Food For Mzansi
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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.
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About 60% of Africa is dryland, home to half a billion people. However, pastoralists and farmers are using innovation, mobility, and digital tools to thrive amid challenges. Experts say recognising this expertise is key to shaping more effective and sustainable dryland policies.
How pastoralists are redefining survival in Africa’s drylands
About 60% of Africa is dryland, home to half a billion people. However, pastoralists and farmers are using innovation, mobility, and digital tools to thrive amid challenges. Experts say recognising this expertise is key to shaping more effective and sustainable dryland policies.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
About 60% of Africa is dryland, home to half a billion people. However, pastoralists and farmers are using innovation, mobility, and digital tools to thrive amid challenges. Experts say recognising this expertise is key to shaping more effective and sustainable dryland policies.
Nature sustains every stage of the agricultural value chain, from fertile soils to pollination and water regulation. By restoring ecosystems and integrating natural capital into decision-making, the sector can secure long-term value for both people and the planet.
Farming with nature: The hidden power behind food security
Nature sustains every stage of the agricultural value chain, from fertile soils to pollination and water regulation. By restoring ecosystems and integrating natural capital into decision-making, the sector can secure long-term value for both people and the planet.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Nature sustains every stage of the agricultural value chain, from fertile soils to pollination and water regulation. By restoring ecosystems and integrating natural capital into decision-making, the sector can secure long-term value for both people and the planet.
Farming doesn’t end when the spray tank is empty. Proper cleanup is essential. CropLife South Africa shares tips on cleaning equipment, disposing of containers, caring for PPE, and personal decontamination.
After the field: Safe practices when the day is done
Farming doesn’t end when the spray tank is empty. Proper cleanup is essential. CropLife South Africa shares tips on cleaning equipment, disposing of containers, caring for PPE, and personal decontamination.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Farming doesn’t end when the spray tank is empty. Proper cleanup is essential. CropLife South Africa shares tips on cleaning equipment, disposing of containers, caring for PPE, and personal decontamination.
The new Plant Improvement Act came into effect this week. This law modernises regulations for seed and plant material quality, business registration, and variety evaluation. Experts say it’s a huge step for sustainable crop production and food security.
New Plant Improvement Act to boost SA crop quality
The new Plant Improvement Act came into effect this week. This law modernises regulations for seed and plant material quality, business registration, and variety evaluation. Experts say it’s a huge step for sustainable crop production and food security.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The new Plant Improvement Act came into effect this week. This law modernises regulations for seed and plant material quality, business registration, and variety evaluation. Experts say it’s a huge step for sustainable crop production and food security.
Under CFO Nkosinathi Baloyi, Joburg Market has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive clean audits, setting a benchmark for public sector governance. His disciplined financial leadership and strategic vision are transforming Africa’s largest fresh produce hub into a model of transparency.
Joburg Market shines with three consecutive clean audits
Under CFO Nkosinathi Baloyi, Joburg Market has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive clean audits, setting a benchmark for public sector governance. His disciplined financial leadership and strategic vision are transforming Africa’s largest fresh produce hub into a model of transparency.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Under CFO Nkosinathi Baloyi, Joburg Market has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive clean audits, setting a benchmark for public sector governance. His disciplined financial leadership and strategic vision are transforming Africa’s largest fresh produce hub into a model of transparency.
In the heart of Limpopo, a quiet agricultural revolution is unfolding. Stephen Mantsho, transformation manager at Subtrop, shares the remarkable work the organisation is doing to empower local farmers, while highlighting the crucial role of Nedbank in supporting these initiatives.
Subtrop and Nedbank drive transformation for Limpopo farmers
In the heart of Limpopo, a quiet agricultural revolution is unfolding. Stephen Mantsho, transformation manager at Subtrop, shares the remarkable work the organisation is doing to empower local farmers, while highlighting the crucial role of Nedbank in supporting these initiatives.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In the heart of Limpopo, a quiet agricultural revolution is unfolding. Stephen Mantsho, transformation manager at Subtrop, shares the remarkable work the organisation is doing to empower local farmers, while highlighting the crucial role of Nedbank in supporting these initiatives.
What happens when a Soweto trendsetter takes on Stellenbosch? Watch as Mpho Magadze, known as @sowetohippie, experiences winemaking for the first time at Delheim Wine Estate, discovering that wine is for everyone, not just connoisseurs.
A Journey of Firsts: When Soweto meets the Winelands
What happens when a Soweto trendsetter takes on Stellenbosch? Watch as Mpho Magadze, known as @sowetohippie, experiences winemaking for the first time at Delheim Wine Estate, discovering that wine is for everyone, not just connoisseurs.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
What happens when a Soweto trendsetter takes on Stellenbosch? Watch as Mpho Magadze, known as @sowetohippie, experiences winemaking for the first time at Delheim Wine Estate, discovering that wine is for everyone, not just connoisseurs.
Science and strategy unite as RMIS announces a new wave of research projects to address the real-world challenges facing SA’s red meat value chain. From livestock theft to FMD and market access, each project drives progress toward the Red Meat Industry Strategy 2030.
New RMIS research targets FMD, stock theft & market growth
Science and strategy unite as RMIS announces a new wave of research projects to address the real-world challenges facing SA’s red meat value chain. From livestock theft to FMD and market access, each project drives progress toward the Red Meat Industry Strategy 2030.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Science and strategy unite as RMIS announces a new wave of research projects to address the real-world challenges facing SA’s red meat value chain. From livestock theft to FMD and market access, each project drives progress toward the Red Meat Industry Strategy 2030.
Healthy soils, healthy harvests. On World Soil Day, discover how regenerative farming and natural biostimulants are rebuilding living soils, improving resilience, and boosting yields sustainably.
World Soil Day shines light on degraded farmland
Healthy soils, healthy harvests. On World Soil Day, discover how regenerative farming and natural biostimulants are rebuilding living soils, improving resilience, and boosting yields sustainably.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Healthy soils, healthy harvests. On World Soil Day, discover how regenerative farming and natural biostimulants are rebuilding living soils, improving resilience, and boosting yields sustainably.
Sunflower farming faces increasing pressure from drought and heat. Pannar Seed agronomist Corné van der Westhuizen shares smart strategies, focusing on hybrid selection and planting times, to manage climate risk.
How to protect sunflower yields from heat stress and drought
Sunflower farming faces increasing pressure from drought and heat. Pannar Seed agronomist Corné van der Westhuizen shares smart strategies, focusing on hybrid selection and planting times, to manage climate risk.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Sunflower farming faces increasing pressure from drought and heat. Pannar Seed agronomist Corné van der Westhuizen shares smart strategies, focusing on hybrid selection and planting times, to manage climate risk.
Financial pressure hit Nelia Ngulube hard, but she found her way forward right in her kitchen. While working full-time as a nanny, Nelia launched Yaya’s Rusks, transforming a cherished baking skill into a successful business.
Nanny Nelia bakes up success with Yaya’s Rusks
Financial pressure hit Nelia Ngulube hard, but she found her way forward right in her kitchen. While working full-time as a nanny, Nelia launched Yaya’s Rusks, transforming a cherished baking skill into a successful business.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Financial pressure hit Nelia Ngulube hard, but she found her way forward right in her kitchen. While working full-time as a nanny, Nelia launched Yaya’s Rusks, transforming a cherished baking skill into a successful business.
A truckload of Nguni cattle exposed a fraud scheme at Fort Hare’s Honeydale Farm. Investigations revealed years of corruption, undervalued sales, and missing livestock. Two men now face criminal charges.
Fraud exposed at Fort Hare’s Honeydale Research Farm
A truckload of Nguni cattle exposed a fraud scheme at Fort Hare’s Honeydale Farm. Investigations revealed years of corruption, undervalued sales, and missing livestock. Two men now face criminal charges.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A truckload of Nguni cattle exposed a fraud scheme at Fort Hare’s Honeydale Farm. Investigations revealed years of corruption, undervalued sales, and missing livestock. Two men now face criminal charges.
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has called on the government to separate politics from rural safety concerns. The organisation emphasised that protecting farmers and workers from crime is vital to safeguarding food security and sustaining rural livelihoods.
FSA: ‘Rural safety must not become a political football’
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has called on the government to separate politics from rural safety concerns. The organisation emphasised that protecting farmers and workers from crime is vital to safeguarding food security and sustaining rural livelihoods.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Free State Agriculture (FSA) has called on the government to separate politics from rural safety concerns. The organisation emphasised that protecting farmers and workers from crime is vital to safeguarding food security and sustaining rural livelihoods.
Do you want to take your potato salad to the next level? Chef Pumla’s sweet and sour curry roast salad and Ntombozuko Machesa's baby potato salad with chilli garlic butter are game-changers. So try these recipes!
Curry, chilli, and twang: Mzansi’s potato salad gets an upgrade
Do you want to take your potato salad to the next level? Chef Pumla’s sweet and sour curry roast salad and Ntombozuko Machesa's baby potato salad with chilli garlic butter are game-changers. So try these recipes!
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December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Do you want to take your potato salad to the next level? Chef Pumla’s sweet and sour curry roast salad and Ntombozuko Machesa's baby potato salad with chilli garlic butter are game-changers. So try these recipes!
Water scarcity is a critical challenge. Netafim's Richardt Scholtz shares how combining crop knowledge, soil data, and precision drip irrigation leads to success. Farmers can prevent waste, boost crop health, and unlock the full potential of their land.
Maximising water efficiency with drip irrigation
Water scarcity is a critical challenge. Netafim's Richardt Scholtz shares how combining crop knowledge, soil data, and precision drip irrigation leads to success. Farmers can prevent waste, boost crop health, and unlock the full potential of their land.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Water scarcity is a critical challenge. Netafim's Richardt Scholtz shares how combining crop knowledge, soil data, and precision drip irrigation leads to success. Farmers can prevent waste, boost crop health, and unlock the full potential of their land.
Investigations into Fort Hare’s Nguni Cattle Project reveal troubling findings: missing funds, poor governance, and questionable cattle deals. What began as a drive to uplift rural farmers has turned into a cautionary tale of alleged corruption. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is on the case.
Millions missing from Fort Hare’s Nguni cattle programme
Investigations into Fort Hare’s Nguni Cattle Project reveal troubling findings: missing funds, poor governance, and questionable cattle deals. What began as a drive to uplift rural farmers has turned into a cautionary tale of alleged corruption. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is now on the case.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Investigations into Fort Hare’s Nguni Cattle Project reveal troubling findings: missing funds, poor governance, and questionable cattle deals. What began as a drive to uplift rural farmers has turned into a cautionary tale of alleged corruption. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is on the case.
With sugar imports reaching unprecedented levels, South African Canegrowers warn of severe risks to rural jobs and local production. Their Save Our Sugar campaign calls on every South African to choose local sugar and keep rural economies alive.
Sugar imports threaten local industry and rural jobs
With sugar imports reaching unprecedented levels, South African Canegrowers warn of severe risks to rural jobs and local production. Their Save Our Sugar campaign calls on every South African to choose local sugar and keep rural economies alive.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
With sugar imports reaching unprecedented levels, South African Canegrowers warn of severe risks to rural jobs and local production. Their Save Our Sugar campaign calls on every South African to choose local sugar and keep rural economies alive.
Protecting your land means protecting your future. Dr Ndeke Musee unpacks planetary boundaries – scientific 'guardrails' that show farmers the safe limits for water use, soil management, and emissions.
Farming within limits: Understanding planetary boundaries
Protecting your land means protecting your future. Dr Ndeke Musee unpacks planetary boundaries – scientific 'guardrails' that show farmers the safe limits for water use, soil management, and emissions.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Protecting your land means protecting your future. Dr Ndeke Musee unpacks planetary boundaries – scientific 'guardrails' that show farmers the safe limits for water use, soil management, and emissions.
Graduating from the 12-month Corteva Agriscience SoilSistas programme has transformed Dora Masehela from a backyard gardener into a confident, business-minded farmer. The programme, a powerful blend of classroom and fieldwork, empowers women by building financial literacy and confidence.
SoilSistas celebrate graduation of empowered women farmers
Graduating from the 12-month Corteva Agriscience SoilSistas programme has transformed Dora Masehela from a backyard gardener into a confident, business-minded farmer. The programme, a powerful blend of classroom and fieldwork, empowers women by building financial literacy and confidence.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Graduating from the 12-month Corteva Agriscience SoilSistas programme has transformed Dora Masehela from a backyard gardener into a confident, business-minded farmer. The programme, a powerful blend of classroom and fieldwork, empowers women by building financial literacy and confidence.
South Africa's raisin industry is set for a major rebound. Nedbank's Daneel Rossouw says the industry must focus on sustainable practices, logistics improvements, and innovation in product formats to ride the global wave of demand for healthy, premium snacks.
Sweet potential: Raisin crop signals strong industry rebound
South Africa's raisin industry is set for a major rebound. Nedbank's Daneel Rossouw says the industry must focus on sustainable practices, logistics improvements, and innovation in product formats to ride the global wave of demand for healthy, premium snacks.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
South Africa's raisin industry is set for a major rebound. Nedbank's Daneel Rossouw says the industry must focus on sustainable practices, logistics improvements, and innovation in product formats to ride the global wave of demand for healthy, premium snacks.
While the lower wheat import tariff could ease financial pressure on millers and improve affordability, delays in implementation continue to burden the industry. Sacota and stakeholders have proposed an automated tariff adjustment system to ensure faster, more predictable changes.
Tariff delays cost wheat importers millions, warns Sacota
While the lower wheat import tariff could ease financial pressure on millers and improve affordability, delays in implementation continue to burden the industry. Sacota and stakeholders have proposed an automated tariff adjustment system to ensure faster, more predictable changes and greater pricing stability.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
While the lower wheat import tariff could ease financial pressure on millers and improve affordability, delays in implementation continue to burden the industry. Sacota and stakeholders have proposed an automated tariff adjustment system to ensure faster, more predictable changes.
The 2025 Beer Trophy Awards showcased the industry's massive impact on the SA economy and job creation. Basa CEO Charlene Louw highlighted the exciting trend of fruity, lighter, and low-alcohol styles that are reshaping the market. Innovative umqombothi products also received a nod from the judges.
SA beer awards celebrate jobs and brewing innovation
The 2025 Beer Trophy Awards showcased the industry's massive impact on the SA economy and job creation. Basa CEO Charlene Louw highlighted the exciting trend of fruity, lighter, and low-alcohol styles that are reshaping the market. Innovative umqombothi products also received a nod from the judges.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The 2025 Beer Trophy Awards showcased the industry's massive impact on the SA economy and job creation. Basa CEO Charlene Louw highlighted the exciting trend of fruity, lighter, and low-alcohol styles that are reshaping the market. Innovative umqombothi products also received a nod from the judges.
For North West cattle farmer Catherine Sepeng, the benefits of using Voermol Protein Block (V10448) extend beyond animal health; it also makes financial sense. Her herd gains weight and keeps them in optimal condition through challenging seasons.
Voermol Protein Block is NW Bonsmara farmer’s secret weapon
For North West cattle farmer Catherine Sepeng, the benefits of using Voermol Protein Block (V10448) extend beyond animal health; it also makes financial sense. Her herd gains weight and keeps them in optimal condition through challenging seasons.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
For North West cattle farmer Catherine Sepeng, the benefits of using Voermol Protein Block (V10448) extend beyond animal health; it also makes financial sense. Her herd gains weight and keeps them in optimal condition through challenging seasons.
With Africa’s population set to grow by 200 million by 2030, leaders at the B20 Dialogue called for bold reforms to strengthen food systems. Key priorities include unlocking intra-African trade, reducing dependency on imported inputs, and expanding innovation to empower smallholder farmers.
Africa has four harvests left to secure its food future
With Africa’s population set to grow by 200 million by 2030, leaders at the B20 Dialogue called for bold reforms to strengthen food systems. Key priorities include unlocking intra-African trade, reducing dependency on imported inputs, and expanding innovation to empower smallholder farmers.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
With Africa’s population set to grow by 200 million by 2030, leaders at the B20 Dialogue called for bold reforms to strengthen food systems. Key priorities include unlocking intra-African trade, reducing dependency on imported inputs, and expanding innovation to empower smallholder farmers.
This week's agricultural events include a beef production course, an agricultural show, a waste webinar, a livestock auction, and an Agri Skills Transfer Open Day.
This week’s agri events: 1 – 5 December
This week's agricultural events include a beef production course, an agricultural show, a waste webinar, a livestock auction, and an Agri Skills Transfer Open Day.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This week's agricultural events include a beef production course, an agricultural show, a waste webinar, a livestock auction, and an Agri Skills Transfer Open Day.