Agbiz appoints Dr Charl van der Merwe as the new manager of the grain desk

Agbiz has appointed Dr Charl van der Merwe as the new manager of the grain desk, succeeding Wessel Lemmer.

With over 27 years of experience in the agricultural sector, he has expertise in grain handling, procurement, market analysis, and strategic development. He has held key positions at NWK, Suidwes Landbou, Tiger Brands, and CMI, gaining a deep understanding of the grain industry.

At Agbiz Grain, he will focus on policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and industry representation.

He holds multiple agriculture management qualifications from the University of the Free State, including a doctorate earned in 2013.