Mixed winter crop production prospects for 2026-27 in South Africa
South Africa’s 2026-27 winter crop production is estimated at 2.67 million tonnes, up 2% year on year. While this figure is optimistic, it overshadows sector challenges that have persisted since the start of the season. For example, the higher input costs weighed on finances as the season began a few months after the U.S.-Iran war,











