Sustainable Livestock Production Delegation to South Africa

The Embassy of Denmark in Pretoria and the Danish Agriculture & Food Council (DAFC) invite you to participate in an export promotion to South Africa focusing on the entire value chain for Pork, Poultry and Beef production. The delegation is set up to maximize your business possibilities in the country.

South Africa – your business at a frontier market

The delegation is set up to maximize your business possibilities in South Africa.

Why South Africa?

• South Africa is the second biggest economy on the African continent and is often referred to as the gateway to during business in Africa. 
• The country can pride itself of a well-functioning and developed infrastructure and is a major economic player in the region. 
• The country relies heavily on the agricultural sector, and with a growing population, the country faces challenges in production - Problems ideally suited for Danish solutions. 

Who should join?

Companies specializing in food processing and manufacturing:
Companies engaged in Pork, Poultry and Beef production, eg the whole value chain:

• Pork, Poultry, Beef – Solutions and equipment for farming
• Livestock technology - breeding and genetics 
• Agro-industry, feed, stables, ventilation
• Food processing technology & bio security
• Cooling, storage, quality control & ingredients.
• Farm technologies, Agro-services, machinery, irrigation equipment, and post-harvest handling
• Circular & sustainable tech
• Biogas

Your benefits

1. Tailored B2B Meetings: Engage in tailored one-on-one meetings with South African businesses, including food manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and industry experts. These meetings are designed to explore potential collaborations, partnerships, and ventures that can lead to mutual growth.
2. Supply Chain Enhancements: Discover potential local suppliers and distributors, as well as sourcing opportunities within the South African market. Strengthen your supply chain and enhance efficiency in your operations.
3. Exploring Distribution Channels: Gain insights into distribution networks and channels within South Africa, allowing you to tap into new markets and reach a wider audience for your products.
4. Market Entry Strategies: Receive guidance from market entry specialists and experts in international trade, who can help you navigate the South African market's intricacies and regulatory requirements.
5. Innovative Collaborations: South African food manufacturers are open to innovative partnerships. Explore possibilities for co-manufacturing, joint ventures, or technology sharing that can boost your competitiveness and market presence.

Programme 27-30 October 2025 – Pretoria area

Day 1: Monday 27 October – Pretoria

• Arrival Johannesburg, check in at hotel
• Network dinner – Danish Companies – (own cost)

Day 2: Tuesday 28 October – Pretoria – industry overview

• Welcome by the Danish Ambassador
• Presentations by local industry organizations (RMIS, SAPA, SAPPO) on local market conditions
• Parallel workshops
  - Poultry: Sustainable poultry production
  - Pork: Advances in pig farming, breeding, disease control
  - Cattle: Productivity strategies
• Business reception

Day 3: Wednesday 29 October – Pretoria site visits

• Site visits in parallel tracks:  delegates choose one of the tracks relevant to their sector:
  - Poultry, Pork or Cattle
• Lunch meetings in site visit vicinity
• Rooftop dinner

Day 4: Thursday 30 October – Pretoria

• Presentation:  Education as cornerstone in Danish agriculture – Dalum presentation
• B2B meetings: ‘speed dating’ sessions, facilitated one on one meetings between Danish companies and South African stakeholders
• Wrap-up and final closing comments – TC Pretoria / L&F
• Evening flights to Denmark*

Optional Day 5: Friday 31 October

• Option for extending to weekend trip – safari etc.

Price

The total price for participation in the business delegation to South Africa is DKK 8,500 excl. flight, hotel and VAT per company for 1 representative and 3 guests at the reception.
Extra representative DKK 2,000 per person.

NOTE: The Danish company is free to have its local representatives represent your company in full during the event. On the registration form you can, if relevant, therefore add the contact information of the local participating person/company. However, only Danish companies in Denmark with a Danish CVR number can register for participation, and the invoicing will always be issued in DKK to the Danish company address.

We reserve the right to offer you participation at a different price, if any of the above criteria change. Should this result in a higher price than quoted, you have the right to cancel your participation. Other expenses not mentioned above are at your own expense including visa, flights, dining & drink and hotel.

NOTE: The price is based on 7 participating companies, who are all eligible for subsidy, and 75 percent subsidy (already granted) from the Trade Council of Denmark.
If your company is not eligible for subsidy due to de-minimis issues (having received more than 300,000 Euro in de-minimis subsidy within the past 3 years, including the present), you are obliged to pay the full price without the subsidy. The same conditions apply, if you do not wish to receive subsidy.

Hotel and travel information 

Flights and hotel are not included in the price. Upon registration, you will receive a travel suggestion.

Registration

Please register at the top of this site no later than Friday 6 June 2025.

Registration is made in accordance with DAFC’s terms of participation.

The organizers

Danish Agriculture & Food Council, Jeppe Søndergaard Pedersen, Chief Advisor, e-mail: jspe@lf.dk,
tel: +45 23317450

Danish Embassy Pretoria, Jacobus Dreyer Senekal, Trade Officer, Sector Specialist, Agriculture, 
e-mail: jacsen@um.dk, tel; +27 82 550 8547