The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA), invites agricultural and agro-processing businesses to a free informative webinar on export readiness. This online session is designed to equip enterprises with the practical knowledge, skills, and tools needed to access international markets.
As global demand for value-added agricultural products grows, South African agro-processors face both opportunities and complex compliance requirements. This webinar bridges that gap by providing expert guidance on market access, product development, and available government support programmes.
Webinar Date & Platform
- Date: 26 June 2026
- Time: 10:30 – 12:00
- Platform: Microsoft Teams (online only – no physical venue)
- Cost: Free of charge
- Registration: Required via the link provided in the tender notice
- Register here: Agro-Processing and Export Readiness Webinar
Key Topics to Be Covered
The session will address four critical pillars of export readiness:
- Export opportunities and market access: Identifying high-demand markets for South African agro-processed goods.
- International market requirements and compliance: Understanding sanitary and phytosanitary standards, certification, and trade regulations.
- Packaging, labelling and product development: Adapting products to meet international consumer expectations and legal labelling requirements.
- Support programmes: Overview of SEDFA’s Export Development Programme and Department of Agriculture initiatives.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is aimed at:
- Agricultural producers looking to process and export
- Existing agro-processing enterprises seeking to expand into new markets
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage sector
- Cooperatives and agribusinesses with export potential
Attendees will gain actionable insights to help their businesses compete globally.
SEDFA Export Development Programme
SEDFA, a development finance institution focused on small enterprises, offers targeted support to help agro-processors overcome export barriers. The webinar will detail:
- Pre-export technical assistance
- Market entry facilitation
- Compliance and certification guidance
- Linkages with international buyers
Department of Agriculture’s Role
The Department of Agriculture will present on:
- Trade agreements and preferential market access
- Export certification processes (e.g., Phytosanitary certificates)
- Alignment with the Agricultural and Agro-Processing Master Plan
- Support for value-added product development
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Driving Global Competitiveness
By leveraging this collaborative initiative, South African agro-processors can transition from local suppliers to formidable global competitors, driving economic growth within the agricultural sector.
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