Summit on Climate Change and Agriculture 2025

The Summit on Climate Change and Agriculture 2025, hosted by Food For Mzansi, is South Africa’s premier gathering for stakeholders committed to safeguarding the future of farming. Taking place at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus on Saturday, 15 November 2025, this second annual summit unites farmers, agribusiness owners, policymakers, scientists, NGOs, academics, and innovators in a powerful movement to combat the climate crisis threatening the nation’s agricultural landscape.

With the rallying call “NO FARMERS. NO FUTURE.”, the summit tackles the existential threats posed by relentless droughts, invasive pests, and increasingly unpredictable weather. The expertly curated programme features a ministerial panel on urgent policy shifts, a keynote by a leading climate scientist, and hands-on sessions with agricultural experts sharing the latest strategies in drought resistance, water efficiency, and pest management.

Attendees will be inspired by success stories from resilient agribusinesses and farmers, discover innovative financial models supporting climate-smart agriculture, and network with thought leaders pioneering digital and agritech solutions for adaptation. Special focus is given to empowering small-scale farmers those most vulnerable through practical approaches and enabling technologies.

The summit also facilitates collaborations between NGOs and industry, connects financial institutions with innovation, and highlights cutting-edge agritech poised to reshape South African agriculture. Whether you are a farmer guarding your land, a policymaker crafting the future, an investor, researcher or technology pioneer, this event is your platform to strategize, collaborate and lead the charge for a sustainable agricultural future.

All are invited to join this movement of action and adaptation. Tickets to the summit are R275 (including VAT) and can be secured online.

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