Lucius Phaleng

A certified agricultural economist, with over 7 years experience of in providing comprehensive high-quality agricultural trade research and advisory to agricultural businesses and directly affected groups across South Africa and other African countries (Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, etc). Utilizing my expertise in agricultural trade, I have been pivotal in ensuring agricultural producers and exporters are equipped with the information necessary to improve their export performance and ensure that the best agricultural practice is achieved. I am an expert at trade research, data analysis, impact assessment, forecasting, identifying new market opportunities, potential agricultural products for exports, and implementing controls to ensure adherence to export compliance whilst minimizing risks.

JUN 2016 - MAY 2017:                       JUNIOR ECONOMIST (NAMC)

JUN 2017 – JUL 2022:                       ECONOMIST (NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL)

AUGUST 2022 – CURRENT:            TRADE ADVISOR (ANIMAL FEED MANUFACTURER ASSOCIATION)

Feb 2022- Current:                            Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Limpopo, SA

                                                               Ph.D. Agricultural Economics 

Feb 2016- Dec 2019:                         Faculty of Science and Agriculture, North-West University, SA

                                                               MSc. Agricultural Economics (cum-laude)

Feb 2010 – Nov 2013:                       Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Limpopo, SA.

                                                            BSc. Agricultural Economics (66%)