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On 14 October 2026, AgriSA utilized its 2026 Congress under the theme "The Path is Clear" to lay out a consolidated mandate for action designed to drive the next phase of South African agricultural growth. Addressing delegates, AgriSA leadership stressed that progress will rely on stronger institutions, clear accountability, and deeper collaboration between government, commodity organizations, commercial enterprises, and farmers. "You can farm individually, but you cannot build agriculture individually," declared AgriSA President Willem de Chavonnes Vrugt. The organization’s strategy centres on five policy Centres of Excellence: Land and Development: Moving past mere ownership transfer toward creating commercially viable enterprises backed by secure property rights, credible beneficiary selection, adequate financing, and post-settlement...