Zambia: Commencement of 2025 maize and mealie meal export programme

{ Access for SACOTA members only } – The Zambian Ministry of Agriculture announced the allocation of maize and mealie meal export permit categories... Read more >
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) presents their Strategy to the Grain Industry

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) presents their Strategy to the Grain Industry

SACOTA, Agbiz and Agbiz Grain co-hosted Mr Moshe Motlohi, Chief Executive of the newly established TRIM, on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, to understand what TRIM’s strategy for the grain industry will be. Read more >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat import tariff updated – 10 July 2025

{ Access for SACOTA members only } – The increased wheat tariff from R549.50 to R851.50 per ton was published today by SARS. Read more >
SACOTA Training Session on the eCert System for Import Permits, and Phytosanitary Certificates

SACOTA Training Session on the eCert System for Import Permits, and Phytosanitary Certificates

SACOTA, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DoA), hosted a successful and well-attended training session focused on the implementation and use of the eCert system. Read more >
Higher wheat import tariff triggered

Higher wheat import tariff triggered

South Africa's import wheat tariff has been increased, and Dr André van der Vyver from SACOTA explains what this means for the industry and the consumer. Watch the interview >
LEAF services

Revocation of appointment as assignee: LEAF services

Department of Agriculture revokes the appointment of LEAF as assignee to inspect the grain and oilseed industry. Read more >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Higher South African wheat import tariff triggered

{ Access for SACOTA members only } – South Africa’s wheat import tariff has again been triggered. It will bring relief to the declining wheat production industry, but what will be the potential impact on wheat and processed products? Read more >