Agriskoops - 4 March 2026

On Agriskoops today: We listen to excerpts of a talk by the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Wandile Sihlobo. He talks about the impact of the current Middle East Conflict on South African agriculture.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Gerhard Cronje. He is the CEO of the company Maskam Water. They specialise in onsite sustainable water solutions. He tells us more about their systems and how it can improve sustainable water usage in your home or on your farm.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Desmond Irabor. He is the CEO and founder of the company Agrofi, part of the Ayemere Group. He tells us more about maintaining cost-effectiveness while upholding high standards of quality and sustainability in egg production. He also explains the importance of high-standard customer service.

On Agriskoops today: We share excerpts from a Croplife SA webinar. The senior lecturer in the department of zoology and entomology at the University of the Free State, Dr. Milad Rashidifard, shared his knowledge on the impact of roundworms in agriculture.

On Agriskoops today: We talk to Ruan Barnard. He is the founder and CEO of TerraSol Africa. A commercial solar and agrivoltaics company operating across Africa. Ruan specialises in integrating renewable energy with agriculture and industry, delivering practical solutions that enhance energy resilience, food security, and sustainability while accelerating Africa’s…