The court has directed government agencies to release records linked to the duty free importation of 490,000 tonnes of rice within seven days.
The updated rules set clear conditions for wheat purchasing, flour production, packaging, and pricing while keeping retail prices unchanged.
Grain SA says the government’s decision fails to address rising production costs and delays in the tariff system.
The government widens grain buying efforts as it brings more farmers into formal markets.
Producers face growing cost pressure as fuel and fertiliser prices track global market shifts.