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.

Events: Pretoria Western Cape

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.

Events: Pretoria Western Cape

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.

Events: Pretoria Western Cape

Speciality: Monitoring & Evaluation

Khani is an agricultural economist with a masters from the University of Pretoria. In her role as an analyst at BFAP, she has gained valuable experience in data analytics, developing sectoral partial equilibrium market models, as well as monitoring and evaluation of transformation initiatives.

Events: Pretoria Western Cape

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.

Events: Pretoria

Speciality: Business and Consumer Surveys & Macroeconomic Forecasting

Lisette manages the BER's suite of business and consumer surveys and helps craft the Bureau's forecast narrative. As the editor of Economic Prospects and the BER Weekly Review, she monitors local economic trends and the global macro environment.

Events: Western Cape