The Global Risks Report 2025 highlights a fragmented global outlook characterized by deepening geopolitical, environmental, societal, and technological risks. The World Economic Forum identifies state-based armed conflict, extreme weather events, and misinformation as the most significant immediate concerns. Over the next decade, the impacts of climate change, including biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, will intensify. The report emphasizes the rise of societal polarization and inequality as interconnected risks, exacerbating instability and diminishing trust. Technological risks, such as adverse AI outcomes, are growing concerns, while geopolitical tensions are escalating, driven by armed conflicts and economic confrontations. The report underscores the urgent need for multilateral collaboration to address these risks and foster resilience. It calls for strengthening global treaties, fostering multistakeholder engagement, and addressing systemic inequalities to rebuild trust and ensure sustainable global development. Click here to read full The Global Risks Report 2025. 

The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights key trends shaping the global labour market. Major drivers include technological advancements, climate change, demographic shifts, and geoeconomic fragmentation. Broadening digital access and AI adoption are predicted to have the most transformative effects on industries, with a net increase of 78 million jobs globally by 2030. However, this will be offset by the displacement of 92 million jobs, mainly in clerical and routine roles. Demand for technology-related skills like AI, cybersecurity, and technological literacy is surging, while resilience, flexibility, and environmental stewardship also gain importance. Industries are focusing on reskilling and upskilling to address skill gaps, with 59% of the workforce expected to require training by 2030. Green jobs in renewable energy and environmental sectors are among the fastest-growing roles, while demographic changes drive growth in healthcare and education jobs. Automation and human-machine collaboration are reshaping task allocation, emphasising the need for policies that balance technological and human potential. Click here to read full report by WEF. 

Global growth to remain subdued amid lingering uncertainty. Lower inflation and monetary easing offer relief, but trade tensions, high debt burdens, and geopolitical risks cloud the outlook. Despite falling inflation, improving labour market conditions, and monetary easing, global growth is projected to remain below the pace seen before the pandemic, and the world economy continues to face significant uncertainties. This continues to gravely impact progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially for many developing countries that are still suffering from the accumulated impacts of successive crises. The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 presents the global and regional economic outlooks for the coming year, underscoring the importance of global cooperation and prudent policies to lift growth and place it on a stable and equitable pathway that can accelerate progress towards the SDGs. This year’s thematic chapter takes a deep dive into the subject of critical minerals for the energy transition that can ramp up climate action while presenting opportunities for many developing countries to create jobs, generate public revenues, and reduce poverty and inequality. Click here to read full report by un.org.

The African Union (AU), has adopted a new agricultural development strategy that will see the continent increase its agrifood output by 45 per cent by 2035 and transform its agri-food systems as part of its new plan to become food secure in a decade. This is after the African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) held in Kampala, Uganda, adopted the 10-year CAADP Strategy and Action Plan, and the Kampala CAADP Declaration on Building Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems in Africa, which will be implemented from 2026 to 2035. In the Kampala declaration, the 55 AU member states set forth six commitments that should transform and strengthen the agri-food system on the continent. The African Union heads of state and government noted that Africa’s population is projected to reach 2.5 billion people by 2050, while the global population is expected to reach 9.8 billion people. They appreciated the challenges this will pose for food demand, and therefore the need for significant increases in agricultural production, productivity, food processing, and trade. Click here to read full article derived from au.int.

We are in a tricky crop season. At its start, we expected a recovery from the 2023-24 season characterised by the El Niño induced drought damage. Indeed, various regions of South Africa received much-needed rains in October, permitting the start of the summer grains and oilseeds planting and a recovery in the grazing veld. The farmers were also upbeat, encouraged by the prospects of rain and the moderation of various input costs – fertilisers and agrochemicals. At the end of October 2024, the South African farmers intended to increase the area plantings for summer grains and oilseeds by 1% to 4,47 million hectares in the 2024-25 season, which is broadly inline with the long term average. But from November 2024, soon after some regions finished planting and before others could plant, South Africa struggled with intense heat, affecting crops and the grazing veld. Various areas of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the Free State were amongst the most affected by the November heat. Encouragingly, it started to rain in most regions of the country from mid-December 2024 to January 2025 and continues to rain at the time of this note’s publication. Click here to read full article by Wandile Sihlobo.

We now have the 2024 full year of South Africa's agricultural machinery sales data, and they paint a downbeat picture in line with expectations. The tractors and combine harvesters’ sales were down by 23% and 60% from 2023, with 6 465 units and 201 units sold, respectively. There are several reasons behind the weak sales this past year. We now have the 2024 full year of South Africa's agricultural machinery sales data, and they paint a downbeat picture in line with expectations. The tractors and combine harvesters’ sales were down by 23% and 60% from 2023, with 6 465 units and 201 units sold, respectively. There are several reasons behind the weak sales this past year. First, South Africa's agricultural sector has had higher machinery sales in the past three years (2020-2023), supported by improved farmers' incomes due to ample harvest and higher commodity prices. Thus, there was bound to be some correction period, leading to moderation in sales. Click here to read full article by Wandile Sihlobo.

Today, the Competition Commission of South Africa released its final Report on the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI). The authors came to the same views we held for years, clearly highlighted in the NAMC's Report on the National Fresh Produce Markets some years ago. So, in essence, the Commission's Report is a valuable resource about the industry's structure and price developments and primarily provides sensible and correct findings. The Report reaffirmed the importance of fresh produce markets in price discovery and food security. Another vital point the Report raises is the deteriorating infrastructure of various municipalities and others that should maintain or reinvest resources in the fresh produce markets. It again confirms the point we have been making for some time: that local government is the biggest culprit in all of this. In various ways, the service and governance of municipalities prohibit the participation of black farmers in economic and commercial activity. That is the single biggest reason these markets have few black farmers and black Agents. Read full article by Wandile Sihlobo here.

Agricultural analysts typically use three indicators to gauge the next season’s prospects when no other data provides valuable guidance. They look at the weather outlook and commodity prices, which influence farmers’ decisions about how much area they can plant. For example, higher prices are always an incentive, especially when the weather is favourable. The third indicator is tractor sales. Typically, higher sales signal optimism and farmers’ readiness for the next season. An email from the South African Agricultural Machinery Association, which presented the country’s tractor sales for November 2024, reminded me of this. The data showed that tractor sales were down 24% year-on-year, with 523 units sold. These weak sales are unsurprising and in line with the trend we observed for much of 2024 (see the chart). To an occasional observer, the figures would seem worrying and perhaps suggest trouble for the season ahead. Click here to read full article by Wandile Sihlobo for mg.co.za.

African agricultural ministers gathered in Kampala, Uganda, from Thursday, 9 January to Saturday, 11 January for the “Extraordinary Summit on the Post Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)”. If you haven’t followed African agricultural affairs, you may wonder what this is all about. The programme was founded in 2003 to unlock Africa’s agriculture and address the continent’s poverty challenges. The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme has ambitious goals, such as increasing Africa’s agricultural fortunes by 6% a year and urging the member countries of the African Union to allocate 10% of their annual budgets to agriculture. So for agricultural ministers in any African country, such possible allocation, even if it is aspirational, is enough to encourage them to promote their sector and use the figure to justify their demands to the national treasuries. However, the reality is that there are far too many demands on resources in most countries, and agriculture spending remains below the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme targets. Click here to read full article by Wandile Sihlobo.

I am starting this year hopeful that South Africa can implement the various plans and programmes for agriculture we have designed over the past few years but never got to implement. In agriculture, there is no more glaring problem than the slow release of government-owned land to deserving beneficiaries who can use it optimally. But President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified that he intends to see more land release and progress in the agricultural sector in the near future. The departments of land reform and rural development and of agriculture must take his words as marching orders as we start 2025. In his opening of parliament address in July 2024, the president stated: “We will increase funding to land reform, prioritise the transfer of state land and improve post-settlement support by strengthening the institutional capacity of responsible structures.” This statement is at the heart of South Africa’s agricultural inclusive growth agenda. Click here to read full article by Wandile Sihlobo.

I wasn’t planning to write about the Eastern Cape’s agriculture, but the excellent rains in the province prompted me to say something about its potential agricultural fortunes. Some view the Eastern Cape’s economy through the lens of its vehicle industry, but the province does well in agriculture — in various commodities such as dairy, wool, sheep farming and citrus. The province is also making encouraging inroads, boosting entrant farmers’ output on wool and, soon, hopefully, in other value chains. The efforts for inclusive growth require a collaborative effort between the government and the private sector. But the broad issues that need the attention of the leaders of the province involve improvement of land governance, investment in agricultural infrastructures such as silos and roads, revitalising the irrigation infrastructure, addressing the inefficient local government service delivery for agribusinesses in various towns and rising crime, among other serious problems hindering development. The province is also making encouraging inroads, boosting entrant farmers’ output on wool and, soon, hopefully, in other value chains. Click here to read full article by Wandile Sihlobo for mg.co.za.

I was not planning on posting today, but I was looking at fertilizer data and thought I should highlight that prices are nowhere close to the pre-COVID level, although they have softened notably in recent months. The significant issues in 2021-22 were the supply chain disruption and the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, which led to a surge in fertilizer prices. You can read about why prices remain elevated here; I won't discuss the reasons in this post. I am raising this issue because, in September 2024, as South African farmers were getting ready to start the planting season, I remarked that they were experiencing better input costs. For example, in rands terms, most fertilizer product prices were down by roughly 10% year-on-year compared with the previous year. Since fertilizer accounts for approximately a third of the grain farmers' input costs in South Africa, such a price decline significantly improves farmers' finances. Also worth noting is that in rands terms, herbicide prices were down by around 20% in August 2024 compared with the same period last year. The prices of insecticides were down by roughly 15% year-on-year in August 2024. Read full article by Wandile Sihlobo here.

Whenever one posts on social media about the challenges in the maize industry, I often see responses from people arguing that South Africans should consume more sorghum. They correctly highlight the nutritious value of the crop and its resilience in challenging climatic conditions. But with all these benefits, the sorghum industry has not taken off. The challenge is not that farmers refuse to plant it. It is due to weak demand for it – consumers are just not buying sorghum products in a way they do with other staple grains. The issue of weak demand partly gave farmers hope that the use of sorghum in biofuels would provide a much-needed market for farmers. But this venture also did not take off. Thus, sorghum production has continued to decline in South Africa. South African farmers planted 42 100 hectares of sorghum in the 2023-24 production season, down 75% from the area we planted in 1990-91. The production was 95 830 tonnes in 2023-24, down by 68% from 1990-91. Listen to full podcast here. 

Agricultural Business Chamber of SA chief economist Wandile Sihlobo says the country's agriculture is set for recovery in the year 2025. He has attributed this to better dam levels and a stable electricity supply for irrigation which will benefit the horticulture subsector and others. Click here to watch Sihlobo speaks to Naledi Moleo. Click here to watch outlook for SA's agriculture sector, Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo says 2024 was a 'mixed' year for SA's agriculture sector. For a closer look at why and what we can expect in 2025, Business Day TV spoke to Sihlobo for more insight.

Combining machine learning with data collected from light interactions with objects, hyperspectral imaging could one day enable grain storage operators to grade grain more quickly, efficiently, and with less bias. This was highlighted in a recent discussion involving Dr Paul Williams, senior lecturer and researcher at Stellenbosch University’s Department of Food Science, Agbiz Grain, The Southern African Grain Laboratory (SAGL), and AFGRI. Dr Williams has been using near-infrared(NIR) hyperspectral imaging on maize since 2007 to explore its applications for maize safety and quality. NIR spectroscopy measures how light scatters off an object – in this instance, a maize kernel – providing scientists with insights into the material’s properties without altering the sample. For instance, this technology could be used to detect the presence of pathogens that could produce mycotoxins. In addition to identifying pathogens, it can also quantify the presence of specific substances at a microscopic level. Click here to read full article by Susan Marais, Plaas Media for the Agbiz Grain Quarterly November 2024 issue.

The long-term global growth in the production of staple foods and commodities such as maize, sorghum, wheat, soya beans, and sunflower seed is dependent on population growth. Long- term trends over several decades indicate a strong correlation between global population growth and the production of these staple foods. Ultimately, the production and consumption of staple foods cannot exceed the world’s population growth rate. However, average annual global gross domestic product (GDP) growth significantly outpaces both population growth and the increase in the production of agricultural products, including staple foods. This trend also applies to the production of energy sources and minerals. South Africa has the potential for long- term local consumption of agricultural products outpacing population growth. For this to happen, however, the per capita income of consumers needs to improve. Growth in per capita consumer income could be boosted in the next decade by developments in the local mineral sector. Click here to read full article by Wessel Lemmer for the Agbiz Grain Quarterly November 2024 issue.

Nico Groenewald, former head of Agribusiness at Standard Bank, conveyed a strong message at the TLU SA congress in September this year: “Don’t let poor technological decisions impede financial decisions.” With over 30 years’ experience in agricultural financing, Groenewald has witnessed the rise and fall of several primary agricultural businesses based on their decisions pertaining to technology. Since humanity transitioned from hunter-gatherer societies to formalised agriculture, four agricultural revolutions have propelled the world forward. The first was the Neolithic Revolution around 12 000 years ago when the first human settlements figured out how to cultivate crops. The second was in the eighteenth century, introducing machinery to aid in planting and harvesting. “The Green Revolution followed during the 1960s, marked by the introduction of synthetic fertiliser, genetic improvements, and a rise in agrochemicals.” The Digital Revolution began in the 1980s, bringing with it advancements such as the Internet and artificial intelligence. As this revolution continues, some believe that regenerative agriculture will be the next big agricultural revolution. Click here to read full article by Susan Marais, Plaas Media for the Agbiz Grain Quarterly November 2024 issue.

A groundbreaking new study, “Governance and resilience as entry points for transforming food systems in the countdown to 2030”, published today in Nature Food, presents the first comprehensive analysis of change since 2000 in key food system indicators. Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director of GAIN, said, “This new report reveals a mix of encouraging advancements and concerning setbacks, underscoring the urgency of accelerating food systems transformation. As this report shows, tradeoffs are inevitable between food system goals such as jobs, climate, nutrition, food security and resilience. But with stronger governance and better data these tradeoffs can be mitigated and even flipped into synergies. This report helps us to understand how to do this and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” The peer-reviewed research was conducted by the Food Systems Countdown Initiative (FSCI), a collaboration of leading experts and organizations, coordinated by Columbia University, Cornell University, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). Read full article by fao.org here. 

La Niña conditions are present and are expected to persist through February-April 2025 (59% chance), with a transition to ENSO-neutral likely during March-May 2025 (60% chance). La Niña conditions emerged in December 2024 and were reflected in below-average sea surface temperatures (SSTs) across the central and east-central equatorial Pacific Ocean. The latest weekly indices were -0.7°C in Niño-3.4 and -0.6°C in Niño-4, with values close to zero in Niño-1+2 and Niño-3. Subsurface cooling in the equatorial Pacific Ocean strengthened significantly, with below-average temperatures dominating the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. Low-level wind anomalies were easterly over the western and central Pacific, while upper-level wind anomalies were westerly over the central and eastern Pacific. Convection was suppressed over the Date Line and was enhanced over Indonesia. The traditional and equatorial Southern Oscillation indices were positive. Collectively, the coupled ocean-atmosphere system indicated La Niña conditions. Click here to read full report derived from cpc.ncep.noaa.gov.

Do South Africa’s competition authorities consider normal market and business dynamics when anti-competition and trust matters are under the spotlight? This is a question that often comes up when the Competition Commission, the country’s competition watchdog, makes findings on the practices of private sector players and essentially fires shots across the bows. The question also came across my mind on Monday, 13 January 2025, when I read the commission’s findings from a two-year inquiry into South Africa’s fresh produce value chain and competition dynamics in the sector. The commission’s inquiry — like many others before it that are inquisitory and not accusatory — probed whether the practices of various players in a sector impeded, restricted or distorted competition dynamics. In the case of the fresh produce market inquiry, the commission focused on the behaviours of farmers, large grocery retailers, property owners, local municipalities, and others in the fruits and vegetables industry from 2017 to 2022. Click here to read full article derived from dailymaverick.co.za.

In a report released on Monday Jan 14, 2025, two years after the inquiry began, the commission identified “significant barriers to competition” within the sector. These include inadequate infrastructure, regulatory hurdles, anti-competitive behaviours from certain market players and rising input costs. The commission proposed 31 recommendations aimed at enhancing pricing transparency, restructuring market frameworks, and reducing input costs to improve affordability and competition in the long run. By increasing pricing transparency, consumers could more easily identify the best deals, while adjustments to market structures and input costs might help lower long-term prices, according to the report. Parks Tau, the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, expressed hope that the commission’s suggestions would serve as a blueprint for fostering a fairer and more inclusive fresh produce market. Click here to read the full article by foodstuffsa.co.za.

In this first Global Market for 2025, the focus is on oranges, with the colder weather, especially in Europe leading to higher demand. France has a dynamic market with good demand. Germany has increased demand with oranges coming from many supplying countries. Italy's 2024/25 orange campaign is presented with many production challenges. There are good prices in the fresh market and the industry for Spanish oranges. This season Egyptian growers avoided the trap of overproduction. South Africa has welcomed substantial rains during the current off-season. Availability varies from coast to coast on North American oranges. Orange season is in full swing on the French market. On the market are Naveline and Salutsiana oranges from Spain, and New Hall oranges from Italy and Portugal. The market is dynamic and demand is currently good, boosted in recent weeks by the Christmas holiday season and the cold weather. Last year Egyptian oranges were already present at this time, making competition between origins tougher due to the low prices of Egyptian products, while this year this African origin is not yet present on the market, due to the strong supply of southern European origins. Read full article from freshplaza.com here.

Similar to global attitudes becoming more positive about the use of AI, South Africa too demonstrates a growing embrace of AI, with adoption rates and enthusiasm on the rise, a global survey by survey company Ipsos and Internet services company Google shows. The survey reveals that 55% of South Africans have used generative AI in the past year, marking a notable increase from 45% in 2023. Further, a strong majority, at 71%, of South Africans express excitement about AI's potential, believing the benefits outweigh any potential concerns. The global survey of 21 000 people across 21 countries by Ipsos and Google shows that attitudes towards AI are trending positive as its use becomes more widespread. The survey also shows that global AI use has jumped to 48%, and excitement about its potential now exceeds concerns at 57% compared with 43% who are concerned, up from 50% excited about AI and 50% concerned about it in the prior year. “AI is starting to deliver at scale, making people’s lives easier and better,” says Google and Alphabet global affairs president Kent Walker. Click here to read full article derived from engineeringnews.co.za. 

The Multi-Modal Inland Port Association (MIPA), which represents six inland ports in South Africa and one in Namibia, has added its voice to a growing chorus of support for the newly released rail Network Statement, describing it as a “transformative moment for South Africa's logistics sector”. Following extensive consultations, particularly on the proposed tariff model, the Network Statement was published in December by the Transnet Infrastructure Rail Manager (TRIM). The document outlines the terms and conditions for access to the national rail infrastructure by private train operating companies (TOCs). Its release has also been welcomed by Business for South Africa, which praised the technical aspects of the document and described the pricing model included as reflecting a balance between stakeholder demands and Transnet’s initial proposals. The allowable-revenue pricing model outlined in the initial draft was criticised as being unaffordable, and the inaugural Network Statement has, instead, included a two-part tariff, with one based on train kilometres and the other on gross ton kilometres. Read full article by engineeringnews.co.za here.

South Africa will start providing high frequency data on the agriculture sector’s performance after a shock third quarter contraction in the industry put the government’s growth projection in jeopardy and led the country’s biggest farm-industry lobbies to commission a probe. The Department of Agriculture and groups representing farmers will form an Agricultural Conditions Committee this month, Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber, said Friday. The main aim of the committee, which will be housed at the Department of Agriculture and include agricultural organizations and some academics, will be “to ensure there is high frequency data about agricultural conditions, and general insights about the operating conditions of farmers,” he said. “This will help improve the general public and policymakers’ understanding of the sector’s condition.” Click here to read full article derived from businesstech.co.za.

As of New Year’s Day, there have been no stoppages or incidents at the border posts serving the N4 Corridor to the Port of Maputo. Source: Screenshot courtesy SABC. Freight sector interests and the public should take heed of misleading information that might serve to promote an inaccurate and outdated narrative about the situation on the N4 Corridor to the Port of Maputo. According to Barbara Mommen, a trade and transport specialist working on the corridor, a report published yesterday by Freight News creates a misleading impression of what’s happening at the moment. Referring to the border posts of Lebombo and Ressano Garcia, she said: “The reality at the moment is that there have been no queues and no incidents we have heard of, since 1 January. “The National Logistics Crisis Committee and private-sector partners from Mozambique are working really hard to keep vital supply chains moving, with help from the military and police, on the Maputo Corridor.” Click here to read full article derived from freightnews.co.za.

The growth of the citrus industry can be credited to strong global demand, increased investment, and more land being planted with citrus. According to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), a key figure in this success is Justin Chadwick, the outgoing CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA). When one examines South Africa’s agriculture production and export data today, citrus typically ranks first. The country’s production of oranges, grapefruit, mandarins, and lemons has increased significantly over time. But it was not always the case. About three decades ago, the industries at the top of the list were mainly maize, poultry, dairy, deciduous fruit, and other livestock production. In export data, maize, wool, wine, and various fruits were primarily on the top, and citrus didn’t feature prominently. However, the citrus industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years. Click here to read full article by Wandile Sihlobo for foodformzansi.co.za.

Agbiz is currently in the process of recruiting a manager to head up its Grain Desk. Anyone interested in applying for this exciting position, is encouraged to submit their CV and supporting documentation before 24 January 2025. The position is integral to the Agbiz operations and candidates will be working with key policy issues and initiatives to support the grain storage and handling sector. More details can be found in the advertisement here. 

Agbiz is inviting applications for the role of Financial Manager. This strategic position involves financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring the organization's financial sustainability while collaborating with key committees and leadership. Applicants must have a B.Compt/B.Comm (Accounting) qualification, with at least 5 years’ experience as a Financial Manager. Expertise in Pastel, VIP Payroll, and team leadership is essential. If you’re ready to contribute to South Africa’s agribusiness sector, please submit your CV and supporting documents to jahni@labouramplified.co.za and theo@agbiz.co.za by 24 January 2025. For more details, view the advertisement here. 

In this insightful interview with Anlie Hattingh, Agbiz CEO Theo Boshoff reviews the key milestones and challenges of 2024 while sharing his vision for 2025. The discussion dives into crucial topics such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, sustainable practices across agriculture and its value chains, and what lies ahead for the industry. Click here to watch full interview.

Wolfe Braude, Fruit Desk Manager at Agbiz Fruit, discusses the latest developments in South Africa's trade environment and their impact on the agricultural sector. He also highlights the role of Agbiz Fruit and its contributions to supporting and growing the fruit industry. Click here to watch to learn more about trade insights and Agbiz Fruit’s key initiatives!

In this video, Agbiz Grain General Manager Wessel Lemmer discusses the history and significance of Agbiz Grain, its role in South Africa's agricultural landscape, and the benefits it offers to its members. Learn more about how Agbiz Grain supports the grain sector and fosters growth within the industry. Click here to watch video.

We are excited to announce that Agbiz will be moving to our new office in the week of 2 to 6 December. Our new location will be at Agri-Hub Office Park, Block C, First Floor, 477 Witherite Street, The Willows, Pretoria. If you have any questions or need further information, please reach out to Retha at admin@agbiz.co.za.

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), shares the latest news in the citrus industry in its weekly update, From the desk of the CEO. Please click here to peruse. 

In the latest edition of Keeping it Fresh, the Fresh Produce Exporter's Forum (FPEF)'s newsletter, you will get a summary of the most pertinent information as well as reminders of important upcoming events. Please click here to peruse.

CGA Citrus Summit

11-13 March 2025 | The Boardwalk Hotel, Summerstrand, Gqeberha

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NCM 89th AGM & Congress

13-14 March 2025 | Zebula Golf Estate & Spa

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Grain Handling Organisation of Southern Africa (GOSA) Symposium 2025

18-19 March 2025 | Mossel Bay 

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Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba

1-2 April 2025 | Lavender Kontrei Market, Pretoria North, Gauteng 

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Transforming Poultry Productivity and Empowering Sustainability in Africa

29-30 April 2025 | The Garden Venue, Johannesburg, South Africa

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