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South African fresh produce markets (FPMs) have long been the bedrock of agricultural trade, fostering connections between producers and consumers while bolstering economic vitality. Beginning as centralized hubs under governmental oversight, these markets have evolved into essential public infrastructure crucial for food security and local economic development (LED). Despite facing challenges, they remain resilient, driving…

The Rules in Respect of Livestock Agents were published on 2 March 2018 (Government Gazette 41473 – Board Notice 28 of 2018). For easy reference a copy of the rules is attached to this circular. As of the 2nd of January 2020, these rules will be enforced by APAC. It is important that all livestock…

There is seldom a service level agreement between a grower and his agent, be it an export agent or fresh produce agent. When prices are favourable nobody seems to care about a service level agreement (SLA), but when prices are below expectations, problems arise. If you do not have a service level agreement, important aspects…

An agent is a person who acts on behalf of a farmer, or on the instruction of a farmer in the marketing and/or selling of the farmer’s fresh produce. There is often the misperception that an agent is only a person who is situated on a Fresh Produce Market and receives a commission for services…