
AGRICULTURAL STATUTORY LEVIES IN SOUTH AFRICA: A CASE STUDY OF THE CITRUS INDUSTRY
According to the NAMC 2024 survey that is available on (NAMC website) a “statutory measure” is defined in the MAP Act as (i) a levy contemplated in Section 15; (ii) records and returns in terms of Section 18; and (iii) registration in terms of Section 19. Statutory measures namely a statutory levy, records and returns, and registration have been approved by the Minister responsible for Agriculture (hereafter referred to as the Minister) since 1997. Statutory measures are promulgated in the Government Gazette for specific agricultural products and for specific periods of time.

BRIDGING DATA GAPS IN THE AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS IN SOUTH AFRICA: A META-ANALYSIS

COMMENTARY ON THE FRESH PRODUCE MARKET INQUIRY REPORT: 2025
The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) acknowledges the findings and recommendations as outlined in the Competition Commission's Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI) Report published in 2025. The Commission investigated the possible existence of market features that impede, distort, or restrict competition in the National Fresh Produce Markets (NFPMs).