Agricultural shows must change lives, not just hand out ribbons

Farmer's WeeklyClayton Swart · 6 November 2026 at 11:00

On day two of the 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference, hosted in Cape Town from 1 to 5 November, delegates heard how shows across the Commonwealth are helping to develop future agricultural leaders, reconnect consumers with farming, and create opportunities that extend far beyond the…
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