Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa

Practicing empathy in 2026

During my usual end-of-the- year/beginning-of-the-year routine, key areas of focus for the year ahead became clear.  I was reminded of my attendance of the Global Leadership Summit in October las.....

Trade unions and employers: The start of the relationship

For many employers, their first contact with a trade union comes unexpectedly – often by way of a formal letter or email. In terms of section 21 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act 66 of 1995) (LRA.....

Training and mentorship in the grain industry

Why do some grain businesses remain resilient decade after decade, while others struggle once a strong leader or senior employee steps aside? The answer is seldom technology or capital investment alon.....

South Africa’s changing labour laws: What they mean for agribusiness and grain storers

South Africa’s labour-law framework is being reshaped into different phases. For agribusiness, especially  grain handlers and storage operators, these changes are not just legal technicalities. T.....

Shaping the future of the grain storage industry

Today’s workplace is characterised by a pronounced generational divide, with employees from different age groups often struggling to understand one another. According to Francois Sieberhagen, executiv.....

Agbiz gears up for a year of unity

Cooperation will be the unifying key to unlocking success in the grain value chain in 2026. This message was conveyed loud and clear at the annual Agbiz Media Day, held at the Grain Building in Pretor.....

Growing people, not just grain: The new face of silo management in South Africa

Finding the right person to manage a silo in South Africa is no small task. The ideal candidate must possess the right technical qualifications, personality, leadership ability, and the desire to buil.....

How agriculture shapes careers and dreams

When I started my career at NWK in 2003 and thus entered the agricultural industry, I did not expect to fall in love with it. My professional roots were in manufacturing, consulting and training, whic.....

The case for preventive silo maintenance

In the latter half of the last century, hundreds of freestanding concrete silos were built across South Africa. In the decades that followed, some of the specialised expertise required to construct an.....

Grain storage options abound

Each year, as harvesters sweep across the fields and trucks queue at depots, the same question arises: Where will all this grain go? For decades, the answer was straightforward – into silos. Those tow.....

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