Food For Mzansi
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80+ community gardens sell produce at Shoprite, Checkers
Community growers across southern Africa took their fresh produce directly to supermarket shoppers during Shoprite’s annual Market Day. The initiative gives up-and-coming farmers valuable retail experience and a chance to turn small-scale farming into sustainable businesses. 80+…
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From notebook to digital: You don’t have to digitalise your farm overnight
PARTNER CONTENT: Digitalising your farm operation is a journey, not an instant transformation. With guidance from Agritistics, you can organise scattered notes, WhatsApp messages, and spreadsheets into consistent digital formats to track yields and costs. From notebook to…
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Farmers speak out: What they need from municipal leadership now
Ahead of the 4 November municipal elections, Food For Mzansi spoke with farmers across all nine provinces to understand their expectations for local leadership. From rural road repairs to reliable water access, agricultural voices outline the ethical, approachable, and…
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This week’s agri events: 02 – 06 November
The year is not over yet! There are livestock auctions taking place across South Africa, and for those looking to kick back with the family and network with other farmers, visit the Tulbach Agricultural Show. This week’s agri events: 02 – 06 November appeared first on Food For…
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Climate change could force redesign of SA’s farming regions – ARC
Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall could force SA agriculture to shift where crops are grown. A new ARC study reveals that shifting 10% of production for key commodities like maize and citrus toward newly suitable agroecological zones offers significant long-term…
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Early heat lowers Tru-Cape cherry harvest, but brings top quality
Unfavourable weather and early flowering caused a 50% drop in Tru-Cape’s cherry harvest this season. However, fruit quality reached an all-time high, boasting high sugar levels and sizes up to 30 mm. Early heat lowers Tru-Cape cherry harvest, but brings top quality appeared…
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Godlimpi calls for innovative sugarcane grower financing
Access to finance remains a major hurdle for South Africa’s sugarcane growers. Deputy minister Zuko Godlimpi is calling on the government and financial institutions to fix structural funding barriers and help smallholders aggregate land to secure capital. Godlimpi calls for…
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Brotherly hustle: Limpopo duo takes egg business to campus
Can university students help solve food insecurity? Brothers Phuti and Dumisani Maake think so! By delivering fresh eggs between classes, Maake Poultry provides affordable nutrition to students in Limpopo while building a sustainable family business. Brotherly hustle: Limpopo…
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Nedbank: ‘Transformation must deliver sustainable farmers’
PARTNER CONTENT: Nedbank’s Cobus de Bruyn argues that meaningful agricultural transformation must go beyond land transfers to building productive, profitable and commercially sustainable farming businesses. He unpacks the barriers facing black farmers, the need for blended…
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Municipal failure drives up production costs for poultry farmers
Failing municipal infrastructure and erratic water and power supplies are crippling South Africa’s poultry industry ahead of local elections. At a recent FairPlay Movement webinar, experts stressed that fixing local municipal infrastructure is essential to protect rural jobs and…
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Minister launches R1.2b land reform programme to support farmers
The government has committed R1.2 billion to the newly launched Integrated Support Programme, partnering with the Land Bank, DBSA, and IDC. The programme promises comprehensive support, including critical funding, infrastructure, and market access. Minister launches R1.2b land…
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Young scientist safeguards Mzansi’s crops and food security
Asande Khumalo views plant pathology as being a doctor for crops. Investigating how beneficial microorganisms and recycled agricultural waste can suppress soilborne diseases, the young UKZN scientist bridges laboratory innovation with sustainable farming. Young scientist…
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Fruit SA: Giving transformation a seat at the strategy table
True agricultural transformation is a continuous process, not a single event. Fruit South Africa’s Nomonde Ntloko examines the hurdles emerging fruit producers face, including infrastructure gaps and market access. She argues for a tiered, evolutionary approach to…
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Veggie prices plummet: Why your grocery bill might drop this week
Fresh produce markets are sending a clear signal: supply is winning the battle against demand. Potatoes fell over 20%, tomatoes dropped 14%, and green beans plunged almost 30%. Veggie prices plummet: Why your grocery bill might drop this week appeared first on Food For Mzansi
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SA’s sugar industry at a crossroads: The shift to bioethanol
South Africa produces 1.9 million tonnes of sugar annually, but local demand absorbs only 1.5 million. Ricky Govender, MD of Illovo Sugar SA, explains why converting surplus sugarcane into domestic bioethanol can safeguard 330 000 livelihoods, cut fuel imports, and power a…
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Maleka engineers hydroponic solutions for emerging farmers
Mogale Maleke, Gauteng’s Young Farmer of the Year runner-up, is combining mechanical engineering with hydroponic technology to transform urban agriculture. AB Farms designs custom, water-efficient systems to help small- and medium-scale farmers boost yields in small spaces.…
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Agda congress: Why production alone won’t save your farm
Unlocking commercial success for emerging farmers takes more than land and funding. At the recent Agda annual congress, industry leaders called for better market access, patient capital, and agro-processing opportunities. Agda congress: Why production alone won’t save your farm…
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Youth agri programme graduates the first cohort of young farmers
Twenty Gauteng high school learners have officially graduated from an innovative occupational agricultural training programme delivered by ESM and Omnia. These inspiring graduates aren’t just earning qualifications; their school garden projects are already helping feed over 2…
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‘No books, no loan’: How compliance unlocks farm finance
Financial compliance is crucial for securing loans, grants, and retail contracts. Learn how clear farm records, tax compliance, and asset registers unlock growth for your agribusiness. ‘No books, no loan’: How compliance unlocks farm finance appeared first on Food For Mzansi
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Early warning action essential as dry weather increases fire risk
Rising temperatures, El Niño, and invasive alien vegetation elevate South Africa's wildfire risks. Tiaan Pool from Nelson Mandela University breaks down why proactive landscape management and early action are critical for farmers and land managers. Early warning action essential…