3 Leadership Grain SA represents the country’s grain and oilseed producers through 33 geographical regions in South Africa. Each region is represented by an elected member (nominated and elected for a term of office during Congress) on the Board. Board members also utilise the regional and branch structures of the organisation to serve members. The Board elects an Executive Committee (Exco) from its ranks. It comprises a chairperson, two vice-chairpersons and additional members. The Exco exercises all competencies of the Board between sessions of the Board and Congress. Working groups are appointed by the Board to assist the leadership in carrying out their duties. In terms of Grain SA's Constitution, directors of entities such as Nampo (Pty) Ltd and Phahama Grain Phakama NPC are appointed from the Grain SA Board as are the trustees of the Commercial Producers Trust. With representation by Grain SA's leadership and/or personnel throughout the grain family, the cause of grain producers is effectively carried out via commodity trusts, forums, advisory committees, industry services as well as liaison with input and other umbrella organisations. Areas of impact Through the respective group entities – and under the leadership of a Chief Executive Officer and an expert personnel team – the following areas are focused on: RESEARCH INNOVATION AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT Climate change and adaptation, plant health, crop improvement, biosecurity, data and analytics, capacity development TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT New era producers, emerging commercial producers, study groups, subsistence and poverty relief, training and mentorship, NAMPO, NAMPO Tech and SA Grain-magazine GRAIN INFORMATION, ECONOMICS AND MEMBER SUPPORT Production, input procurement, pricing and quality, sustainability and ESG, market access, market intelligence, policy and regulatory analysis ENABLING SERVICES AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Member communications, media engagement, digital and social media strategy, thought leadership, partnership with government, civil society and value chain ADVOCACY AND PARTNERSHIPS Inclusive membership base, healthy working environment, financial certainty and process accuracy, governance and decision excellence Sunflower Sorghum Groundnuts Wheat Maize Soybeans Barley Canola CROPS REPRESENTED Core strategic objectives 1 . Influencing economic sustainability. 2. Growing and supporting developing grain producers to become commercially sustainable. 3. Increasing the involvement of the younger generation of producers. 4. Growing a wider membership base. 5. Establishing and maintaining key value chain relationships. 6. Efficient and effective communication.
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