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

Preliminary/9th summer & 3rd winter production forecasts | 27 October

The preliminary 2027 summer crops, ninth 2026 summer crops, as well as the third 2026 winter cereals forecast estimates were released on 27 October 2026.

30 OCTOBER 2026

2023/2024 Research Report: OPDT Introduction

The Oil and Protein Seeds Development Trust promotes South Africa's oilseeds industry by financing research, information services, and market access initiatives.

23 OCTOBER 2026

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