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The South African GM crop area: 2021/22 production season estimates

Hester Vermeulen — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:01:41 +0000

BFAP has recently completed an assessment of the South African genetically modified (GM) crop area (2021/22 season focus) for CropLife SA.

The assessment focused on GM cotton, GM soybeans and GM maize (white- and yellow maize).

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Prioritising Policies for Driving Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Malawi

Kandas_BFAP — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:50:04 +0000

This report present findings from the Policy Prioritisation through Value Chain analysis (PPVC) methodology applied in Malawi.

Three deep dive value chains were selected: Bananas, Soybeans and Poultry.

Download here to read the full value chain selection report.

Determining potato price drivers: a statistical modelling approach

Jaco — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:21:41 +0000

Potato fresh produce prices on South African markets can vary significantly depending on seasonality and the specific market under consideration. Qualitative characteristics (like potato class, size and packaging size) and even the potato cultivar or variety offered can also play a role. BFAP undertook a hedonic price modelling study to inform industry stakeholders on the key relationships between potato market prices and qualitative characteristics of the potatoes being sold. The article summarizing the results of the study, is published on page 25 of the latest CHIPS Magazine (Vol 36, No 1) titled “Determining potato price drivers: A statistical modelling approach”.

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Potential impact of an increase in the current level of the Health Promotion Levy

Dalene — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 07:08:29 +0000

This report was commissioned by the South African Sugar Association

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Policy Prioritisation through Value Chain Analysis (PPVC)

Dalene — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:24:44 +0000

Deep Dive Analysis on the Coffee Value Chain in Kenya: Executive Summary

These reports present findings from the Policy Prioritisation through Value Chain analysis (PPVC) methodology applied in Kenya.