The Department of Agriculture (DoA), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), invites farmers and interested parties within the value chain to the upcoming Grains and Oilseeds Trade Awareness Webinar. This stakeholder engagement session seeks to create awareness of the current state of the grains and oilseeds sector.
DoA and NAMC Host Grains and Oilseeds Trade Webinar
This webinar is designed to equip farmers and value chain participants with practical knowledge about the grains and oilseeds industry. It provides a platform for stakeholders to engage with industry experts and gain insights into market dynamics, trade opportunities and challenges.
Who Should Attend This Webinar
The webinar is open to:
- Farmers and emerging farmers
- Smallholder farmers seeking market access
- Agricultural cooperatives and processors
- Value chain participants and agribusiness professionals
- Anyone interested in the grains and oilseeds sector
Key Topics and Programme Highlights
The webinar will cover a wide range of topics including:
- The starting point of the grain and oilseed value chain
- Trade of grains and oilseeds
- Grain storage and handling in South Africa
- Enhancement of agriculture finance access by smallholder farmers through partnership collaboration
- SA trade relations, opportunities and challenges in the grains and oilseeds value chain
Industry Experts and Presenters
Attendees will hear from key industry experts including:
- Heleen Viljoen, Senior Economist at Grain SA
- Juan-Pierre Kotzé, Manager: Research and Projects at SACOTA
- Dr Charl van der Merwe, General Manager of Agbiz Grain
- Litha Kutta, Head of Partnership Development and Ecosystems at Land Bank
- Asanda Languza, Senior Agricultural Economist at the Department of Agriculture
- Matume Maila, Senior Economist at NAMC
- Thandeka Ntshangase, Senior Economist: Grain Specialist and M&E Coordinator at NAMC
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Event Date, Time and Platform
Date: 22 September 2026
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
Platform: Microsoft Teams
How to Register for the Webinar
Registration is free and open to all interested parties. Secure your place by registering online.
Register Here:
Click here to register for the webinar
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