THE FUSE

The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA), together with the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture, participated in the annual two-day Farmers Indaba hosted by the Berlin Fort Jackson Farmers Association on 8 and 9 October 2026. Held in Berlin within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, the gathering brought farmers, agricultural stakeholders and development partners together to discuss opportunities for strengthening the agricultural sector. Led by the Executive Mayor of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Councillor Princess Faku, the event took place under the theme “Empowering Farmers for a Sustainable Tomorrow.” The Indaba provided an important platform for sharing knowledge, exploring new opportunities and building partnerships that can support farmers and rural communities. Its focus on agribusiness development, innovation and technology, food security and sustainability reflected the need for practical solutions to the challenges facing agriculture.