AGDA - Agricultural Development Agency

06/06/2026

Out CEO Leona Archary participated in the panel discussion on the catalytic role of finance at the AGBIZ congress. AGDA together with partners continues to explore innovative financing models to support growth and development.

04/06/2026

AGDA Board members have joined industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders at the Agbiz Congress in Gqeberha! (Port Elizabeth).

As an organisation committed to advancing agricultural development, transformation, and inclusive growth, AGDA values platforms that bring together diverse voices to address the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of South African agriculture.

Follow our social media channels as the Congress unfolds.



Agbiz (Agricultural Business Chamber)

01/06/2026

Calling all agricultural value-chain players!

Join the AGDA partnership network and become part of a growing ecosystem driving farmer development, market access, collaboration and sustainable growth in agriculture.

Let’s build stronger value chains together.

Find out more here: https://agda.org.za/partnership/

29/05/2026

AGDA was proud to be part of Food For Mzansi’s 2026 Gauteng Farmers’ Day in partnership with Agri Skills Transfer at Farm Klipfontein, Cullinan. 🌱🚜

The event brought together farmers, agripreneurs, industry leaders and agricultural stakeholders for insightful discussions, practical demonstrations and valuable networking opportunities focused on the future of South African agriculture.

From biosecurity and livestock management to hydroponics, greenhouse production, poultry, feedlot systems and agricultural technology, the day provided practical knowledge and inspiration for the next generation of farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs.

29/05/2026

Speak to Beatrix de Witt, Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Manage Solutions, and she’ll tell you how she rejects traditional command-and-control leadership.

Read in our latest newsletter, how she approaches leadership.

LINK: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/0c900159ef.html

27/05/2026

Partnerships that drive impact 🌱🤝

AGDA is proud to partner with Nedbank in strengthening the Nedbank Incubator Programme by helping farmers move beyond support into sustainable commercial growth.

Through the partnership, farmers like Koketso Mofokeng are turning dreams into reality. She was able to move from leasing farmland to purchasing her own farm, while improving infrastructure and creating a stronger future for her agribusiness.



Nedbank

25/05/2026

With the support from Unity Agri Thubelihle Mthombeni of Gegana Business Enterprise has been able to navigate a challenging maize season with confidence.

Hear what he had to say!

22/05/2026

It was a pleasure to host students from the Arizona State University and showcase the role organisations like AGDA, Brand Republic, The South African Grain Information Service and The Southern African Grain Laboratory play in SA agriculture. 🎓🎓

These exchanges are vital for building global understanding, encouraging innovation and exposing future agricultural leaders to the realities and opportunities within South African agriculture.

20/05/2026

🚨 Attention all agri-entrepreneurs. This is YOUR sign to level up! 🚨

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The 2026 Marketplace Sellers Growth Programme, powered by Takealot, GIBS and Naspers Labs, is now OPEN for applications!

If your business creates products suited for online retail, then this opportunity is for you.

📌 Closing date: 31 May 2026
👉 Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JB7L6HP



Takealot

20/05/2026