Recorded on the sidelines of the Agbiz Congress 2026 in Gqeberha, this episode of AgriView with Wandile features a wide-ranging conversation with Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, Mooketsa Ramasodi.
Reflecting on a sector that continues to deliver record harvests, expanding exports and rising employment, the discussion explores the policy priorities needed to sustain South Africa’s agricultural growth while responding to ongoing challenges such as foot-and-mouth disease, extreme weather events and market access constraints.
The conversation also examines the future of South African agriculture through the lens of food security, blended finance, biosecurity, digitalisation and innovation. From strengthening extension services and expanding export opportunities to embracing new breeding technologies and improving regulatory efficiency, Director-General Ramasodi outlines the initiatives shaping the sector’s next chapter.
It is an insightful discussion on how government, industry and farmers can work together to unlock agriculture’s full potential and build a more resilient, competitive and inclusive agricultural economy.
