Gauteng farmers urged to strengthen value-chain participation

Gauteng expo highlights progress in agro-processing industry

As in 2025, this year’s event was attended by farmers, financiers, researchers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, established agro-processing businesses, and representatives from various government bodies. Financing Gauteng’s Agro-Processing vision In her keynote address, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa highlighted progress made under the R100 million Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD)/N…

Gauteng farmers urged to strengthen value-chain participation

Gauteng’s agricultural sector is increasingly recognised as a strategic contributor to food security, employment creation and economic resilience, despite the province’s largely urban character. In an interview with Food For Mzansi, Dr Dalene Louw, chief executive of AgriCulture Gauteng, outlines the opportunities, challenges and partnerships shaping the future of farming and agro-processing in the province. […] Gauteng farmers urged to strength…