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AGBIZ CONGRESS 2026 WRAPS UP SUCCESSFULLY IN GQEBERHA
Agbiz would like to extend its sincere thanks to all delegates, members, sponsors, speakers, students, media partners and stakeholders who contributed to the success of the Agbiz Congress 2026 in Gqeberha.
Held under the theme Embracing Collaboration, the Congress brought together leaders from across South Africa's agricultural value chains for two days of insightful discussions, networking and engagement on the future of agriculture, agribusiness and economic growth.
A key milestone of the Congress was the election of Agbiz's new leadership. Members elected PG Strauss as Chairperson, with Lukeshni Chetty and Francois Swanepoel elected as Deputy Chairpersons. Boitshoko Ntshabele and Tobias Doyer were elected as Steering Committee members, marking an important new chapter for the organisation.
Read more about the newly elected leadership here:
https://www.agbiz.co.za/blog/details/agbiz-congress-2026-opens-in-gqeberha-with-new-leadership-and-a-focus-on-embracin
The Congress programme featured a packed line-up of speakers and discussions covering geopolitics, economic diplomacy, infrastructure, logistics, finance, biosecurity, policy, trade and agricultural growth. Delegates also heard from Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and numerous leaders from government, business and industry.
Another highlight was the Netafim-sponsored Student Case Competition, where some of South Africa's brightest future agricultural leaders presented innovative solutions to challenges facing the wheat value chain. The competition showcased the depth of talent emerging from the country's universities and the importance of investing in future industry leaders.
Read more about the Student Case Competition and winners here:
https://www.agbiz.co.za/blog/details/future-agricultural-leaders-shine-at-agbiz-congress-2026-student-case-competition
Read the Day One Congress recap here:
https://www.agbiz.co.za/blog/details/agbiz-congress-2026-opens-strongly-in-gqeberha-with-focus-on-collaboration-growt
View all Congress photos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PCVFsxZn_4cXLoVPDRLWTh9ioXz7pJBv
Watch Congress highlights:
Theo Boshoff – Agbiz Congress 2026 is officially underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRUQUcP6efo
Tanya Cohen – What will it take to accelerate structural reforms in South Africa?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R97bTCzyyZ0
Incoming Agbiz Chairperson PG Strauss on collaboration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cALsxYqgqMM
Thank you once again to everyone who participated in and supported Agbiz Congress 2026. The conversations, partnerships and ideas shared throughout the event reaffirmed the importance of collaboration in building a competitive, sustainable and inclusive future for South African agriculture.
We look forward to continuing these discussions and working together to advance the sector in the years ahead.
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