Brief
AgriSA outlines five policy priorities for South African agriculture
At its 2026 Congress, AgriSA called for stronger accountability, collaboration and concrete reforms across five key areas.
By Felo News Desk · Published
At the AgriSA Congress on 15 October 2026, the organisation presented five policy priorities aimed at strengthening South African agriculture, according to bizcommunity.com.
What happened
The congress, themed “The Path is Clear”, detailed a mandate covering land and development, natural resources, labour, rural safety and economics and trade. AgriSA said the next growth phase depends on effective institutions, clear accountability and collaboration among government, organised agriculture, commodity bodies, business and farmers.
What was said
President Willem de Chavonnes Vrugt told the gathering, “You can farm individually, but you cannot build agriculture individually,” and added, “The five mandates give us the substance. Our network gives us the reach. Our partnerships give us leverage. What matters now is execution by all organisations that has an impact on agriculture.”
Key facts
- AgriSA announced five policy priorities at its 2026 Congress. (bizcommunity.com)
- The priorities cover land reform, water governance, labour, rural safety and trade. (bizcommunity.com)
- President Willem de Chavonnes Vrugt emphasized execution and collaboration. (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “AgriSA sets 5 priorities to strengthen South African agriculture”
