News24 BusinessWandile Sihlobo | SA farmers plan 4.5m hectares of summer grain, oilseeds despite mounting pressure
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…