Speciality: Value Chain Analytics

As one of BFAP’s key visionaries, Ferdi leads strategic research and analysis efforts aimed at enhancing South Africa’s agricultural outlook. With an extensive background in agricultural economics, he is known for translating complex data into actionable insights that inform both policy and industry practices.

Speciality: Commodity Markets & Foresight

Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge in agribusiness strategy, emphasising innovation and collaborative development. Her commitment to fostering partnerships across sectors has made her a driving force behind impactful projects that elevate Africa’s agricultural potential.

Speciality: Commodity Markets & Foresight

A dedicated economist and thought leader, Mmatlou specialises in unraveling the impacts of policy and market shifts on smallholder and commercial farming. His expertise ensures that BFAP’s strategic recommendations are firmly grounded in both field-level realities and broader economic trends.

Speciality: Facilitating cross-sector collaboration and optimising agri-food systems for public and private impact

Gerhard leads BFAP's Integrated Value Information System (IVIS) Program, specialising in value chain analytics across agriculture, energy, and rural development. With a strong focus on production and resource system modelling, guiding strategic policy and investment decisions. Gerhard is passionate about driving innovation to enable scalable adoption and foster deep stakeholder integration across agricultural value chains.

Speciality: Macroeconometric modelling

Shannon holds the responsibility of overseeing and maintaining the BER macroeconometric model for forecasting the SA economy. Before joining the BER, she gained valuable experience working in the Economic Policy division at the National Treasury and the Public Investment Corporation’s Research and Projects Development team. Shannon holds a Master in Econometrics degree (cum laude) from the University of Pretoria.