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  "path": "/thought-leader/opinion/2026-02-20-the-sona-love-letter-to-sas-agric-sector/",
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  "textContent": "We are working to expand the sector and ensure we provide high-quality products to new markets. It remains key that the sector’s “knowledge infrastructure” is up to date and, importantly, that new entrant farmers are supported",
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