TRADE AWARENESS WEBINAR ON BEEKEEPING AND HONEY 2025

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development (DALRRD), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), hosted a virtual Trade Awareness Workshop on Beekeeping and Honey. The webinar focused on raising awareness about the value chain for beekeepers and honey exporters interested in participating directly or indirectly.

The Trade Awareness Workshop targeted audiences such as emerging beekeeping and honey producers and traders, extension officers, and Farmer Production Support Units.

Presentations

Following Presentation are included in the Zip folder:

  • Presentation 01: The dtic export promotion & marketing incentives – Ms. Nxalati Mashele – Deputy Director: Exports Branch, thedtic
  • Presentation 02: Funding Programs – Mr. Mahlatse Mothapo – Deputy Director: Strategic Partnerships and Customer Care, thedtic
  • Presentation 03: Beekeeping Legislation in South Africa – Mr. Charles Nengovhela – Scientist Production: Directorate of Plant Health, DALRRD
  • Presentation 04: The role of Directorate Inspection Services in beekeeping – Mr Rofhiwa Nethanani – Agricultural Food and Quarantine Technician: Directorate of Inspection Service, DALRRD
  • Presentation 05: Regulations of honey and mixtures of bee products destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa – Ms. Edith Ramocaedi – Production Scientist: Food Import & Export Standards, DALRRD
  • Presentation 06: See the potential: unlocking growth and profitability in beekeeping – Ms. Riette Van Zyl – Operations and Financial Director, SABIO
  • Presentation 07: Exportings from South Africa – Ms. Jana Du Plessis – Chief Executive Officer, Bergland Bye Boerdery (PTY) Ltd