Wandile Sihlobo
Wandile Sihlobo is an influential agricultural economist in South Africa known for his expertise in agricultural policy and market trends. He frequently engages in discussions regarding the challenges and opportunities within the agricultural sector, advocating for reforms to improve efficiency and sustainability. Sihlobo has a strong focus on the importance of export markets and the need for strategic agricultural trade agreements, which he emphasizes as vital for the growth of South Africa's agricultural economy. His insights contribute significantly to the dialogue surrounding the future of agriculture in the country.
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Wandile Sihlobo, an agricultural economist who sits on Mr. Ramaphosa’s economic advisory council, sees Canada as a key potential trading partner.
South Africa wants to join Carney’s middle-power campaign, but trade potential still unfulfilled
Canada· 2026-02-10
Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
What Zimbabwe’s maize import ban means for SA farmers and exporters – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-25Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Why is SA importing yellow maize at a time of abundant domestic harvest? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-16Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz).
Robust SA agricultural exports to US in second quarter of 2025 – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-19Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Infrastructure, governance failures limit growth of agriculture and development in rural areas – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-11
Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
The Far East countries are buying SA’s maize again – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-05Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
SA food inflation rises again — but doesn’t shift the moderate outlook – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-30Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz).
Brics leaders must take steps on policy to facilitate between member countries – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-07Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Ample grain and oilseed harvest in SA bodes well for food price inflation – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-02He is an expert on agriculture who estimated land ownership changes since 1994.
Race and politics distract us from the issue of inequality – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-25
Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Food price inflation should stay at comfortable levels this year – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-24Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Index shows upbeat sentiment on South Africa’s agricultural sector – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-19Wandile Sihlobo is an agricultural economist.
Early 2025-26 production prospects signal an ample global grain and oilseed harvest – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-15Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
South Africa’s agricultural performance so far this year is not all doom and gloom – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-09Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Biosecurity is vital for SA’s successful agricultural growth and export strategy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-03Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Zambia maize production bounces back – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-26Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Rise of canola production in SA an inspiration for other value chains – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-19Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Cheers! Excellent wine grape harvest signifies recovery in SA agriculture – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-14
Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
South Africa expects an ample grain harvest this year – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-05Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
What excessive rain means for South Africa’s livestock – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-01Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Banana wars in Southern Africa a fruitless endeavour – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-22
Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz).
Brazilian and Argentinian farmers are winning in the trade war – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-14
Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
Botswana lifts ban on fresh produce from South Africa – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-10
Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.
South African agriculture on sound footing, despite Trump tariffs – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-08Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa and the author of three books.
Crop data reaffirms South African agriculture’s recovery path – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-31Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa and the author of three books.
South Africa’s agricultural machinery sales show signs of recovery – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-17Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa and author of A Country of Two Agricultures.
Reasons for optimism about farm harvest prospects In South Africa – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-03Wandile Sihlobo stated that the negative sentiment from any confrontation with the Americas region would have negative effects on South Africa’s agriculture.
Trump wants to protect South Africa’s White farmers. But potential changes to trade privileges would hurt them
United States· 2025-03-02
Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA and author of A Country of Two Agricultures.
Recent rains boost for summer grains, oil seeds and livestock – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-24Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA and author of A Country of Two Agricultures.
Recent rains boost for summer grains, oil seeds and livestock – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-24