Grain SA confirmed on Wednesday that they would start the process of legal action against the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) following continued delays in the implementation of the revised wheat tariff.
Grain SA has confirmed that it is proceeding with legal and administrative action against the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) after what it describes as prolonged and unacceptable delays in the implementation of a revised wheat tariff designed to protect local producers.
The move follows years of uncertainty surrounding a tariff application submitted to the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) in June 2024.
Grain SA on Wednesday argued that South African wheat farmers continue to face growing pressure from subsidised imports from major wheat-producing countries while waiting for government authorities to finalise the application.
In a joint effort with the South African Cereals and Oilseeds Trade Association (Sacota), Grain SA last week sent a formal request to the dtic and ITAC seeking a final status report on the implementation of the revised tariff.
