The Xchange Platform Agricultural Market Viewpoint with Wandile Sihlobo

Will the current rains distort grain quality in South Africa?

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We are late in the 2025-26 summer grains and oilseed season. Farmers in some regions have already started harvesting the crop. South Africa is set to have its largest grain harvest on record, about 20.8 million tonnes. But will the recent rains not cause quality issues? Or will they help supplement soil moisture ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season? Listen to the podcast for more.
27 Apr English South Africa Investing · Food

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