As China and South Africa maintain a comprehensive strategic partnership, there are significant opportunities for South Africa to up its agricultural exports to that country, says AgriSA.
The chief executive of South Africas biggest agricultural organisation, Johann Kotz, said on Friday that collaborating with Chinese partners could strengthen agricultural development, creating pathways for higher-value exports and further solidifying the trade relationship between South Africa and China.
Food security remains the top priority for organised agriculture in South Africa. Food security is closely tied to trade, as it ensures the affordability and availability of essential agricultural products, Kotz said.
Trade enhances the quality and safety of food supplies, allowing access to diverse and nutritious options. Additionally, sustainable trade practices can foster adaptability in agricultural systems, enabling them to respond effectively to changing environmental and economic conditions.
Standard Bank South Africa and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) recently welcomed a high-level delegation from ICBC Beijing in South Africa, aiming to foster trade and explore the South African organised agricultural sector.
