1. The way forward 6th Agbiz Grain Symposium
14 August 2019

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Thank you www.agbizgrain.co.za