ROYAL ADDRESS: Princess Anne praises SA’s agricultural industry in whistle-stop visit to Cape
The Princess Royal was among business leaders, politicians and farming delegates when she took part in the Commonwealth Agriculture Conference.
On 3 November, the Princess Royal, Princess Anne of the British royal family, delivered a speech at the Commonwealth Agriculture Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The 76-year-old royal praised the country's agricultural industry, emphasizing the importance of technology and innovation in addressing agricultural challenges. A guest at the event, Princess Anne interacted with business leaders, politicians, and farming delegates, including Johann Rupert, a local South African businessman.
Rupert, the owner of the L’Ormarins Wine Estate, shared the challenges faced by farmers, including inclement weather, global wars, and taxes on their immovable assets. During his keynote address, Rupert quipped that he struggled to make money from farming and wine, highlighting the difficulty of turning agricultural work into a profitable business.
In her speech, Princess Anne highlighted the role of agriculture in providing nutrition to the world's population and expressed hope that the conference would inspire delegates to share their experiences and learn from one another.
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