Oil and Protein Seeds Development Trust (OPDT) / Oilseeds Advisory Committee (OAC)

OPDT   OIL & PROTEIN SEEDS DEVELOPMENT TRUST
OAC   OILSEEDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

OPDT
OIL & PROTEIN SEEDS DEVELOPMENT TRUST

OAC
OILSEEDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

News snippets

Sunflower field with Oilseeds Focus magazine link

Minutes of the SSF meeting that was held on 2 October 2025

Results from the 2024/25 soybean trials evaluating 32 cultivars (13 new), prompted the Chairman to add a discussion point on treated vs. untreated seed to the next agenda.

3 MARCH 2026

Oilseeds Focus Vol 12 No 1 – March 2026

The UN FAO reports agricultural losses averaging ± US$99bn/yr due to natural disasters, and political instability affects prices. Digital solutions provide proactive strategies to mitigate risk.

2 MARCH 2026

Revised Summer crops & final forecast Winter cereals | 26 February 2026

The revised area planted and first production forecast for 2026 summer crops as well as the final production forecast for winter cereals for 2025 were released on 26 February 2026.

27 FEBRUARY 2026

South African Groundnut Industry Certification Directory

Intended as a living document, the Register strengthens industry compliance, builds buyer trust and reinforces SA's reputation as a responsible, food-safe groundnut producer.

18 FEBRUARY 2026

ICB Calculator App for personal Income and Cost Farm Budgets