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May 28, 2024

South African pulse production in 2024/
AGT’s Brad Lever on the impact of increasing climate challenges

In an interview with GPC, Brad Lever of AGT Foods Africa discusses bean stocks, prices and trade out of the region and his objectives as part of the Board of Directors.

South African pulse production in 2024: South African pulse production in 2024 / AGT’s Brad Lever on the impact of increasing climate challenges

Soumaya El Filali

Reporter

At a glance

  • “We started the 2024 season with no stock available for light speckled kidney beans, and not many options for importation, so prices are at record-high levels and will continue to remain high.”
  • “We've seen a renewed interest from farmers in peas, especially since they're irrigated and less susceptible to unpredictable rainfall.”
  • “We are also working on meeting the international standard for black eye cowpeas and eager to fill the demand for it in the market.”
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Brad Lever of AGT Foods Africa discusses bean stocks, prices and trade out of the region and his objectives as part of the Board of Directors.

Tags

Color beans / white beans / green peas / lentils / kidney beans / AGT south africa / Brad Lever / Sub Saharan Africa / Africa

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