Global food prices have slightly eased in June 2026, after an uptick over the past few months driven by concerns about the war in the Middle East and a likely drought in some parts of the world. The FAO’s Global Food Price Index, a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities, fell mildly by 0.3% from May, and is now at 130 points. Sugar, grains, and dairy products were the key drivers of the easing in global food prices.
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Wandile Sihlobo | Don’t panic about El Niño. SA’s fields are better prepared than you think

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By Wandile Sihlobo
| News24 Verified
6m ago Share Comments Gift article Bookmark Add as a preferred source on Google Share your Subscriber Article You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend! Loading, please wait... 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article South Africa is in an opportune position regarding grain supplies heading into next year, writes the author. Getty Images Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge.
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