The CEC final crop publication made on 12 February 2026 showed that the maize crop is an additional 214,000 tons larger than the previous estimate in November 2025, while the soybean crop estimate was also increased with more than 28,000 tons. Read more >
The decreased wheat tariff from R851.50 to R619.00 per ton was published today by SARS. This tariff will be implemented on 13 February 2026. Read more >
The TFR rail reform is in progress. TRAXTION is one of only a few private railroad operators that will, in future, have the capability to service the grain industry… Read more >
She set aside the JSE’s refusal to disclose information on a series of share trades… Watch the interview here…
This event recognised the milestone of digitising import and export certification in South Africa, as well as the government of the Netherlands for its input towards making this achievement possible… Read more >
An important event for the grain and oilseed trading industry quietly occurred on 5 January 2026. The Information Regulator, advocate Pansy Tlakula, delivered her enforcement notice on a complaint filed against the JSE… Read more >
SACOTA (André van der Vyver and Machiel Jacobsz) highlights the importance of the Zimbabwean white maize export market on GROOTPlaas, kykNET. Watch the interview here…
Dr Konrad Keyser, Chairperson of SACOTA and Managing Director of Brisen Commodities, and Juan-Pierre Kotze, Manager of Research and Projects at SACOTA, visited GrootPlaas to discuss the recent grain tariff adjustments. Watch the interview here…
South Africa’s wheat import tariff was triggered for a reduction today, setting a new duty of approximately R616/ton or R236 lower. However, this lower tariff will not take effect until it is officially published in the Government Gazette and there is currently no fixed timeline for implementation under the existing implementation process. Until publication, the higher rate of R851.50/ton remains applicable.
Dr André vd Vyver, Uitvoerende Direkteur van SACOTA praat oor Graanhandelaars wat pleit vir groter deursigtigheid. Kyk die onderhoud hier…
