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ALTERNATIVE DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM
The alternative differential system was a major discussion point of the JSE’s advisory committee and
the JSE’s technical committee this year. The advantages, disadvantages and concerns of the model
were discussed in depth. It was agreed that the model would be tested on soybeans for a period of
two years, after which the JSE would assess the model in terms of the criteria laid down in order to
introduce it permanently.
PASSPORT SYSTEM
Consumers are increasingly demanding more careful management of food safety. This has resulted
in processors and dealers in the value chain showing a greater need for a degree of traceability. In
bulk crops like maize and wheat this is a challenge, however, and not so simple.
Although Grain SA supports safe food production, it is important to approach and use such a system in
a responsible manner. It is important for it to be well defined and practically executable ad based on the
Congress mandate. It is important to get good-practice systems in place, rather than a broad-spectrum
statement. Good progress was made in the industry with regard to what is feasible for every link in the
value chain to move closer together. The industry accepted Grain SA’s proposed statement, which is
mainly a confirmation that producers comply with Act 36 of 1947.
DIESEL REBATE AUDITS AND INTERPRETATION
In addition to negotiations and discussions on a new diesel rebate system, several of our members
were assisted with regard to SARS’s handling of audits. There were various challenges regarding
the interpretation of legislation in the light of electronic logbook systems and SARS’s views on
logbook requirements to qualify for the rebate.
SARS also published the new diesel rebate system on 18 March 2022. However, the implementa-
tion date still has to be announced. Grain SA and Agri SA are uncomfortable with quite a number
of the changes and are discussing them with SARS and the Treasury.
Grain SA limits SASRIA premium increases
SASRIA announced rate increases for 2022 in circular 510 of 14 September 2021. One of these
increases, Category M8 – Heavy Vehicles, includes tractors, self-propelled sprayers and harvest-
ers. Grain SA argued that these rate increases did not apply to agricultural vehicles as agricultural
vehicles seldom use public roads. Grain SA, together with other industry
role-players, subsequently objected to these increases. SASRIA
agreed to place agricultural vehicles in a separate category with
separate rates.
APPLIED ECONOMY AND
MEMBER SERVICES
THE
ON
ALTERNATIVE
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soybeans
IS TESTED
FOR TWO YEARS