In this powerful episode, Mmatsheko sits down with MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha to unpack the return of the iconic North West Agricultural Show and what it means for the province.

From bold policy shifts to district-level farmer empowerment, MEC Sambatha shares his vision for agriculture as a driver of economic growth, youth opportunity, and rural pride.

In this powerful episode, Mmatsheko sits down with MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha to unpack the return of the iconic North West Agricultural Show and what it means for the province.
From bold policy shifts to district-level farmer empowerment, MEC Sambatha shares his vision for agriculture as a driver of economic growth, youth opportunity, and rural pride.

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

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

Planting the Seed

MEC Madoda Sambatha on Reimagining Agriculture in the North West

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

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.

MEC Madoda Sambatha on Reimagining Agriculture in the North West

Planting the Seed

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