The way forward 6th Agbiz Grain Symposium 14 August 2019
Routine Matters for Grain & Oilseeds Interaction with relevant agricultural sector role players Interaction with Government Commodity group focus - Maize, wheat, soybean, sunflower and sorghum Value chain focus - Production, Milling, Baking, Trading, Feed Processing, Commercial and Developing Agriculture, Seed and Research
Routine Matters for Grain & Oilseeds Maize, wheat, soybean, sunflower and sorghum Interaction with Grain & Oilseeds value chain role players Interaction with Government CEO Forum / DAFF Round Table Crop Estimates Supply and Demand calculations Climate Change Cultivar development/Release criteria Inputs - Cost and availability Legislative and regulatory matters Information for the value chain
Continuation of 2019 Initiatives for Grain & Oilseeds Maize, wheat, soybean, sunflower and sorghum Drive the Five-Year Sector Plan Establish a Single Forum for Grains and Oilseeds Improve the Trade Environment Grading Regulations Alternative Import Tariff System SA Customs Union/ Trade Agreements BLNS Rebate System SAFEX - Origin Discount on Foreign Wheat Location Differentials
Continuation of 2019 Initiatives for Grain & Oilseeds Maize, wheat, soybean, sunflower and sorghum SACTA funding as collateral for Transformation initiatives DPE - Transnet Freight Rail / Road Freight DoT – Branch lines Collaboration with GOSA Recalling of LEAF Inspection Services Monitoring research activities & priorities Establish sustainable funding models for industry information
2020 New Initiatives for Grain & Oilseeds Maize, wheat, soybean, sunflower and sorghum SACTA funding as collateral for Transformation initiatives Collaboration with GOSA Recalling of LEAF Inspection Services Monitor research activities & priorities Regulation for dispute resolution i.t.o. Sampling device & grading On-line training platform for Grain Depot Manager & Grain Grader Secure support from AgriSETA & FoodBev SETA for skills development Improved implementation of food safety processes across whole sector DPE - Road 2 Rail /Transnet DoT – Branch lines
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