Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa

Global wheat market issues worth monitoring

We must pay closer attention to developments in the global wheat market. As South Africa, we are a net importer of wheat, so developments in the global market matter for our wheat prices and the wheat.....

Global hunger is slowing, but there are risks ahead

The recent United Nations report about the decline in global hunger is a welcome development. Amongst other things, the report states that:“Estimates show that?7.8 per cent of the global population, o.....

The global rice harvest may fall mildly, but that doesn’t present challenges for importers such as South Africa

The International Grains Council (IGC) forecasts the 2026-27 global rice production at a record 543 million tonnes, down 1% from the previous season. Still, this is well above the average global rice .....

WE ARE AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN FEEDLOT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN THE NORTH WEST

In our address at the South African Feedlot Association conference in the North West today, we emphasised, amongst other things, the value of collaboration between organised agriculture and government.....

A challenging path ahead for South Africa’s agriculture?

The heatwaves and veldfires in various parts of Europe and the Americas are worrying. We are not only watching these to understand their impact on agriculture and households, but also whether they sig.....

Mozambique also wants to reduce agricultural imports from South Africa

Mozambique’s Minister of Agriculture, Roberto Albino, also wants to pursue import substitution and reduce the country’s reliance on certain food imports from South Africa.Similarly to my comment about.....

Agbiz and Members Mark Mandela Day by Supporting Give Them Hope Foundation

In celebration of Nelson Mandela Day, Agbiz partnered with Give Them Hope Foundation in Nellmapius, Pretoria, for its Second Annual Agbiz Charity Drive, reaffirming its commitment to community upli.....

Botswana must not extend bans on agricultural and food imports

The leadership of the Bank of Botswana, including Governor Lesego Moseki, is calling on the country to accelerate its efforts in food import substitution, among other consumer goods, according to an a.....

WTO SPS Committee: Record Trade Concerns Raised, Transparency and Mentoring Initiatives Advance

At its 24–26 June meeting, the WTO's Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Committee) tackled a record 79 specific trade concerns (STCs), the highest number ever raised at a single ses.....

Global Livestock Forum: Key Insights for South African Agribusiness

The agri benchmark global forum held on 22nd June 2026 in Pretoria, brought together livestock industry professionals, researchers and institutions from Germany, Australia, Brazil, Spain, the Middle E.....