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Rising input costs could soon overshadow profits from higher grain prices

Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo says at a time of an abundant harvest, the high agricultural commodity prices have been a windfall for South African farmers, particularly the grain and oilseed growers. But farmers shouldn't celebrate and spend too quickly. The rising input costs – oil, herbicides, and fertilizer – could erode these gains when farmers embark on the 2021/22 production season, starting in October this year.

Published: 12 July 2021