Oil and Protein Seeds Development Trust (OPDT) / Oilseeds Advisory Committee (OAC)

OPDT   OIL & PROTEIN SEEDS DEVELOPMENT TRUST
OAC   OILSEEDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

OPDT
OIL & PROTEIN SEEDS DEVELOPMENT TRUST

OAC
OILSEEDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

News snippets

Sunflower field with Oilseeds Focus magazine link

Minutes of the SSF meeting that was held on 20 May 2026

Farmers reported red spider infestations impacting maize and soybeans, causing pollination damage and yield losses, despite preventative pesticide use.

10 OCTOBER 2026

8th summer & 2nd winter production forecasts | 29 September

The eighth summer crops, and second winter cereals forecast estimates for the 2026 production season were released on 29 September 2026.

9 OCTOBER 2026

Meeting of the SA Groundnut Forum: 17 February 2026

ButtaNut voluntarily recalled peanut butter following advice to contact the manufacturer. Compliance across all sectors is vital after a 2024 incident.

29 SEPTEMBER 2026

Meeting of the SA Groundnut Forum: 21 October 2026

Five promising, high-yielding oilseed lines – mostly Spanish with shorter growing seasons – were presented, highlighting traits suitable for registration.

29 SEPTEMBER 2026