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IGC London Grains Week: 11-12 June 2024

IGC London Grains Week: 11-12 June 2024

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 Grain and Feed Report

Zimbabwe Grain and Feed Report

Zimbabwe’s production of its staple crop, corn, is expected to drop by almost 60 percent in marketing year 2024/25… Read more >
China seeks to strengthen trade ties with South Africa

China seeks to strengthen trade ties with South Africa

André van der Vyver comments on grain trade to China in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN). Watch the interview here >
Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

Wheat Import Tariff Reference Price Revision and Implementation Methodology

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 >
The Lila Casablanca off-loading yellow maize in Cape Town

SA imports yellow maize – first vessel in five years off-loading in Cape Town

SACOTA provides an update on the recent yellow maize imports and future prospects. Read more >
André van der Vyver comments on the South African soybean market

André van der Vyver comments on the South African soybean market (Landbousake, 6 April 2024)

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 >
Egypt opens up as market for SA maize and soybean exports

Egypt opens up as market for SA maize and soybean exports

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.
SACOTA opens market for soybean exports to Indonesia

SACOTA opens market for soybean exports to Indonesia

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.

The NPPO of Egypt delegation leaves South Africa impressed

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 >
DALRRD

Maize grading regulations changed

The proposed maize grading regulations were gazetted on Friday, 16 February 2024. Read more >
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