South Africa set for bumper grain harvest

South Africa's 2025–26 summer crop season is off to a strong start, with early forecasts pointing to a record 20.8 million-tonne harvest.

Favourable rains and expanded plantings are boosting key crops like maize, soybeans, and sunflower seed, keeping the overall outlook positive despite declines in some smaller crops.

I'm now joined by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa.

For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.