Agricultural Industry Trusts

The Agricultural Trusts Division is responsible for the nomination process of the Ministerial trustees, and advice the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development with proposed names who then do appointment. As part of Ministerial trustees’ capacity development, training on corporate governance is facilitated to capacitate trustees with the skills on corporate governance and financial management.

Furthermore, the division on an annual basis prepares the status report on agricultural industry trusts to update the Minister on the operations and performance of the respective trusts. Moreover, monitor through Ministerial trustees the support of transformation through transformation funds. Also coordinate Trusts workshop on an annual basis.

Twelve Industry Trusts

Livestock

Meat Industry Trust

The board is comprised of six (6) trustees of which three (3) are the Ministerial Trustees; and three (3) are representatives from the red meat industry.

Board of trustees

Adv. L. Kugel (Chairperson)
Mr G. Schutte
Mr B. Swart
Dr T. Hewu
Ms B. Tlhabane
Ms N. Motshegoa

Objectives of the Trust

Research related to the improvement, production, manufacturing, processing, storing or marketing of red meat or related to red meat producers,
The provision, distribution and dissemination of information relating to any matter which may be relevant to the meat industry,
Rendering assistance by means of a grant, loan or by any other means to any persons that promote any branch of the agricultural industry which relates to meat or red meat products or which has similar objectives as this Trust,
To benefit the meat industry by whatever lawful means the Trustees may, using their discretion, periodically decide, within the ambit of the provisions of this clause,
The provision of training, support or assistance to emerging farmers in order to improve capacity to start and manage agricultural operations, and
Research relating to, and the promotion of, animal welfare.

Provided that:

Trust funds are only utilised for the purposes envisaged under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996), once the requirements prescribed in that Act have been complied with,
Trust funds, as far as possible, are used to further the interests of the industry in general, and that
Interested parties are notified in the press to apply for funding before allocations are made.

Administrator & Trust contact details

Ms Alet Calitz

Email: Alet@levyadmin.co.za

Tel: 012 348 7572

Mohair Trust

The board is comprised of eight (8) trustees of which one (1) is the Ministerial Trustee; and seven (7) are representatives from the mohair industry, in which five represents the mohair farmers, one the buyer and emerging farmers, respectively.

Board of trustees
Mr B. Sniijman (Vice-Chairman)
Mr R. Smith
Mr P. Stucken
Mr C. Martins
Mr M. Shires
Mr A. Greeff
Mr A. Short
Mr A. Wood
Mr A. Hobson
Mr J. de Klerk
Ms K Miners
Mr D. Nel
Mr T. Mashologu

Objectives of the Trust

The main objective of the Mohair Trust is to manage the assets in such a way that income is optimised for the advancement of the mohair industry by promoting mohair production within the Republic of South Africa and stimulating demand for mohair inside and outside of South Africa. In support of this main objective, the Trust has the following supplementary objectives:

The promotion and maintenance of quality standards,
The promotion of international relations which will serve to benefit the mohair industry,
Liaising and market development between producers, dealers, brokers, purchasers and manufacturers of mohair,
The collection, processing and dissemination of reliable marketing and production statistics in respect of mohair,
Promotion of research and the production of mohair,
The granting of financial assistance
With regard to research related to the improvement, production, manufacturing, storage and marketing of mohair
To institutions established or which arise to promote the mohair business,
The establishment of an information service in order to inform producers periodically regarding general marketing conditions or the state of the mohair industry in particular,
Financial assistance shall be granted in order to promote stability in the mohair industry, to:
Producers through mechanisms which may include –
The provision and implementation of a floor price system through voluntary participation of producers, and
The operation of voluntary marketing pools for the sale of mohair
The promotion of the demand for mohair through developing markets via an institution or institutions, provided that financial assistance in respect of (a) above shall be submitted for evaluation and approval in terms of Section 17 of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (No. 47 of 1996).

Administrator & Trust contact details

Mr Deon Saayman

Email: deon@mohair.co.za

Tel: 041 487 1386

National Lucerne Trust

The board is comprised of seven (7) trustees of which one (1) is the Ministerial Trustee; and six (6) are representatives from the Lucerne industry, each representing the Lucerne seed producers, seed cleaners, seed traders, hay producers, hay traders and small-scale farmers, respectively.

Board of trustees
Mr H. Potgieter (Chairperson)
Mr A. Swiegers
Mr R. Roselt
Mr D. Malan
Mr P. Van Niekerk
Mr R. Strydom
Ms M. Gill

Objectives of the Trust

The main objective of the Trust is the promotion and development of the Lucerne industry by means of financing the following:

Research projects related to Lucerne,
Gathering and dissemination of data related to production and marketing of lucerne,
The provision of accurate and relevant information to the lucerne industry,
Co-coordinating contact between producers, traders, cleaners, consumers and government institutions, and
The promotion of lucerne.

Administrator & Trust contact details

Mr Derrick Engelbrecht

Ms Sunet Vermulen

Email: Lusern1@mweb.co.za or sunet@lucern.org

Tel: 082 773 4849

Wool Trust

The board is comprised of seven (7) trustees of which one (1) is the Ministerial Trustee; and six (6) are representatives from the wool industry, in which one represents distribution and marketing, two are producers and three are financial management specialists.

Board of trustees
Mr H. van Schalkwyk (chairman)
Mr H. Bonner
Mr A. Kidson
Mr P. Kingwill
Mr J. Stucken
Ms O. Sigidi
Ms N. Dlula

Objectives of The Trust

The protection of the Trust assets and the Trust capital
The productive utilisation of the assets and capital of the Trust so as to increase the value thereof and to maximise the income;
The enhancement of the viability of the South African wool industry through the financing of:
Research in connection with the improvement, production, manufacturing, processing, storage or marketing of wool; and/or
Activities designed to promote wool production and stimulate and increase the demand for and consumption of South African wool; and/or
The provision of training and information to existing and prospective wool producers;
To ensure that funds allocated to the wool industry are utilised effectively.

Administrator & Trust contact details

Andre van der Venter

Email: andre@wooltrust.co.za

Tel: 041 484 4307

Field Crops

The Maize Trust

The board is comprised of six (6) trustees of which three (3) are the Ministerial Trustees; and three (3) represent specific sectors from the maize industry, which are maize processors, yellow and white maize producers.

Board of trustees
Mr S. Ndlungwane
Mr Z. Ngejane
Ms M. Mabe
Dr J. Purchase
Mr D. Mathews
Mr B. Schoonwinkel

Objectives of the Trust

The sole and principal objective of the Maize Trust is to provide funding for the benefit of the Maize Industry in the Republic of South Africa and more specifically to financially support:

Market and production related scientific and/or technical research in respect of maize and the acquisition, assimilation and dissemination of market information for maize and in respect of the Maize Industry (the ARC – Summer Grain Centre, the Maize Research Division of the Grain Producers’ Organisation, or any other organisation can apply for such funds), and
Market access in respect of South African maize (inter alia by providing marketing infrastructure, training and assistance in rural areas where the need therefore exists).

Administrator & Trust contact details

Mr Leon du Plessis

Email: leon@llagric.co.za

Tel: (012) 807-3958 / 807-4191

Oil and Protein Seeds Development Trust

The board is comprised of seven (7) trustees of which one (1) is the Ministerial Trustee; and six (6) are respectively representing the processors, labour, commercial producers, consumers, disadvantaged oil seeds producers and traders.

Board of trustees
Mr A.R Moosa (Chairperson)
Mr J. Boshoff
Mr A. Botha
Mr R. Monaisa
Mr D. Schutte
Ms M. van der Merwe
Mr G. Rathogwa

Objectives of the Trust

Over the past year, the Trustees of the Oil and Protein Seed Development Trust succeeded in their efforts to achieve the Trust’s objectives below, and realised these through good decisions and hard work. The main objectives of the Trust are the promotion and development of the oilseeds industry in South Africa by:

The financing of research projects with regard to the improvement, production, storage, processing or marketing of oil seeds,
The financing for the provision of information and advisory services relating to the Oil Seeds Industry with regard to the production of oil seeds and marketing conditions
The investment and conservation of the assets of the Trust,
The productive utilisation of the assets of the Trust from time to time in such a manner that the real value thereof is maintained or increased, as far as possible, and
The financing of market access or of any further conduct which is in the interest of the oilseeds industry provided that it is in accordance with the objectives and purposes of the Act.

Administrator & Trust contact details

Mr Gerhard Keun

Email: oliesade@opot.co.za

Tel: 011 234-3400/1

Sorghum Trust

The board is comprised of five (5) trustees of which one (1) is the Ministerial Trustee; and four (4) are representatives from the sorghum industry, one each respectively representing Sorghum Traders, Sorghum Processors, Emerging Sorghum Producers and Commercial Sorghum Producers.

Board of trustees
Mr J. Gordon (Chairperson)
Mr L. Claassen
Mr M. Morule
Mr W. Groothof
Mr H. Mohane

Objectives of the Trust

The main objective of the Sorghum Trust is to maximise the income of the Trust and to provide funding for the benefit of the sorghum industry, particularly for sorghum research and development projects and the updating and dissemination of information required by the South African sorghum industry. The Sorghum Forum scrutinises all funding applications that are submitted to the Sorghum Trust. The Trustees take due cognisance of the recommendations made by the Forum.

The objectives of the Sorghum Forum are as follows:

To act in the interests of the sorghum industry and those of the community and to deal with matters that may affect the common interests of the members,
To act as a mouthpiece for the sorghum industry,
To consider and to motivate submissions to the Minister for statutory measures,
To recommend to the Sorghum Trust that funds are made available for employment in furthering the interests of the sorghum industry,
To recommend to the Department of Agriculture any amendment to the quality standards/regulations,
To consider and to motivate research projects to be conducted in the interests of the sorghum industry,
To continuously keep all of the members informed regarding the progress and results of such projects,
To identify new information to be collected and to apply for statutory measures in this regard, and
To keep the members informed about feedback on submissions to the Minister and other institutional developments.

Administrator & Trust contact details

Mr Leon du Plessis

Email: leon@llagric.co.za

Tel: (012) 807-3958 / 807-4191

Winter Cereal Trust

The board is comprised of twelve (12) trustees of which six (6) are the Ministerial Trustees represents; and six (6) are representatives from the winter cereals industry, each representing the Processors of winter cereal, Producers of wheat, Producers of barley, Grain handlers, Bakers and Consumers, respectively.

Board of trustees
Mr N. Masithela (Chairperson)
Ms M. Mabe
Mr B. Make
Ms M. Maphanga
Mr V. Mongoato
Mr A. Bartlett
Mr J. de Villiers
Mr A. Theron
Ms M. Purnell
Mr B. Mokgatle
Mr G. Penny
Ms M. van der Merwe

Objectives of the Trust

The principal objective of the Trust was to provide financial support for scientific, technical or industrial research with regard to the production of winter cereals in the Republic of South Africa. Secondary objectives of the Trust were to further the Winter Cereal Industry in the Republic of South Africa by supporting the following:

The maintenance of information required by the Winter Cereal Industry in the republic of South Africa;
The broadening of the market for South African produced winter cereals; and
The administration of the wheat forum, as structured at the time of the establishment of the Winter Cereal Trust.

Administrator & Trust contact details

Mr Ishmael Tshiame

Tel: +27 12 007 1200

Cell: +27 82 440 0216

E-mail: ishmael.tshiame@wctrust.co.za

Horticulture

Citrus Industry Trust

The board is comprised of six (6) trustees of which three (3) are Ministerial Trustees; and three (3) representatives from the citrus industry, each representing citrus exporters, commercial producers and emerging producers, respectively.

Board of trustees
Ms P. Motlogeloa (Chairperson)
Mr A. Sithole
Ms H. Ngwenya
Mr M. Fry
Mr R. Mavimbela

Objectives of the Trust

The objectives of the Citrus Trust aim to enhance the viability of the South African citrus industry and specifically to:

Finance basic and applied research relating to the production and marketing of citrus,
Grant bursaries or financial aid to persons in the furtherance of their studies relating to the citrus industry,
Finance the collection and dissemination of marketing and other information relevant to the citrus industry,
Finance and nurture marketing skills in the citrus industry,
Finance the promotion of the citrus industry in a national context and especially overseas,
Finance mechanisms for the social development and welfare of all directly affected groups in the citrus industry including labour,
Finance any organisation or institution that has as its aims one or more of the above objectives; and
Promote the aims of the citrus industry by providing financial aid.

Administrator & Trust contact details

Dr Konanani Liphadzi

Email: ceo@fruitsa.co.za

Tel: 012 007 1150

Deciduous Fruit Industry Development Trust

The board is comprised of six (6) trustees of which four (4) are the Ministerial Trustees; and two (2) represent the deciduous fruit industry.

Board of trustees
Mr I. Motala
Ms M. Rangaka
Mr Elton Jephtas
Mr Sauls
Mr T. Abrahams
Mr N. Dicey

Objectives of the Trust

The objectives of the Deciduous Fruit Development Trust are to benefit, either directly or indirectly, beneficiaries that have been previously disadvantaged. It is important to understand that Trustees cannot alter the objectives of the Trust; they can only amend the priority of funding. The objectives of the Trust contained in the Trust Deed are as follows, to:

Fund the development, upliftment and promotion of beneficiaries, with particular emphasis on the transformation, exposure and upliftment of previously disadvantaged individuals and communities, focusing on training, mentoring and providing information, amongst other things,
Provide assistance to beneficiaries with their entry into and participation in the industry, particularly of members from previously disadvantaged communities,
Identify and recruit suitable candidates from within the ranks of the beneficiaries for training and advancement in the deciduous fruit industry in South Africa, with particular emphasis on the transformation and upliftment of previously disadvantaged individuals and communities that qualify as beneficiaries,
Liaise with Provincial Members of the Executives (MECs), the National Minister of Agriculture, the Department of Agriculture, the NAMC and other interest groups in the deciduous fruit industry, with a view to collaborating on a development and training policy so as to promote training and development of the beneficiaries, and
Facilitate and fund market research and the generic promotion of the deciduous fruit industry to the benefit of the beneficiaries.

Administrator & Trust contact details

Mr Louis Van Zyl

Email: Louis@hortgro.co.za

Tel: 021 870 2900

Potato Industry Development Trust

The board is comprised of five (5) trustees of which one (1) is the Ministerial Trustee; and four (4) are representatives from the potato industry, each representing Potatoes South Africa, Potato Research Committee, Potato Industry Forum and Financial Special, respectively.

Board of trustees
Mr E. Yzel (Chairperson)
Dr I. du Plooy
Ms S. Moolman
Mr W. Fourie
Mr S. Mabuza

Objectives of the Trust

The objective of the Trust is to receive statutory levies in terms of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act 47 of 1996) and to authorise expenditure as set out in levy announcements as amended from time to time which mainly include the following:

Basic as well as applied agricultural research, including potato cultivar development and evaluation, and the dissemination of all relevant technical information;
The gathering, processing, analysing and compiling of industry-related information, including market statistics, and the dissemination thereof;
The creation of market access for emerging farmers (small and medium scale), including development projects related to the potato production marketing chain; and
The development of foreign markets for South African potatoes and generic promotions of potatoes.

Administrator & Trust contact details

Elsabe Els

Email: Eelsabe@potatoes.co.za

Tel: 012 349 1906

South African Wine Industry Trust

The board is comprised of nine (9) trustees of which four (4) are the Ministerial Trustees; and five (5) are representatives from the wine industry.

Board of trustees
Ms S. Marco Thyse

Objectives of the Trust

Build a shared consciousness for worker and industry owners, through providing information, platforms for dialogue, education, co-ordination, and promote ethical trading.
Change the structure of industry to more effectively represent the interests of all industry players, mostly notably, for the farm worker community.
Engage in partnerships with stake-holders across the sector to affect the transformational agenda
To act in the interest of the wine industry in general.

Administrator & Trust contact details

Enquiries

Email: sawit@live.co.za

Tel: 021 889 8101

Agricultural Industry Trusts

Twelve Industry Trusts

Livestock

Field Crops

Horticulture

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