National Agricultural Marketing Council

The 7th Grain VCRT meeting was held at the NAMC today, 19 June 2026, bringing stakeholders together to consolidate progress ahead of the AAMP Strategic Session on 29 June 2026.

Key focus areas included Trade, Logistics, Transformation, Research & Technology, and Policy, all critical to driving the sector forward.

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Dr Moses Lubinga & Mr Buhlebemvelo Dube met with NAMC Chairperson, Prof André Jooste, at the World Conference & Academic Symposium in Ireland.

NAMC is proud to engage global experts to advance sustainable, inclusive and competitive agri-food systems

The NAMC Request for Comments/Inputs from Directly Affected Groups in the Winter Cereal Industry Regarding the Request by the SACTA - SA Cultivar & Technology Agency for the Continuation of Statutory Levies on Wheat, Barley and Oats for Breeding and Technology Purposes in Terms of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (Act No. 47 Of 1996, As Amended)

Learn more:https://www.namc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOTICE_Press-release-SACTA-18-May-2026.pdf

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The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) was honoured to attend the graduation ceremony of 70 students at Buhle Farmers' Academy in Delmas today, 21 May 2026.

The graduates completed programmes across key agricultural streams, including grain, livestock, poultry, and vegetable production.

Mr Bonani Nyhodo delivered the keynote address, highlighting the critical role of young people in shaping the present and future of agriculture, and encouraging graduates to drive innovation and sustainability in the sector.

Congratulations to all graduates, your journey in agriculture is just beginning, and the future is in your hands.

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) met with SAWine on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, to discuss updates on the implementation of the wine production scheme and key strategic industry funding pools.

PRESS RELEASE | AGRICULTURE’S R1.15 BILLION LEVY COLLECTION MILESTONE DRIVES RESEARCH, TRANSFORMATION AND GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS

South Africa’s agricultural sector has reached a new milestone in statutory levy collections, with total levies rising to R1.155 billion in the 2025 survey year, reinforcing the sector’s ability to invest in food security, farmer support, transformation and global competitiveness.

For more information, visit:
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The National Agricultural Marketing Council is hosting the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) for a week‑long collaborative workshop on Data Analytics and Reporting, taking place from 20–24 April 2026.

Day 1 Highlights:
• Session 1: Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) by the CEOs of both institutions
• Session 2: Workshop overview and preview of the week’s programme

This partnership marks an important step toward strengthening data‑driven capacity and institutional collaboration.