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18/06/2026
The Department of Agriculture’s Youth Month Ministerial Roundtable was hosted at ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij in Stellenbosch on 17 June 2026.
The engagement brought together representatives from government, industry and development organisations to discuss youth entrepreneurship in agriculture, barriers facing young entrants to the sector, and opportunities to strengthen youth participation through partnerships and skills development.
Meet Matthew Webber, a Research Technician at ARC-INF/NVB’s Plant Protection Division. This Youth Day, we recognise the value of young professionals whose expertise, curiosity, and commitment strengthen South Africa’s research capacity and contribute to solving agricultural challenges.
11/06/2026
Gallery: South Africa–Italy Agriculture Business Forum 🇿🇦🇮🇹
📍 Day 2: Delegates Visit ARC Nietvoorbij for a Wine Tasting Experience
09/06/2026
Bilateral discussions between the Agricultural Research Council and Italy’s Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA) focused on opportunities to strengthen cooperation in agricultural science, innovation and research collaboration.
The engagement brought together ARC President and CEO Dr Litha Magingxa, Dr Petronella Chaminuka, Dr Linda Mtwisha and CREA President Professor Andrea Rocchi during the South Africa–Italy Agriculture Business Forum.
09/06/2026
What will agriculture need to thrive in the future?
At the South Africa–Italy Agriculture Business Forum, two ARC led discussions tackled this question from different angles.
Dr Linda Mtwisha moderated a session on climate smart agriculture, where delegates explored practical solutions to strengthen resilience and sustainability across agricultural systems.
At the same time, Dr Petronella Chaminuka led discussions on youth, innovation and entrepreneurship, focusing on how the sector can create opportunities for the next generation.
The message from both sessions was clear: the future of agriculture depends on innovation, resilience and people.
The ARC’s dairy and meat product exhibition attracted plenty of interest at the South Africa–Italy Agriculture Business Forum, with delegates sampling a range of dairy products and learning more about research driven innovation in the sector.
The crowd favourite? What visitors proudly called “the cheesiest cheese”, which earned rave reviews from everyone 😊 🧀
The inaugural South Africa–Italy Agriculture Business Forum officially opened in Cape Town today, bringing together policymakers, researchers, agribusiness leaders and investors to explore opportunities for greater cooperation between the two countries.
Discussions over the next two days will focus on agricultural trade, technology transfer, agro processing, climate resilience and investment opportunities across agricultural value chains.
The Forum forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic and agricultural relations between South Africa and Italy.
05/06/2026
Call for Nominations: Agricultural Research Council Board
The Minister of Agriculture invites nominations of suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Council in terms of the Agricultural Research Act, 1990.
The ARC plays a vital role in advancing agricultural research, innovation, technology transfer, and human capital development in support of a sustainable and competitive agricultural sector.
📅 Closing date for nominations: 15 June 2026
For nomination requirements and submission details, please refer to the notice
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