SA grains and oilseeds supplies

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In this episode of Agricultural Market Viewpoint, agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo discusses South Africa’s summer and winter grains and oilseeds production conditions and answers the question of whether the country has sufficient supplies for domestic consumption and exports.

This is an essential topic as food security is a significant focus globally following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which disrupted the supply chains and production in this vital production region. This comes on the back of pre-existing challenges such as drought in South America and rising demand in China, all of which have weighed on global grains supplies and pushed up prices.
31 Jul 2022 English South Africa Investing · Food

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