The conference will explore recent developments in agricultural systems across Africa, and how we can help change the fragile nature of African agriculture and food system. Together, we will strive to find pragmatic approaches for effective changes needed to build a more resilient and...

The theme of the 2018 conference is: “Practising agricultural economics in an uncertain neighbourhood ". AEASA is instrumental in promoting the interests of the agricultural and agribusiness sectors and rural communities of South Africa through supporting the agricultural economics subject...

Conference theme: SUPPORTING GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION IN SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE Sub-themes and sessions: - Policy frameworks and funding for agricultural growth - Support measures for agriculture facing climate and environmental stress - Agro-processing: The silver bullet for agricultural...

Conference Theme: 20 years on since Democracy - Quo Vadis? Sub-theme 1: Changes to the Agricultural Marketing Environment Sub-theme 2: Agrarian reform, Extension of Security of tenure, and Labour Market reforms Sub-theme 3: Pressures on resources used in agriculture Sub-theme 4: Technological...

Conference Theme: “Challenges Beyond 50 Years of Agricultural Economics in South Africa” Specific challenges: - Strategic agribusiness development and management - Appropriate technology / information - Agricultural food value chains - Sustainable livelihoods through rural agricultural...

This year’s conference, will therefore be a conference with a difference. The focus will be on the achievements of the discipline over the last 50 years and to debate the current status and impact of agricultural economists in practice – whether it is in the private sector, public sector or...

Conference Theme: “Promoting the competitiveness of South African agriculture in a weakened Global economy.” Sub themes: 1. Economics education and research for promoting competitiveness in agriculture. 2. South African agricultural policy: Implications for food security and...