Ernst Idsardi is a senior lecturer in the School of Economic Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). He obtained his BSc in the Netherlands, his MSc in Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State and his PhD in International Trade at the North-West University.

Dr Idsardi's research focuses on agricultural development, food security and international trade. He has worked on numerous research projects for both national and international stakeholders in the agricultural sector.  He serves as the convenor of TRADE’s agriculture programme.