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Young Farmers forge future at Farmer Indaba amid trade tensions [SOUND]

# Young farmers across southern Africa have called for transformation of Africa’s agricultural landscape. This comes amid rising US tariffs under president Donald Trump, raising concerns about potential market disruptions. Delegates gathered at the Farmers Indaba in Pretoria emphasised the need for policy reforms, land access, and funding to bolster food security and economic growth. Agricultural Development Agency CEO Leona Archary called for decisive sector transformation:

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