Ferdi Meyer

Managing Director at BFAP

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About

Experience

  • Professor Extra-ordinary at Stellenbosch University
    2012 - Present · 14 yrs 6 mos

    Department of Agricultural Economics • Conduct research in commodity market analysis, value chain analytics, and scenario planning. • Supervise postgraduate students in Agricultural Economics, focusing on policy and trade analysis.

  • Board Member at Various Organisations
    2010 - Present · 16 yrs 6 mos

    Provide strategic guidance and policy insights as a board member for organisations focused on agricultural innovation and trade development.

  • Managing Director and Soft Commodity Analyst at Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy
    Jan 2001 - Present · 25 yrs 6 mos

    • Leading the strategic growth and direction of BFAP, specialising in market analysis, commodity and farm-level modelling, and value chain mapping. • Oversee national and international stakeholder engagement across the agro-industrial complex. • Manage BFAP’s annual Agricultural Outlook, providing 10-year forecasts on 44 agricultural commodities.

  • Marketing and Financial Manager at HRF Trust Farms
    1998 - Present · 28 yrs 6 mos

    Oversee marketing, financial management, and strategic investments for a family-run farm.