Grain SA, a representative body for South African grain producers, has rejected a decision by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) to maintain the Dollar-Based Reference Price (DBRP) for wheat at $279 per ton. The group argues that the decision fails to account for rising production costs, volatile markets, and unfair international competition faced by local wheat farmers. ITAC, however, cited data showing increased wheat supply and demand over the past decade, concluding that the current DBRP adequately supports the industry by covering production costs and ensuring profitability. Grain SA claims the decision threatens the long-term sustainability of domestic wheat production and plans to challenge it, emphasizing the need for policies that align with the realities of farming in South Africa.
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