The Initiative
agri benchmark is a global, non-profit network of agricultural producers, researchers, and experts representing over 30 countries.
The network aims to analyse the profitability and sustainability of farms and production systems using globally standardised methods, providing the industry with a single source of truth for international comparison.
Registration Details
Fee: R1500
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Note: Final Program to be distributed in the coming weeks.
Program
Morning Sessions
Outlook on the global meat industry and special insights
08.30 – 09:00
Welcome coffee and registration
09:00 – 09:20
Welcome to South Africa
09:20 – 09:50
Global beef production - situation and outlook
agri benchmark, Thünen Institute - Germany
09:50 – 10:05
Beef special focus: Brazil
CEPEA, University of São Paulo - Brazil
10:05 – 10:30
Global sheep production - situation and outlook
agri benchmark - Germany
10:30 – 10:45
Sheep special focus: Australia
10:45 – 11:10
Coffee and tea break
10:10 – 11:35
Global pig production - situation and outlook
agri benchmark - Germany
11:35 – 11:50
Pig special focus: Spain
MAPA - Spain
11:50 – 12:15
Global poultry production - situation and outlook
agri benchmark - Germany
12:15 – 12:30
Poultry special focus: Netherlands
Wageningen University Research - Netherlands
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch + Media Talks
14:00 – 14:25
Export-Led Growth in South Africa’s Livestock Sector
BFAP – South Africa
14:25 – 14:50
Enablers of Livestock Growth in Africa
BFAP – South Africa
14:50 – 15:15
A Regional Approach to Animal Health Standards
TBC
15:15 – 15:40
Farm Gate to Net Zero: Navigating GHG Targets and ESG Expectations in the Livestock Sector
AgriSA – South Africa
15:40 – 16:00
Wrap up and coffee break
16:00 – 17:15
Growth prospects of South Africa in a global market
Panelists: International and domestic livestock specialists
17:15 – 17:30
Closing remarks
ARC – South Africa
17:30 – 18:30
Braai and networking
