To enable South African agribusinesses to operate competitively and sustainably.
Top eleven challenges in agribusiness environment
| 1. |
Government regulation/legislation. |
| 2. |
Financing models. |
| 3. |
Food sustainability. |
| 4. |
Land and agrarian/agriculture reform. |
| 5. |
Agribusiness restructuring (interdependence). |
| 6. |
Sustainability (economic, social & environmental sustainability). |
| 7. |
Value chain integration and development. |
| 8. |
Biotechnology, including GM technology. |
| 9. |
Talent management (skills, leadership, etc.). |
| 10. |
Unity of vision within broader agriculture sector. |
| 11. |
Do we understand Africa? |
Mission
The ABC negotiates for and facilitates a favourable agribusiness environment in order for its members to perform competitively and sustainably.
ABC Culture & Values
The ABC is an inclusive, voluntary association of agribusinesses that cooperates positively and acts dynamically, creatively and with integrity.
The culture of the ABC is to subscribe to the values of ethical business, accountability, leadership, trust, competence, quality service and excellent communication.
Core Strategic Objectives
Core objective 1:
To promote Agribusinesses and the Agricultural Business Chamber as key stakeholders in the South African economy.
Core objective 2:
To influence the policy and legislative environment insofar as it affects agribusiness activities, by way of on-going and professional interaction with all relevant government institutions.
Core objective 3:
To improve the commercial and sustainable agribusiness environment through liaison and co-operation with influential groupings within the business environment, both locally and internationally.
Core objective 4:
To support B-BBEE, transformation and development of emerging agribusiness and other role players in the agro-food value chain.
Core objective 5:
To create unique, relevant and accessible agribusiness intelligence to support ABC programmes.