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Meet the new face of South African agriculture. We believe in the power of agriculture to promote nation building and social cohesion by telling stories that are often overlooked by broader society. www.FoodForMzansi.co.za
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The Nqabarha Cooperative in Willowvale has received R350 000 from the ECDC’s Imvaba Cooperative Fund to grow its livestock business. With 20 new heifers and improved animal care, the group is gearing up for the commercial market, and helping fellow farmers thrive.
R350k boost helps EC co-op scale up livestock business
The Nqabarha Cooperative in Willowvale has received R350 000 from the ECDC’s Imvaba Cooperative Fund to grow its livestock business. With 20 new heifers and improved animal care, the group is gearing up for the commercial market, and helping fellow farmers thrive.
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Potatoes SA’s collaboration with the National School Nutrition Programme is showing how local, whole foods can transform child nutrition. Early results from Gauteng schools reveal that including potatoes in daily meals improves satiety and classroom concentration, while addressing malnutrition.
Potatoes SA and DBE partner to power up school nutrition
Potatoes SA’s collaboration with the National School Nutrition Programme is showing how local, whole foods can transform child nutrition. Early results from Gauteng schools reveal that including potatoes in daily meals improves satiety and classroom concentration, while addressing long-term malnutrition.
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Record harvest, healthier soil, lower costs. Ruhan Hauman from Diepgat Farm is showing South Africa what regenerative farming can achieve. By working with nature – using compost, cover crops, and grazing cows – he’s producing top-quality apples and pears sustainably.
Rugby to regenerative farming: Ruhan scores with record harvest
Record harvest, healthier soil, lower costs. Ruhan Hauman from Diepgat Farm is showing South Africa what regenerative farming can achieve. By working with nature – using compost, cover crops, and grazing cows – he’s producing top-quality apples and pears sustainably.
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Homemade custard is the perfect summer dessert. Packed with flavour and free from preservatives, this easy recipe lets you control the sugar and fat content. Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a delicious twist, and serve it with berries, apple crumble, or mango for a yummy treat.
Sweet, smooth, and healthy: Whip up your own custard
Homemade custard is the perfect summer dessert. Packed with flavour and free from preservatives, this easy recipe lets you control the sugar and fat content. Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a delicious twist, and serve it with berries, apple crumble, or mango for a yummy treat.
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SA’s agriculture department is calling for urgent investment in the bio-economy to drive inclusive growth and environmental sustainability. By investing in bio-innovation, from resilient crops to sustainable agro-processing, the sector can create new green jobs and transform waste into wealth.
Turning waste into wealth: Bio-economy holds key to growth
South Africa’s agriculture department is calling for urgent investment in the bio-economy to drive inclusive growth and environmental sustainability. By investing in bio-innovation, from resilient crops to sustainable agro-processing, the sector can create new green jobs and transform waste into wealth.
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North West farmer Ipeleng Kwadi-Seboni continues to make her mark in agriculture, recently being named the Mail & Guardian Power of Women 2025 Award winner. The honour celebrates her dedication to sustainable farming, youth empowerment, and reshaping leadership in Mzansi’s agricultural landscape.
Ipeleng wins prestigious M&G Power of Women Award
North West farmer Ipeleng Kwadi-Seboni continues to make her mark in agriculture, recently being named the Mail & Guardian Power of Women 2025 Award winner. The honour celebrates her dedication to sustainable farming, youth empowerment, and reshaping leadership in Mzansi’s agricultural landscape.
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Experts say tackling climate change in agriculture isn’t just a tech challenge; it’s a governance one. At a Unisa–AgriSETA webinar, leaders urged for farmer-led research, AI tools, and stronger regional cooperation to build a resilient food system.
Farmers must lead climate-smart policies, say experts
Experts say tackling climate change in agriculture isn’t just a tech challenge; it’s a governance one. At a Unisa–AgriSETA webinar, leaders urged for farmer-led research, AI tools, and stronger regional cooperation to build a resilient food system.
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A new stone fruit trade agreement between South Africa and China marks a breakthrough for local producers. For the first time, China will import five varieties of South African stone fruit under one deal, strengthening agricultural ties, creating jobs, and diversifying export markets.
SA secures landmark stone fruit deal with China
A new stone fruit trade agreement between South Africa and China marks a breakthrough for local producers. For the first time, China will import five varieties of South African stone fruit under one deal, strengthening agricultural ties, creating jobs, and diversifying export markets.
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All eyes are on KwaZulu-Natal as the South African Agricultural Awards 2025 gear up for an unforgettable night on Friday, 7 November. In proud partnership with AgriSETA, the awards will honour the innovators and changemakers driving the future of agriculture.
South African Agricultural Awards set to shine in Durban
All eyes are on KwaZulu-Natal as the South African Agricultural Awards 2025 gear up for an unforgettable night on Friday, 7 November. In proud partnership with AgriSETA, the awards will honour the innovators and changemakers driving the future of agriculture.
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Celebrate World Bread Day and World Food Day with a creative twist: red wine sourdough. Crafted through a unique collaboration between winemakers and artisanal bakers, this loaf blends the rich notes of cabernet sauvignon with the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread for a sensory feast.
Raise a toast to bread: Where winemaking meets baking
Celebrate World Bread Day and World Food Day with a creative twist: red wine sourdough. Crafted through a unique collaboration between winemakers and artisanal bakers, this loaf blends the rich notes of cabernet sauvignon with the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread for a sensory feast.
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This World Food Day, South Africa must bridge the gap between national food supply and household hunger. Experts from the Agricultural Research Council say own food production — like backyard gardens — can boost resilience, improve nutrition, and uphold the constitutional right to food.
How home gardens could transform SA’s food system
This World Food Day, South Africa must bridge the gap between national food supply and household hunger. Experts from the Agricultural Research Council say own food production — like backyard gardens — can boost resilience, improve nutrition, and uphold the constitutional right to food.
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Workplace injuries can strike any farm, big or small, and compliance with SA’s Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (Coida) is key to protection. Expert Stephan Pietersen explains how farmers can avoid costly mistakes and ensure their workers are covered when accidents happen.
What every farmer should know about workplace injury laws
Workplace injuries can strike any farm, big or small, and compliance with South Africa’s Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (Coida) is key to protection. Expert Stephan Pietersen explains how farmers can avoid costly mistakes and ensure their workers are covered when accidents happen.
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After months of uncertainty, Daybreak Foods is back on track in its turnaround plan. Business rescue practitioner Tebogo Maoto says hatchery and breeder operations are steadily recovering, thanks to crucial PIC funding and stakeholder support aimed at restoring growth and protecting rural jobs.
Daybreak Foods hatches recovery with new rescue plan
After months of uncertainty, Daybreak Foods is back on track in its turnaround plan. Business rescue practitioner Tebogo Maoto says hatchery and breeder operations are steadily recovering, thanks to crucial PIC funding and stakeholder support aimed at restoring growth and protecting rural jobs.
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