Wandile Sihlobo | SA farmers plan 4.5m hectares of summer grain, oilseeds despite mounting pressure

News24 Business28 October 2026 at 18:03

South African farmers have begun planting summer grain and oilseed crops for the 2026-27 season amid higher fertiliser and fuel costs and concerns about an El Niño-induced drought. Their intended area remains close to the five-year average, although weather conditions could materially affect final…
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