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South Africa heatwave clouds 2026-27 grain planting outlook
Original: Heatwave and the likely area plantings for grains and oilseeds in the 2026-27 season in South Africa
Agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo weighs how ongoing heatwave conditions in South Africa could shape area plantings for grains and oilseeds in the 2026-27 production season. The analysis is drawing attention from farmers and agribusiness watchers assessing how hot, dry weather might influence planting decisions and crop prospects.
Why now: A heatwave is raising concerns about how much land farmers will plant to grains and oilseeds next season.
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- Heatwave and the likely area plantings for grains and oilseeds in the 2026-27 season in South Africa · Wandile Sihlobo | Substack
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