General overview

During the reporting period, 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021, the Trust met regularly to discuss and decide about matters that will benefit the oilseeds industry and specifically sunflower, soybean, groundnut and canola.

During the period under review, R26 116 033 was approved in respect of research projects, provisions, technology transfer and information support and advisory services. The amount of R26 116 033 was allocated as follows:

The administrative budget for the Trust amounted to R1 041 000 and the administrative budget for the Oilseeds Advisory Committee, Research Priority Committee, Forums and administration amounted to R6 131 364.

The total budget approved for the 2020/2021 financial year therefor amounted to R35 900 000.

The above-mentioned amount includes the following bursaries approved:

• Continuation applications

  • "Die effek van klasitiese kalkbron, -fynheid en verkorreling op grondneutralisasie en Ca beskikbaarheid."
    Mr DJJ du Toit, Stellenbosch University, M.Sc
  • Conservation Agricultural Production in the sandy soils of the Swartland production area.
    Mr J Laubscher, Stellenbosch University, M.Sc
  • Decreasing aflatoxin contamination on groundnut kernels caused by Aspergillus flavus using Bacillus spp. as biological control, in both storage and greenhouse.
    Ms NNM Sibisi, University of KwaZulu-Natal, M.Sc
  • The effect of plant density, zinc and phosphorus fertilizer sources on yield and quality of soybean under two environmental conditions.
    Mr MB Gonyane, North-West University, M.Sc
  • Assessment of climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation strategies among small scale farmers in Ngaka, Modir Molema District, North-West Province, South-Africa.
    Mr M Mafokoane, North-West University, M.Sc
  • The economic impact of climate change on grain production in South Africa.
    Mr RC Johnson, Rhodes University, M.Sc

• New applications

  • Analysing feasibility of soy protein (isolated) to substitute / reduce current meat consumption in South Africa.
    Ms KJ Potgieter, University of Pretoria, M.Sc
  • Factors affecting liver health in egg-laying hens.
    Mr L Ndlebe, University of KwaZulu-Natal, M.Sc
  • The effect of nanosulpur on oil and yield quality of sunflower under different enviroment conditions.
    Ms K Lekone, North-West University, M.Sc

During the reporting period the following important matters were addressed by the Trust:

• Development of a Transformation Program for the Oilseeds Advisory Committee and Oil and Protein Seeds Development Trust;
• Challenges experienced at GFADA;
• Financial support to SAGL in respect of the replacement of capital equipment.