Agriskoops - 12 November 2026

On Agriskoops today: We listen to extracts from a Croplife SA webinar on the importance of taking advice from a trusted crop advisor. A senior lecturer from the University of the Free State, doctor Pieter Bruwer, explains why verifying credentials is the most important sustainability tool in terms of crop…

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts from a talk by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. Food security remains a key focus for the agricultural sector, with countries in Southern Africa at risk of falling further down the food security ladder in the…

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by the Chief Africa Economist at Coface, Aroni Chaudhuri. He discusses the possibility of an El Niño developing towards the end of 2026 and its potential impact on agriculture. He gives an overview of the possible longer-term damage that droughts, heatwaves and wildfires can…

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by Arno Moore of BISA (Bio-Insectaries SA He explains how they use biological methods to control flies on farms. He provides an overview of the importance of fly control, how their programme works, and how farmers can participate in the programme.

On Agriskoops today, we are joined by Deji Adebusoye. He is a Partner at Sahel Capital and one of the speakers at the 2026 African Agri Investment Indaba. He talks about how investment can better support smallholder farmers and food security on the continent and shares advise on what farmers…