André van der Vyver (SACOTA) and Lerato Ramafoko (Grain SA) attended the IGC London Grains Week on 11-12 June 2024. Their trip was funded by the South African Winter Cereal Industry Trust (SAWCIT). You can download the programme, presentations, and their joint feedback here >
Zimbabwe’s production of its staple crop, corn, is expected to drop by almost 60 percent in marketing year 2024/25… Read more >
André van der Vyver comments on grain trade to China in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN). Watch the interview here >
SACOTA has compiled and released a report on the decisions taken by the Wheat Forum Steering Committee (WFSC) during a meeting held yesterday (8 May 2024). Read more >
SACOTA provides an update on the recent yellow maize imports and future prospects. Read more >
Anika de Beer spoke on 6 April 2024, in Landbousake with André van der Vyver about the South African soybean market. Watch the interview here >
SACOTA members gained access to the Egyptian market for maize and soybeans exports after their Foreign Agricultural Relations and Plant Quarantine signed off on 12 March 2024. To learn more read SACOTA’s April 2024 Newsletter: Volume 07, 2024.
After working with DALLRD and industry for more than 2 years, SACOTA has opened the market to enable South African traders to export soybeans to Indonesia. For more information read SACOTA’s April 2024 Newsletter: Volume 07, 2024.
SACOTA, in collaboration with DALRRD, hosted two delegates from the NPPO of Egypt, Mr Islam Aboelela and Moustafa Tolba, from 25 – 29 February 2024. During their visit, the delegates participated in a series of strategic meetings with DALRRD and key industry stakeholders. Read more >
The proposed maize grading regulations were gazetted on Friday, 16 February 2024. Read more >
