PODCAST: Rainy weather augurs well for South Africa’s 2025/26 agricultural season

The rains will improve grazing veld for livestock and boost horticulture

The field crop and horticultural industries have actually seen an uptick in employment, says the writer. Picture: UPSPLASH/ABIGAIL LYNN
Picture: UPSPLASH/ABIGAIL LYNN

Various regions of SA have started receiving their 2025/2026 summer rains. The rains will ensure excellent production conditions and that the agricultural season begins on time. Farmers are relatively optimistic and intend to plant 4.5-million hectares of summer grains and oilseeds, a 1% increase from the 2024/25 season. Importantly, the favourable rains also help improve the grazing veld for livestock and are beneficial to the horticulture industry.

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