THE FUSE

The North West Agriculture Budget Vote held on 24 June placed a strong focus on building a productive, sustainable and inclusive agricultural sector. The event brought together government leaders, researchers and industry stakeholders to reflect on the priorities shaping agriculture in the province. It highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing food security, rural development and long term agricultural growth. A key message from the engagement was that agriculture cannot advance without strong scientific input and evidence based decision making. The discussions reinforced a shared commitment to strengthening the sector through innovation and practical support for farmers.