A conversation with Andrew Bennett, CEO of the South African Cultivar and Technology Agency (SACTA), about why better seed is central to South Africa’s food security
South Africa
August 26, 2026
Seed is where food security starts. In this episode of AgriView with Wandile, Wandile Sihlobo speaks to Andrew Bennett, CEO of the South African Cultivar and Technology Agency (SACTA), about why better seed is central to South Africa’s food security. They unpack how investment in new cultivars is helping to improve yields, particularly in wheat and soybeans, while maintaining the quality South African farmers and consumers depend on.
The conversation also looks at climate change, new breeding technologies, transformation and the global risks facing agricultural production. With South Africa still importing a significant share of its wheat, could faster access to new technologies help close the gap and strengthen our ability to feed a growing population? Wandile and Andrew Bennett explore what it will take to build a more productive, resilient and food-secure agricultural sector.
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