Agricultural Economics Association of SA

Happening now at the University of South Africa Main Campus in Gauteng! Dr Simphiwe Ngqangweni presents the 2025 Tomlinson Memorial Lecture titled “Seven Decades Since Tomlinson: The Evolution of Agricultural Development Policy in South Africa”

Happening Now, at University of South Africa Main Campus in Gauteng. The 2025 Tomlinson Memorial Lecture, presented by Dr Simphiwe Ngqangweni @SNgqangweni

We are excited to welcome all participants to a meaningful and impactful event!! Remember to RSVP: registrations.aeasa.org.za/event/2025-f-r…

We are officially 5 days away to the Tomlinson Memorial Lecture. Have you registered yet? Don’t miss out! Registration link: registrations.aeasa.org.za/event/2025-f-r…

Exciting announcement! The Tomlinson Memorial Lecture will be held in Pretoria, Gauteng. We are honoured to host Dr Simphiwe Ngqangweni, CEO of NAMC, presenting: “Seven decades since Tomlinson: The evolution of agricultural development policy in South Africa.” @NAMCsoeZA

A big thank you to all our sponsors for powering the #AEASA2025 Conference! Your support drives innovation, collaboration, and growth in Agricultural Economics. 🙏 @GautengDED @OfficialGDARD @SBGroup @BFAP6 @UPTuks @NAMCsoeZA @ARCSouthAfrica @WesternCapeGov @Official_TUT

Day 3 #AEASA2025 Conference!! Plenary: Trade - Rules based multilateral trading system

Congratulations to the award winners of the #AEASA2025 Conference

Introduction of the MEC Ramokgopa by HOD of Gauteng Economic Development Mr Motlatjo Moholwa

#AEASA2025 Gala dinner! Official welcome by Prof Ferdi Meyer

#AEASA2025 Gala dinner festivities off to a good start with our MC Dr Victor Thindisa

#AEASA2025 Conference: Gala Dinner Programme

SIMON BRAND SPEAKER: Prof Channing Arndt – Director of the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP)

Robust panel discussions on the #FreshProduceMarketInquiry highlighted inefficiencies, high input costs & barriers for small-scale farmers. With 31 recommendations on the table, collaboration across policymakers, industry & civil society is key to drive transformation.

Day 2 of AEASA Conference 2025, started with a Plenary: Competition Law - Report of the Competition Commission on Fresh Produce Markets #AEASA2025

Congratulations to the new AEASA additional member Prof Granny Senyolo

Congratulations to the new AEASA Vice president Prof Nicky Matthews in absentia

Congratulations to the new AEASA president Prof Jan Hlongwane 👏

UPGRADED CONTRIBUTED PAPERS PRESENTATION Economywide effects of US reciprocal tariffs on the South African economy: Exploring trade diversion to alternative markets for the agriculture sector. Presented by: Bhekani Zondo

UPGRADED CONTRIBUTED PAPERS PRESENTATION Effects of perception on value-chain digitalization: A case for proactive land acquisition strategy (PLAS) farmers in the Mpumalanga province, South Africa Presented by: Mcdonald Garai