Agriculture is not just about production, it’s about people, systems, and collaboration.

In this episode of Planting the Seed, Mmatsheko Mosito sits down with Leona Archary, CEO of the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA), to reflect on 2025 and explore integrated plans shaping inclusive agricultural growth as we look ahead to 2026.

Agriculture is not just about production, it&rsquo;s about people, systems, and collaboration.
In this episode of Planting the Seed, Mmatsheko Mosito sits down with Leona Archary, CEO of the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA), to reflect on 2025 and explore integrated plans shaping inclusive agricultural growth as we look ahead to 2026.

Various types of farming, agro-processing, agro-technology, agropreneurship.

Various types of farming, agro-processing, agro-technology, agropreneurship.

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AGDA CEO, Leona Archary talks agri development

In December 2025, the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Honourable Bernice Swarts, officially launched the National Biodiversity Assessment 2025 which is the most comprehensive picture we have of the state of South Africa’s ecosystems, species, and natural systems.

To help us unpack what this assessment means for all, Carol Poole, Project Manager of the National Biodiversity Assessment at SANBI speaks to Mmatsheko Mosito.

In December 2025, the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Honourable Bernice Swarts, officially launched the National Biodiversity Assessment 2025 which is the most comprehensive picture we have of the state of South Africa&rsquo;s ecosystems, species, and natural systems.
To help us unpack what this assessment means for all,&nbsp;Carol Poole, Project Manager of the National Biodiversity Assessment at SANBI speaks to Mmatsheko Mosito.

Discussing the National Biodiversity Assessment 2025 

Planting seeds for the next generation of African agri-entrepreneurs with Agri business analyst and coach, Alfred Ukane.

Planting seeds for the next generation of African agri-entrepreneurs with Agri business analyst and coach, Alfred Ukane.

 Alfred Ukane talks agribusiness outlook for 2026

A bold new chapter is unfolding in the Eastern Cape.

On September 5,  2025, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education & Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, together with local leaders and the Wholesale & Retail SETA led by CEO Tom Mkhwanazi, broke ground on an R80 million Agricultural Retail Hubat Ingwe TVET College.

A bold new chapter is unfolding in the Eastern Cape.
On September 5,&nbsp; 2025, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education &amp; Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, together with local leaders and the Wholesale &amp; Retail SETA led by CEO Tom Mkhwanazi, broke ground on an R80 million Agricultural Retail Hubat Ingwe TVET College.

AGDA CEO, Leona Archary talks agri development

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