The hidden engine of agriculture – EP 14

South Africa’s booming agricultural sector isn’t just about exports, food prices, or droughts — it’s about science. In this episode, we uncover the unsung engine of agricultural progress: seed breeding, genetics, and the scientists behind it all.

From the lab to the land, these innovations are driving productivity, food security, rural jobs, and export success. But are we investing enough in the very foundation of our food system? And are regulators ready to embrace the technologies that could define our future?