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Vietnam MoU: SA Agriculture’s $30 Billion Door

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Vietnam MoU: SA Agriculture’s $30 Billion Door

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Agricultural Cooperation between South Africa and Vietnam on 21 November 2025, marks a decisive and pragmatic step toward realising the immense economic potential of the Asian market. For the South African farming community, this agreement is not simply a diplomatic handshake; it is a critical piece of policy architecture designed to institutionalise our trade relationship, secure long-term market access, and ultimately increase producer revenue.

Rapid Policy Action: Three Weeks to a Milestone

The speed of execution itself signals the high priority this market holds. The agreement was formally finalised and signed by Deputy Minister Rosemary Nokuzola Capa and her Vietnamese counterpart just three weeks after Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen’s visit to Vietnam. This rapid conclusion follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s direct request that all Ministries “move swiftly, and with purpose, to expand South Africa’s access to export markets,” demonstrating a clear political commitment to breaking down trade barriers for local growers.  

The Economics: Accessing Asia’s $30 Billion Basket

The primary economic incentive is scale. Vietnam maintains an agricultural import market valued at over US$30 billion annually—one of the largest and fastest-growing in Asia. While this is a massive opportunity, South Africa’s current market share is negligible, accounting for only 0.3% of Vietnam’s total agricultural imports (approximately US$89 million in 2024).  

The MoU changes this dynamic. It creates a formal channel to accelerate market penetration and scale up exports across existing commodities such as maize, nuts, cotton, apples, pears, and grapes, allowing South African products to compete more effectively against established global rivals. This strategy aims to significantly increase the value and volume of our agricultural shipments, diversifying the export base away from traditional markets and securing greater economic resilience for local producers.   

The Citrus Precedent: A Vote of Confidence

The commercial viability of this partnership is already proven by a landmark success story. Following a bilateral protocol that opened the market to South African oranges in May 2024, exports soared. In the subsequent 2025 season, South African orange shipments saw a striking fourfold increase, surging from 53,311 fifteen-kilogram cartons to 209,569 cartons.

This powerful growth validates South Africa’s position as the world’s second-largest citrus exporter and confirms the strong demand for our high-quality produce among Vietnamese consumers. Building on this momentum, the ministry is now aiming to leverage the MoU to expedite market access for other high-value citrus, particularly mandarins, offering fresh avenues for growth in the fruit sector.  

The Long-Term Value: De-Risking Trade

Crucially, the MoU provides long-term stability by focusing on systemic issues. It institutionalises cooperation across eight technical areas, including plant protection, veterinary services, research, and technology transfer.  

For farmers, this technical collaboration is vital because it proactively addresses Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs). By formalising standards and sharing expertise in areas like pest and disease management, the two nations are streamlining complex phytosanitary and zoosanitary regulatory processes. This reduces the risk of costly trade disruptions and quarantine issues, thereby providing a more predictable and secure trading environment for exporters.

Ultimately, this agreement solidifies Vietnam as a key strategic partner and a vital gateway to the broader Southeast Asian (ASEAN) economic region, securing a fundamental foothold that promises long-term commercial returns for South African agriculture.

SA’s G20 Presidency Secures Concrete Commitments on Global Food Security

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SA’s G20 Presidency Secures Concrete Commitments on Global Food Security

The 2025 G20 Summit, a historic first on the African continent, successfully leveraged the South African philosophy of Ubuntu—”I am because we are”—to fundamentally re-center the global food security agenda. The resulting Ministerial Declaration and Leaders’ Statement moved beyond general rhetoric, delivering specific, actionable policy commitments designed to address the interconnected crises of hunger, poverty, and climate change.

South Africa’s diplomatic achievement was to embed the continent’s perspective, shifting the global focus from simply increasing food supply to ensuring equitable access and affordability for the most vulnerable. Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, called the adoption of the declaration centred on Ubuntu a “truly historic day”, noting that the G20 had successfully shifted its focus from isolated national strategies to a collaborative, interconnected approach. Steenhuisen stressed that the agreements endorsed today are not abstract ideas, but “practical tools” designed to assist farmers, stabilise markets, and ensure Africa’s priorities are “firmly embedded” in the global framework.

Core Policy Commitments and Economic Reality

The G20 Ministers recognised the “troubling paradox” of sufficient global food production alongside hundreds of millions facing hunger, focusing the agenda on three key areas:

The Poverty Paradox and Social Protection

The core policy challenge driven by South Africa was the need to address high income poverty that prevents households from accessing food. The G20 explicitly committed to supporting effective and robust social safety net programmes, such as targeted cash vouchers and in-kind transfers, designed to protect the purchasing power of low-income households.

Agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of Agbiz, provided a pragmatic view of these commitments, noting that while social protection is vital, the root cause of the paradox requires more than just aid. Sihlobo argued that the gains won’t be easy and require “reframing agriculture” across the continent, with a necessary focus on commercial production while supporting smallholder farmers through improved land governance and investment.

Targeted Finance and Innovation

The G20 laid out specific mechanisms for funding and technology use that favor resilience:

Targeted Finance (PDBs): Ministers underscored the critical role of Public Development Banks (PDBs), pushing them to channel more resources into agricultural investments where they are currently underrepresented.

Indigenous Crops: The G20 committed to R&D of climate-resilient indigenous and traditional crops (the MAHARISHI Initiative), seeking to diversify global food systems and integrate local, naturally adaptive crops.

Biosecurity: The G20 elevated biosecurity protocols and the “One Health” approach (linking human, animal, and environmental health) as critical defenses for global supply chains against pests and diseases.

Trade and Technology Guided by Science

The G20’s focus on open markets was strongly welcomed by Wandile Sihlobo, who emphasised that the commitment to “open and non-discriminatory trade policies consistent with WTO rules” is vital for South Africa’s export-led agricultural sector. Furthermore, Sihlobo stressed that adaptation must be guided by “science rather than rhetoric and politics on food matters,” defending the appropriate and safe use of agrochemicals and fertilisers as essential for maintaining productivity and food security across the continent.

The adoption of the Ubuntu Approaches on Food Security cemented Africa’s priorities—centred on poverty alleviation, trade fairness, and climate adaptation—firmly into the global G20 framework.

Coenie Snyman and Marnich Aucamp Crowned 2025 Diners Club Winemakers of the Year

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Coenie Snyman and Marnich Aucamp Crowned 2025 Diners Club Winemakers of the Year

The winners of the 2025 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards were announced at a black-tie gala dinner at the Five Star Arabella Hotel & Spa on Saturday, 22 November, with Coenie Snyman (Rock of Eye Wines) and Marnich Aucamp (Stellenbosch Vineyards) claiming top trophy honours respectively.

Honouring Innovation and Craftsmanship

Diners Club introduced the Winemaker of the Year award to acknowledge local winemakers who continue to raise the standard of wines produced in South Africa. The Young Winemaker of the Year award was established to encourage winemakers under the age of 30 to develop their skills, express their individuality, and add to the future prestige of South African wines internationally.

The Winemaker and Young Winemaker awards focus on quality and the recognition of excellence and are among the country’s most prestigious and most respected wine industry competitions. While most wine industry awards focus on the winning wines, the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards celebrate the creators of the winning wines, honouring the skills and talents of the vintners.

Categories Highlighting the Best of 2025

The awards are presented to winemakers who produce a wine that the judging panel considers to be the best in the two specified categories for the annual competition. This year, the category for the 45th Winemaker of the Year award was Cabernet Sauvignon, with White Wine the category for the 25th Young Winemaker of the Year award.

As in previous years, winemakers could be shortlisted for more than one submission. These awards are open to all in the South African wine industry at no cost, thus affording all winemakers an equal opportunity.

The competition attracted an even greater number of entries this year, and the field was narrowed down to 11 finalists through rigorous judging over two days by a team of wine experts. All the judges agreed that it was a close race for the top prizes, a clear indication that all the finalist wines were outstanding.

Meet the 2025 Winners

This year’s Diners Club Winemaker of the Year (Cabernet Sauvignon category), Coenie Snyman, delighted the judges with his Rock of Eye Cabernet Sauvignon 2022. The 2025 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year, Marnich Aucamp, received his award (White Wine category) for his Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo Chenin Blanc 2024.

The finalists for both awards were invited to the awards ceremony, where the winners were revealed and presented with their trophies. The 2025 Winemaker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the Year received cash prizes of R75,000 and R45,000, respectively, along with a round-trip air ticket to a wine-producing region, subject to the presenting sponsor’s terms and conditions.

SA Fruit Exports Stalled by Extreme Cape Winds

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SA Fruit Exports Stalled by Extreme Cape Winds

South Africa’s crucial deciduous fruit export season is facing an early and severe crisis as extreme wind conditions have brought operations at the Cape Town Container Terminal to a near standstill. The standstill threatens pre-Christmas delivery windows for growers, with an estimated 600 refrigerated containers (reefers) currently trapped in the logistics chain. The dilemma for the agricultural sector is urgent: If Transnet recently invested heavily in modern equipment to handle the “Cape Doctor” winds, why are the delays still crippling?

The New Investment Versus The Extreme Reality

In preparation for the season, Transnet introduced new Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes equipped with sophisticated anti-sway technology. This infrastructure was a direct response to the port’s chronic wind-related delays, which historically cost the terminal an average of 1,200 operational hours annually. This upgrade significantly raised the port’s defensive threshold: older cranes were typically forced to halt operations when wind speeds exceeded 72 km/h, but the new RTGs are designed to operate safely in speeds up to 90 km/h. This was meant to provide substantial operational stability for the sector.

Stalled Grapes and Unconquerable Speed

Unfortunately, the storm currently battering the harbour is blowing far beyond even the new operational threshold. Grape exporters report that the wind is “pumping at 120 km/h.” This speed is a full 30 km/h higher than the safety limit for the modern machinery. For port operations to resume, the wind must drop below the 90 km/h mark.

For the farming community, this translates into severe financial jeopardy. Weeks of high-value stock, including grapes destined for premium European markets, are stuck in cold storage, on rails, and stacked near the quayside. The delay severely jeopardises the ability of vessels to reach Europe and other markets in time for the critical pre-Christmas sales period. The longer the delay, the higher the risk of quality degradation and a devastating loss of market share.

Industry Contingency and the Call for Recovery

The Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) confirms that shipping lines are executing emergency contingency plans, including bypassing Cape Town entirely or calling at alternative ports, adding unexpected cost and complexity to the supply chain.

As the weather remains unpredictable, the industry is focused on two immediate paths: closely tracking weather forecasts for the slightest drop in wind speed, and, once operational, relying on Transnet’s ability to execute a rapid recovery. This involves leveraging the increased capacity of the new cranes—including the second batch of nine RTGs, advanced for deployment in early December—to clear the massive backlog of refrigerated containers efficiently.

A Test of Resilience

The current crisis highlights a sobering reality: while investment in modern, wind-resilient infrastructure is essential, it remains vulnerable to increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather events. The Cape Town Port’s new 90 km/h limit is a substantial improvement, but it has been decisively exceeded by the 120 km/h anomaly currently bearing down on the harbour. The focus is now solely on the weather to break, allowing the port to utilise its new capacity to save the fruit that is urgently waiting to leave the harbour.

Fruit SA Welcomes New FPEF CEO to Its Board

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Fruit SA Welcomes New FPEF CEO to Its Board

Fruit South Africa (Fruit SA) has entered a significant phase of leadership renewal, reflecting its continued commitment to strengthening governance and advancing the strategic direction of the fruit industry.

The most recent change is the appointment of Mr Piet de Jager, newly appointed CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF), who officially joined the Fruit SA board on 13 November 2025. His appointment, along with several leadership transitions that occurred earlier this year, marks a moment of positive evolution for the organisation.

Leadership Transition at Fruit SA

Appointment of Mr Piet de Jager

Mr Piet de Jager assumes his role on the Fruit SA board following his recent appointment as CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum. He succeeds outgoing FPEF CEO, Mr Anton Kruger, who stepped down from the Fruit SA board on 12 November 2025.

Mr De Jager brings with him extensive experience and a deep understanding of the agriculture value chain. His leadership track record and industry insight position him well to contribute to Fruit SA’s mandate of fostering collaboration and strengthening the competitiveness of the South African fruit sector.

Acknowledging the Contribution of Mr Anton Kruger

The Fruit SA board expressed its appreciation for the commitment and energy with which Mr Kruger served both the organisation and the broader industry.

“He leaves a legacy of running towards the problems that have plagued the industry, with a solution-oriented resolve,” noted Fruit SA Board Chairman, Mr Anton Rabe. “And the board looks forward to welcoming Mr de Jager and gleaning from his expertise,” he concluded.

Broader Leadership Changes in 2025

The addition of Mr De Jager is part of a wider set of leadership developments within Fruit SA this year. In April, following the retirement of two long-serving and esteemed directors, the Fruit SA board appointed three new directors. This transition signaled fresh strategic momentum and introduced a broader range of expertise to the board.

These collective changes illustrate the organisation’s forward-looking approach and its readiness to adapt and strengthen its leadership structures to ensure continued industry impact.

Fruit SA’s Strategic Role in the Industry

As the umbrella body for the fruit sector, Fruit SA plays a central role in driving industry synergy, fostering collaboration, and engaging constructively with government and sector stakeholders. Its membership includes Berries ZA, the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa, FPEF, Hortgro (representing pome- and stone-fruit growers), the South African Table Grape Industry, and the South African Subtropical Growers’ Association (representing avocado, litchi, and mango growers).

Fruit SA’s ongoing leadership renewal reflects an unwavering commitment to strengthening its strategic direction, enhancing industry cohesion, and ensuring the sector’s sustainability and global competitiveness.

The appointment of Mr Piet de Jager and the broader leadership changes implemented throughout 2025 highlight a dynamic moment of transition for Fruit SA. With renewed energy and an expanded leadership team, the organisation is well-positioned to advance its mission of supporting, promoting, and elevating the South African fruit industry in the years ahead.

South African Wine Industry Shines Globally with Historic November Triumphs

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South African Wine Industry Shines Globally with Historic November Triumphs

The South African wine industry achieved a spectacular series of global accolades during November 2025, with news unfolding in a precise sequence that showcased its excellence in tourism and quality. The announcements centred on The World’s Best Vineyards list, which judges estates on the quality of their visitor experience.

This prestigious ranking, now managed under the 50 Best brand, is not simply a review of wine quality. It is a poll compiled from the votes of over 700 leading wine and travel experts from across the globe. Voters are asked to nominate vineyards that provide the best overall visitor experience, considering elements like hospitality, scenery, food, architecture, and tours. To maximise global coverage, the list is released in two distinct, sequential phases.

Initial Global Recognition

The ranking began on 5 November 2025, with the release of the Numbers 51–100 segment. This phase immediately secured four Cape estates in the global Top 100: Tokara (#71), Delaire Graff (#79), La Motte (#94), and Hamilton Russell (#99).

Simultaneous Final Triumphs

The third week of November brought the culmination of the ranking and an important local quality award, demonstrating South Africa’s dual success in the glass and at the cellar door.

Cracking the Global Top 10

The highly anticipated formal awards ceremony took place on 19 November 2025, where the Numbers 1–50 segment was announced. This final reveal confirmed South Africa’s positioning as a world leader, with two estates securing places in the global Top 10:

  • Klein Constantia (#6): This historic Constantia Valley estate, known for its iconic sweet wine, Vin de Constance, was celebrated for climbing 35 places to be named Best Vineyard in Africa 2025.

  • Creation Wines (#7): The Hemel-en-Aarde powerhouse, celebrated for its cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, secured its spot among the global elite for its innovative food and wine pairings.

Pinotage Centenary Win

Coincident with this final global announcement, the industry celebrated a major local quality win. Against the backdrop of the 100-year anniversary of the Pinotage grape, Tokara Wine & Olive Estate in Stellenbosch received a major award with its Limited Release Pinotage 2023 being named Best Pinotage in South Africa by Platter’s Wine Guide 2025. This victory highlighted the continued excellence of South Africa’s signature varietal.

A World-Class Destination

The combined achievements established the Cape Winelands as an undisputed global leader in wine quality and tourism experience. The country celebrated not only a major award for its unique, signature grape during its centenary year, but also the remarkable feat of having six estates in the World’s Best Vineyards Top 100, with two positioned firmly in the Top 10.

Platter’s 46th Edition Highlights Excellence and Growth in SA Wine

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Platter’s 46th Edition Highlights Excellence and Growth in SA Wine

Platter’s by Diners Club has released its 2026 edition, marking 46 years of guiding consumers, producers and industry stakeholders through South Africa’s evolving wine landscape. Featuring more than 900 wineries, merchants and brands and over 8,000 locally produced wines and grape spirits, the guide remains one of the agricultural sector’s most valuable indicators of quality, regional performance and emerging trends.

Compiled by a respected panel of tasters under the editorship of Philip van Zyl, the guide continues to offer an authoritative record of producer achievement, vintage strength, stylistic direction and viticultural progress country-wide.

Showcasing Producer Achievement

The 2026 edition presents 316 five-star wines, brandies and husk spirits, each scoring 95 points or higher. These top-rated wines undergo a second blind tasting to determine the 36 Wines of the Year — the leading performers in each varietal or style category. For producers, these results play a significant role in market perception, export potential and long-term brand positioning.

The guide also identifies 430 Highly Recommended wines (94 points), 168 Hidden Gems recognised for individuality and innovation, 115 Superquaffers offering standout value, and a noteworthy list of age-worthy “Buy Now, Drink Later” selections. Together, these categories provide a detailed snapshot of quality across regions and price levels, supporting both producer benchmarking and industry analysis.

Platter’s 2026 Top Performing Winery of the Year Award – Diemersdal Estate – left to right – Thys Louw, Tienie Louw, Juandre Bruwer and Philip van Zyl

Top Performing Wineries

This year’s highest honours reflect significant achievement within the sector.
Diemersdal Estate earns Top Performing Winery of the Year for achieving the most five-star ratings in the final tasting round.

Alheit Vineyards receives the Editor’s Award Winery of the Year for sustained excellence and leadership, particularly in Chenin Blanc.

The Newcomer Winery of the Year, The Saldanha Wine & Spirit Co, made an exceptional debut with two wines scoring 95 and 96 points, highlighting the emergence of new coastal terroirs and innovative production methods.

These accolades carry substantial weight for producers, supporting reputation building, trade relationships and export visibility.

Wine Tourism: A Growing Economic Driver

Beyond its tasting notes, Platter’s continues to play a pivotal role in wine tourism — a vital contributor to South Africa’s rural economy. The 2026 guide includes extensive information on tasting rooms, cellar tours, estate hospitality, dining, accommodation and farm attractions across Cape Town and the winelands.

With wine tourism contributing significantly to job creation, seasonal income stability and farm diversification, the guide’s detailed maps and route-planning tools support continued growth in visitor numbers. Listings of specialised wine tour operators also underline the expanding professional tourism infrastructure around the sector.

For agricultural readers, this synergy between farming, winemaking and tourism highlights the increasingly integrated value chain sustaining rural communities.

Industry Insight and Accessibility

The guide opens with an overview of key developments shaping viticulture and the wine economy, offering useful context for producers navigating market shifts, climate considerations and global competition. Updated summaries of winegrowing regions, grape varieties and winemaking styles further support knowledge sharing within the sector.

The 720-page hardcover edition will be available in early December at R429. Digital subscriptions — covering the website and both mobile apps — are accessible via www.wineonaplatter.com.

Agro-Industrial Parks Unlocking Opportunities for Africa’s Farmers

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Agro-Industrial Parks Unlocking Opportunities for Africa’s Farmers

Africa’s farmers stand at the heart of a continent with immense agricultural potential, yet too often their hard work is undermined by systemic challenges. Post-harvest losses of over 30% and the absence of local processing facilities mean that crops harvested with sweat and dedication frequently go to waste. At the same time, the reliance on imported processed foods drains foreign exchange and limits opportunities for rural communities.

At the upcoming African Agri Investment Indaba in Cape Town this November, Agro-Industrial Parks (AIPs) will take centrestage as a strategy for Africa’s agricultural transformation. These integrated zones, which bring processing plants, storage facilities, and logistics infrastructure closer to where food is grown, are being championed as potential game changers for farmers and rural economies.

A New Lifeline for Farmers

For farmers, the expected benefits are immediate and tangible. By reducing losses after harvest, AIPs can ensure that more of what is grown reaches the market in usable form. Farmers would gain reliable buyers for their crops, since processing facilities located nearby would provide a ready demand for produce such as tomatoes, maize, and grains. This stability not only promises higher farm incomes, but also encourages investment in better seeds, inputs, and equipment, fueling a cycle of growth.

Equally important, AIPs could enable farmers to move beyond being raw material suppliers. Through value addition—turning cassava into flour, tomatoes into sauces, or grains into fortified foods—farmers can capture a greater share of the consumer price. This shift would strengthen rural economies, create skilled jobs for young people, and enhance food security by ensuring a consistent supply of affordable, nutritious products.
Organisers of the Indaba note that Agro-Industrial Parks are not just about infrastructure.

They represent ecosystems for transformation, where farmers, financiers, technology providers, and policymakers come together to shape a sustainable and inclusive future for African agriculture.

If successfully implemented, AIPs could become one of the most significant catalysts for lifting farmers out of subsistence and into prosperity—securing both livelihoods and the continent’s food future.

Historic Milestone for Blaauwklippen as The House of Zin Is Officially Unveiled

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Historic Milestone for Blaauwklippen as The House of Zin Is Officially Unveiled

Blaauwklippen has created a defining moment in South Africa’s wine narrative with the launch of The House of Zin, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the country’s wine heritage. As the first wine farm in South Africa to plant Zinfandel, Blaauwklippen established the foundation for a varietal that would become synonymous with craftsmanship, perseverance, and innovation. Today, the estate remains the leading authority on Zinfandel, shaping its legacy on South African soil with unwavering dedication.

A Personal and Passionate Journey with Zinfandel

Winemaker Narina Cloete describes the estate’s relationship with Zinfandel as deeply meaningful.

“Our journey with Zinfandel is deeply personal,” she explains. “It’s a true privilege and honour to be a part of this amazing chapter in Blaauwklippen’s Zinfandel legacy. Zinfandel is and will forever be a varietal that’s close to my heart, as it takes special craft and care to create the perfect vintage.”

Blaauwklippen

Blaauwklippen’s journey has been one of courage and conviction. It remains the only farm in Africa to produce a 100% Zinfandel Cap Classique, a testament to its relentless pursuit of excellence and its profound understanding of this remarkable cultivar. Each vintage reflects decades of passion, intuition, and experience, honouring the estate’s origins while embracing its future. This philosophy is captured in the guiding words: Then. Now. Forever. A tribute to heritage, a celebration of present craft, and a promise to the future.

A Story Centuries in the Making

Founded in 1682, Blaauwklippen stands as one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms and the first registered company in the country. Yet its story continues to unfold. With the introduction of The House of Zin, the estate opens a new chapter in a legacy that becomes richer with each passing vintage.

The Inaugural Release: A 100% Zinfandel Rosé

The first release under the new banner is a 100% Zinfandel Rosé. Its label is more than artistic packaging; it is a visual narrative of Blaauwklippen’s evolution. The “Z” appears in vine-inspired vintage lettering, reflecting heritage. The “I” is rendered as a modern serif cut-out, offering a view into the present and the wine inside the bottle. The “N” appears in a futuristic typeface, pointing toward what lies ahead. Together, these elements express the estate’s journey across centuries.

A Label That Holds a Legacy

The label tells the story of South Africa’s oldest wine farm and first registered company. It tells the story of the country’s only 100% Zinfandel Rosé and its only 100% Zinfandel Cap Classique. It also tells the story of a farm whose heritage runs deep and whose future remains exceptionally promising—an estate defined not by looking back, but by forging forward.

The Custodian of Zinfandel in South Africa

With The House of Zin, Blaauwklippen reaffirms its role as South Africa’s custodian of Zinfandel. The estate honours its past, elevates its present craft, and continues shaping its future with purpose.

Blaauwklippen stands as The House of Zin.
And the journey continues—then, now, and forever.

African Agri Investment Indaba 2025: A Turning Point for Farmers

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African Agri Investment Indaba 2025: A Turning Point for Farmers

Africa stands at a crossroads, facing mounting climate pressures and food insecurity. The continent is being called to chart its own agricultural future, and from 24 – 26 November 2025, leaders from across the agrifood value chain will gather in Cape Town for the African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) — the continent’s largest agrifood investment event.

The Indaba brings together governments, financiers, agribusiness leaders, and innovators. This year’s theme — “The New World Order: A Self-Sufficient Africa” — is a clear call to action, aimed at policymakers, investors, and, crucially, the farmers who form the backbone of African agriculture.

For farmers, the Indaba offers a direct gateway to opportunity. Dedicated sessions on climate-smart practices, local value chains, and food processing are designed to tackle daily challenges such as rising input costs and post-harvest losses. Farmers will gain practical insights and strategies from experts already implementing solutions across the continent.

A major highlight is the B2B matchmaking service, which allows farmers and cooperatives to connect directly with buyers, processors, and technology providers. These connections are vital for securing reliable markets and better prices for produce. Attendees can also explore partnerships with financiers and agri-tech innovators, including those featured in the Seeds & Startups showcase.

As Africa accelerates its journey toward food self-reliance, the AAII represents a critical opportunity for farmers to be part of the conversations, deals, and decisions that will define the continent’s agricultural future.

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