Agro-processing

Trajectories of South Africa’s Red Meat Industry

This BFAP report assesses the sector’s performance, highlighting key challenges such as high production costs, limited domestic demand and biosecurity risks like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). These issues impact profitability throughout the value chain. The report presents the baseline and improved disease control scenarios, quantifying potential exports and Gross Production Value, and recommends interventions […]

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‘Agriculture in South Africa in the Democratic Era, 1994-2024’

We are pleased to announce the publication of ‘Agriculture in South Africa in the Democratic Era, 1994-2024’.

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What is Agri Plus

Introducing Agri Plus: Shaping the Future of Agriculture in South Africa Facilitated by the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP), Agri Plus aims to consolidate and communicate multiple perspectives on South Africa’s agricultural sector. By bringing together collaborators across the agricultural landscape. Agriculture in South Africa goes far beyond farming. Contributing more than 14%

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Sunflower Quality Report

BFAP has undertaken a study, funded by the Oilseeds Advisory Committee (OAC) to provide a deeper understanding of the key drivers affecting sunflower seed quality, the impact of varying (lower) oil content on the industry, and potential interventions to achieve an upgraded state of the value chain. Download the Full Report. In the September 2020 Edition

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The Groundnut Value Chain – Update 2019

This study provides an update of the initial 2012 study and further focuses on the trade competitiveness challenges that the industry is facing and the impact of inconsistent tariff applications. The key indicators for industry growth and continuation include: Trade, tariffs and competitiveness Market development and consistency of supply Price discovery Yields Download the report

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Adding value in the South African maize value chain

Unlocking the Potential of South Africa’s Maize Industry BFAP’s report: Adding Value in the South African Maize Value Chain, explores strategic opportunities to enhance domestic value addition across food, feed, starch, and bio-industrial sectors. By benchmarking global trends and assessing local constraints, the study highlights pathways to strengthen competitiveness, create jobs, and reduce reliance on

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Evaluating the Sustainability of the South African Groundnut Industry

Commissioned by the Oilseeds Advisory Committee, this BFAP report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the South African groundnut industry, focusing on production trends, market dynamics, and the entire value chain. It identifies key challenges—such as declining competitiveness, cultivar limitations, and fragmented coordination—and proposes strategic interventions to ensure long-term sustainability and global relevance. Download here.

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