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The Agriculture Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) is an association of agribusinesses operating in Southern Africa.

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🌱 Land transfer is underway: Unlocking agricultural potential

South Africa’s land reform programme could open new opportunities for agricultural growth, commercial farming and job creation. But how can we ensure that land transfers translate into sustainable, productive farming businesses?

In this episode of AgriView with Wandile, Wandile Sihlobo explores the transfer of approximately 2.5 million hectares to beneficiaries, the importance of skills development and access to finance, and the role of collaboration in unlocking the sector’s potential — particularly for young people and women.

Watch the latest episode to explore the opportunities, challenges and partnerships needed to make land reform work for South African agriculture.

▶️ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_Q5f7OnRRA

#AgriViewWithWandile #LandReform #SouthAfricanAgriculture #Agbiz #AgriculturalDevelopment by @agbizsa

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Yesterday, 14 October 2026, Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo joined a discussion at the AgriSA Congress, led by Qaanitah Hunter and featuring Lourensa Eckard.

The conversation explored the political economy of South Africa’s farming sector, highlighting the importance of partnerships, inclusive growth and job creation. Wandile emphasised the role of the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan in driving growth, alongside the government’s planned release of approximately 2.5 million hectares of land to support transformation and create opportunities across the agricultural sector.

#Agbiz #AgriSA #Agriculture #AgroProcessing #InclusiveGrowth #JobCreation by @agbizsa

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Wandile Sihlobo, Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land, convened a High-Level Roundtable on El Niño Preparedness on 12 October 2026, with support from the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) and Bayer.

The engagement brought together industry leaders, producer organisations, researchers, agribusinesses and government stakeholders to assess South Africa’s preparedness for the anticipated 2026/27 El Niño season.

While the sector enters the season in a stronger position than during the 2015/16 drought, risks remain for farmers and food security. Discussions focused on strengthening early warning systems, improving water management, supporting vulnerable producers and enhancing coordination to build resilience across the agricultural sector.

#Agbiz #ElNiño #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience by @agbizsa

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Agricultural trade opportunities, PTA study and US tariffs

At Agbiz’s Information Session, Wolfe Braude, Agbiz Fruit Manager, provided an update on the Agri Value Chain PTA Study and developments relating to US tariffs, highlighting important considerations for South Africa’s agricultural trade and market access.

Read Wolfe’s presentation for more insights into the issues shaping the country’s agricultural trade landscape.

Read the full recap and view all the presentations: https://agbiz.co.za/blog/details/agbiz-hosts-information-session-on-key-industry-developments

#Agbiz #AgriculturalTrade #MarketAccess #Agriculture #Agribusiness #UStariffs #SouthAfricanAgriculture #Trade by @agbizsa

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Applications are now open for the 2027 Agbiz Centenary Bursary!

Are you a South African student pursuing a master’s or PhD in an agribusiness management-related field at a recognised South African university?

The Agbiz Centenary Bursary supports postgraduate research that contributes to advancing agribusiness research in South Africa.

Applications close: 6 December 2026

No late applications will be accepted.

Successful applicants will be notified by mid-January 2027.

For the application form, terms and conditions, and information on previous recipients, visit: https://agbiz.co.za/bursary
policy@agbiz.co.za | 012 807 6686

#Agbiz #AgbizCentenaryBursary #Bursary2027 #PostgraduateStudies #MastersResearch #PhDResearch #Agribusiness #AgribusinessResearch #Agriculture #SouthAfricanAgriculture #AgriculturalResearch #StudyInSouthAfrica by @agbizsa

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Understanding South Africa’s agricultural trade landscape

At Agbiz’s Information Session, Charmaine Ka Makhaya, Agbiz Researcher, shared insights into developments in South Africa’s agricultural trade landscape, highlighting key trends and issues shaping the sector.

Read Charmaine’s presentation to learn more about the latest developments in agricultural trade and what they mean for South African agribusiness.

Read the full recap and view all the presentations: https://agbiz.co.za/blog/details/agbiz-hosts-information-session-on-key-industry-developments

#Agbiz #AgriculturalTrade #Agriculture #Agribusiness #SouthAfricanAgriculture #Trade #AgriculturalExports by @agbizsa

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FMD risk mitigation and Transnet’s RFI
At Agbiz’s Information Session, Sinovuyo Moabalobelo, Agbiz Head: Special Projects, provided an update on ongoing efforts to mitigate the risks associated with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), as well as the latest developments around Transnet’s Request for Information (RFI).

Read the full recap and view all the presentations: https://agbiz.co.za/blog/details/agbiz-hosts-information-session-on-key-industry-developments

#Agbiz #Agriculture #FMD #FootAndMouthDisease #Transnet #AgriculturalInfrastructure #SouthAfricanAgriculture by @agbizsa

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8 days ago

South Africa’s Agricultural Exports: Africa Leads as Asian Markets Expand

Africa remained a key market for South African agricultural exports in Q2 2026, accounting for 40% of total exports. Meanwhile, Asian markets showed growth, with exports to China exceeding US$233 million.

As South Africa navigates global trade uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, diversifying export markets and addressing non-tariff barriers will be crucial to expanding market access and strengthening the country’s agricultural trade.

#Agbiz #AgriculturalExports #Agriculture #Trade #MarketAccess #SouthAfricanAgriculture by @agbizsa

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Today, Agbiz hosted an information session unpacking some of the key developments shaping South Africa’s agricultural landscape, from policy and trade dynamics to infrastructure challenges and the potential impact of El Niño.

Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo shared insights into the key opportunities and risks facing the agricultural sector, providing an outlook on the issues likely to shape the sector in the months ahead.

Watch Wandile’s full presentation: https://youtu.be/Bg3V7g4K3to

Read the full recap and view all the presentations: https://agbiz.co.za/blog/details/agbiz-hosts-information-session-on-key-industry-developments

#Agbiz #Agriculture #SouthAfricanAgriculture #AgriculturalPolicy #AgriculturalTrade #FoodSecurity #AgriculturalExports #ElNino #Agribusiness #EconomicOutlook by @agbizsa

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Agbiz Fruit Desk Manager Wolfe Braude joined the Container User Forum (CUF) webinar, Building a Weather-Resilient Container Logistics System for South Africa, where he highlighted the importance of efficient logistics to South Africa's agricultural exports and access to international markets.

South Africa has significant opportunities to expand agricultural exports, particularly across markets in Asia and the Middle East. But market access is only part of the equation.

For perishable products such as fruit, the entire export chain needs to work together, from the farm and packhouse to transport, ports, shipping and international markets.
In his contribution, Wolfe highlighted how logistics inefficiencies can affect exporters, growers, product quality, market relationships and South Africa's broader export competitiveness.

Watch the video for his perspective on why resilient logistics are essential to unlocking South Africa's agricultural export potential.

Click here to read full report: https://agbiz.co.za/blog/details/building-a-weather-resilient-container-logistics-system-for-south-africa
#Agbiz #Agriculture #AgriculturalExports #FruitExports #Logistics #Trade #MarketAccess #SouthAfrica by @agbizsa

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22 days ago

Agbiz e-Newsletter | 38/2026

What’s shaping the future of economic development, agriculture and food security?

In this week’s edition, we explore:

Why the future of economic development may look very different from the past
How agricultural surveys could help power the next generation of AI in agriculture
What governments should do when food prices surge
How disputes over food safety data can affect confidence in South African agriculture
The growing impact of floods on farmers and agricultural businesses
Why Kenya is facing a maize supply challenge — and the role South Africa could play

Read the latest Agbiz e-Newsletter for insights and analysis on the issues shaping agribusiness and the broader economy.

Read the full edition: https://conta.cc/4yguIJm

#Agbiz #Agribusiness #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #EconomicDevelopment #SouthAfrica by @agbizsa

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24 days ago

Watch Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo discuss how South Africans are paying less for fruits, vegetables and grain-related products at retail level this year.

#Agbiz #Agriculture #FoodPrices #SouthAfrica #WandileSihlobo by @agbizsa

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