In 2025, South Africa's agricultural industry recorded close to one million jobs, with over 25% of them based out of the Western Cape region. Although this sector is crucial for the economy, agribusiness faces significant challenges due to outdated, paper-based bookkeeping systems that hinder productivity. This dependence on manual processes limits businesses' ability to adapt to a growing global market and meet export standards.
Digitization helps businesses boost efficiency, improve transparency, access financing, and enter new markets. Agribusinesses need to adopt innovative technologies to secure the future of agriculture in South Africa and meet changing consumer demands.
Barriers hindering growth in agribusiness
Agribusinesses face significant challenges with fragmented record-keeping an
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