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Decision on revised maize grading regulations awaited

Published: 02/08/2023

Industry stakeholders have until 21 August 2023 to submit their respective comments to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) regarding the proposed grading regulations. Inputs were also received from the Agbiz Grain Quality Committee and grading experts.
Following final approval by the Agbiz Grain Steering Committee, the organisations’ comments were submitted to the DALRRD. Stakeholders are awaiting the department’s decision on the proposed revised grading
regulations submitted by Grain SA and the South African Grain Farmers’ Association (SAGRA). – Agbiz Grain