Agbiz (Agricultural Business Chamber)

Agbiz (Agricultural Business Chamber) Agbiz enables agribusiness growth through effective communication.
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Agbiz focuses primarily on the following important aspects:
• Economic policy and legislation.
• International trade.
• National & international competitiveness.
• Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), transformation and the promotion of links between agribusinesses and the developing agricultural sector.
• Agro-logistics and infrastructural constraints.
• Skills training
• Labour issues.

10/09/2026

Watch: Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo unpack the call by AgriSA and Agbiz for deeper agricultural trade across BRICS markets.

Agbiz and AgriSA, as part of the BRICS Business Council, participated in the Agribusiness Working Group meetings alongside the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India.

The Working Group considered key priorities including bridging agricultural productivity gaps, promoting sustainable and climate-smart agriculture, sharing scientific and seed development advances, and deepening agricultural trade to strengthen food security.

Read the full joint media release here: https://www.agbiz.co.za/article/agrisa-and-agbiz-call-for-deeper-agricultural-trade-across-brics-markets-492

07/09/2026

Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index improves in Q3 2026

Watch Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo unpack the latest Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI), which increased by 8 points to 53 in Q3 2026, moving above the 50-neutral mark after two consecutive quarters below it.

The latest reading indicates that South African agribusinesses are optimistic about business conditions, with the strongest improvement in sentiment among financial services, grain traders, input suppliers and the feed industry.

Read the full report: https://www.agbiz.co.za/article/agbiz-idc-agribusiness-confidence-index-improved-in-q3-2026-808

04/09/2026

The South African wheat industry is under pressure

South Africa’s agricultural sector is experiencing a year of mixed fortunes. While favourable summer rains have supported strong production in many field crops, fruits and vegetables, the wheat industry is facing significant challenges.

Higher input costs, including fuel and fertiliser, lower wheat prices amid ample global supplies, and unfavourable weather conditions in the Western Cape are putting wheat producers under immense strain.

What does this mean for the future of South Africa’s wheat industry? Watch this week’s episode as we unpack the challenges facing the sector:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRlhevwp8P4

03/09/2026

Plans taking shape to move agricultural commodities by rail

South Africa’s B-Network railway lines could play an important role in improving the movement of agricultural commodities and strengthening the country’s rail infrastructure.
Watch Agbiz Head of Strategic Projects, Sinovuyo Moabalobelo, speaking about the potential of the B-Network, while Farmers Weekly also spoke to Agbiz Grain General Manager, Dr Charl van der Merwe, about what improved rail access could mean for the grain industry.

Read the full Farmers Weekly article:
https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/south-africa/plans-taking-shape-to-move-agri-commodities-by-rail/

Read today’s Agbiz newsletter:
https://conta.cc/4gL2ZIS

27/08/2026

Watch: Agbiz Head of Strategic Projects, Sino Moabalobelo, provides an overview of the Agbiz Council, its role, and key feedback from the Strategic Projects Desk at today’s Agbiz Council meeting in Pretoria.

DG Ramasodi is addressing the Agbiz Council Dinner in Pretoria, sharing insights on key issues shaping South Africa’s ag...
27/08/2026

DG Ramasodi is addressing the Agbiz Council Dinner in Pretoria, sharing insights on key issues shaping South Africa’s agriculture sector and the road ahead.

Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihloboand Head of Strategic Projects Sinovuyo Moabalobelo joined key stakeholders to disc...
21/08/2026

Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihloboand Head of Strategic Projects Sinovuyo Moabalobelo joined key stakeholders to discuss the deterioration and maintenance challenges facing some of the country’s fresh produce markets and the impact this has on farmers, traders, consumers and food safety.
The message was clear: our fresh produce markets are a national treasure.

They play a vital role in price discovery and ensuring affordable food reaches South Africans. Revitalising these markets can strengthen their contribution to the food system while creating better, more efficient infrastructure for farmers, agents, government, informal traders and consumers.

The discussion highlighted the importance of collaboration across government, industry and other stakeholders to turn revitalisation into meaningful action, supporting the ambitions of the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan around inclusive growth, job creation and food security.

A critical conversation for the future of South Africa’s food system.

Agbiz is proud to be part of Phase 3 of the Government Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs, launched by President C...
21/08/2026

Agbiz is proud to be part of Phase 3 of the Government Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs, launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

With Agriculture and Agro-processing now a dedicated workstream, Agbiz Chairperson PG Strauss will play a key role in driving this work, alongside business and government partners. Agbiz CEO Theo Boshoff is also contributing to this important national effort.

The ambition is clear: 3%+ economic growth and one million additional jobs by 2030.

For agriculture, the focus will be on unlocking rural output, expanding agro-processing, strengthening export market access and creating jobs across the value chain.

Agbiz is committed to bringing the voice, expertise and capabilities of the agricultural sector to this partnership and helping turn ambition into measurable outcomes.

3%+ growth. One million+ jobs. By 2030. A shared commitment.

20/08/2026

Watch Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo unpack South Africa’s latest consumer food price inflation figures, which slowed to 0.6% in July 2026 — the lowest level since 2010.

Wandile explains how the ample agricultural output from the 2025–26 season is contributing to lower food prices, with grain products, fruits and nuts, and vegetables remaining in deflation. He also discusses the easing in meat price inflation and the ongoing challenges posed by animal diseases.

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Agri-Hub, Building C, 1st Floor, 477 Witherite Road, The Willows
Pretoria

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+27 12 807 6686

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