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FMD battle intensifies with free vaccine rollout

by Patricia Tembo

Smart farming uplifts youth in rural North West

Farmer's Inside Track

How to compile a winning agribusiness plan

Mzansi on the menu: SA flavours shine at Africa Food Show

Food for Thought

Closed doors: Young farmers still left out of agri power circles

by Malapane Thamaga

Wesgro hails China’s zero-tariff trade boost for Africa

Maditsi’s high school hustle becomes promising poultry venture

Grain industry cheers as Leaf Services gets the boot

This week’s agri events: 24 – 27 June

by Tiisetso Manoko

Rangelands under pressure: Saving SA’s grazing heartland

New multi-million rand wine fund backs black-owned brands

KZN MEC urges fast-tracking of key Ndwedwe projects

Not To Be Missed

regenerative farming

Climate Change

Cattle and cover crops power vineyard regenerative study

by Duncan Masiwa

With climate change threatening wine production, the ReGenWine project offers a bold response. Using science-backed regenerative practices at Hartenberg Wine Estate, researchers are testing how nature-based solutions can reduce costs, enhance soil, and future-proof South...

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Moyo farms with heart for heritage and brains for business

Why Kalahari Red goats are winning over SA farmers

Graduate to grower: Mashau fertilises farm dream on one hectare

Broilers: Small-scale success starts with these steps

isiXhosa

Ukuba ngowasemaphandleni nokuzingca ngako

Ukuba ngowasemaphandleni nokuzingca ngako

15th September 2023

Izinto obungazazi ngoojongilanga

23rd March 2023

Umfama onguMulungwa utsala inkunzi yenkomo ngeempondo zayo

11th September 2023

Ishishini loqanduselomaqanda luyintsikelelo kumafama eenkuku aseLimpopo

13th September 2023

isiZulu

Vikela ibhizinisi lakho lezolimo ngomshwalense

Vikela ibhizinisi lakho lezolimo ngomshwalense

16th February 2023

Ibhizinisi lezolimo: Umama wethula ibhizinisi lokunakekela isikhumba

12th September 2023

Isifo i-Bluetongue: Amasu okusiza abalimi njengoba kushoda umgomo

Yizwa ukuhlohloza kwe-ginger beer kaChef Nono

24th January 2023

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Master the art of coffee with these top global barista courses

by Vanessa Rogers

Coffee officially runs in your blood, and you’re poised to take on the food and beverage job title of coffee…

Zimbabwe Red Cross provides critical aid to drought-hit Binga

The Zimbabwe Red Cross, supported by the IFRC, is offering vital food assistance and rebuilding efforts in Binga, where drought…

GEF approves $68m to transform agrifood systems in Africa

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved $68 million in funding, with the backing of the Food and Agriculture Organisation…

Changemakers

Maditsi’s high school hustle becomes promising poultry venture

Maditsi’s high school hustle becomes promising poultry venture

Lafezeka: Natural haircare rooted in power and pride

Lafezeka: Natural haircare rooted in power and pride

The Beyoncé of cattle: Linda lets her Brahmans do the talking

Jaftha Flower Farm: From forced removals to flourishing fields

Protect your farm: Legal landmines you can’t afford to ignore

Graduate to grower: Mashau fertilises farm dream on one hectare

Podcasts

Pecans have an advantage over other crops that need to be rushed to market immediately. A crop of pecan nuts can be stored and released to market strategically.

A beginner’s guide to pecan farming

22nd April 2025

Choosing the right maize variety for South African conditions is key to boosting yield, resilience, and profitability.

Maize: Choosing the right varieties for local conditions

15th April 2025

Farmer’s Inside Track celebrates 500 podcast episodes

Farmer’s Inside Track celebrates 500 podcast episodes

31st March 2025

Healthy soil starts with strong soil aggregates that boost microbial activity to improve root growth, water retention, and nutrient availability for better crop yields.

Healthy soil: The power of soil aggregates and microbes

18th March 2025

Tim Abaa: Transforming communities through sustainable farming

Tim Abaa: Transforming communities through sustainable farming

Conservation agriculture: A game-changer for livestock farming

Conservation agriculture: A game-changer for livestock farming

Climate Change

Rangelands under pressure: Saving SA’s grazing heartland

Rangelands under pressure: Saving SA’s grazing heartland

regenerative farming

Cattle and cover crops power vineyard regenerative study

Biotechnology offers hope for Africa, but politics hold it back

Simple paint could combat deadly heat in African homes

20th April 2025

Extreme rainfall triggers devastating floods, infrastructure loss

23rd March 2025

Beyond tech: Climate adaptation needs social innovation

Video

Berene builds wine legacy in the heart of Hemel-en-Aarde

Berene builds wine legacy in the heart of Hemel-en-Aarde

19th December 2024

Redamancy vineyards: A love story in every bottle

Redamancy vineyards: A love story in every bottle

11th December 2024

Compagniesdrift: Where passion meets the perfect pour

Savour the rich flavours of SA’s award-winning brandy

5th December 2024

Compagniesdrift: Where passion meets the perfect pour

Compagniesdrift: Where passion meets the perfect pour

3rd December 2024

Soweto to shiraz: The rise of Rosemary’s Bridge of Hope Wines

Visio Vintners: Excellence and empowerment in every sip

30th November 2024

Soweto to shiraz: The rise of Rosemary’s Bridge of Hope Wines

Soweto to shiraz: The rise of Rosemary’s Bridge of Hope Wines

27th November 2024

Farmer's Inside Track

A well-crafted agribusiness plan is more than just a document, it's a strategic tool that helps farmers map out their goals, secure funding, navigate risks, and position their enterprises for long-term sustainability and growth. Photo: Pexels

Farmer's Inside Track

How to compile a winning agribusiness plan

by Patricia Tembo

A business plan is a formal written document that a farmer can use to outline their goals for the business....

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Kalahari Red goats are gaining popularity among South African farmers for their resilience, meat quality, and profitability.

Why Kalahari Red goats are winning over SA farmers

Rydal Jeftha, managing director of Koopmanskloof Wines, shares his thoughts in the importance and relevance of the South African Wine Industry Professional Body (SAWIPB). Photo: Gareth Davies/Food For Mzansi

Beyond the cellar: Where grapes grow, so do dreams

Identify and managing free soil water can protect crops and boost long-term farm resilience. Photo: Wikimedia commons

Waterlogged fields? Here’s how to fix it early

Foot-and-mouth Disease

News

FMD battle intensifies with free vaccine rollout

News

RMIS launches crisis centre to tackle FMD

News

Biosecurity threats push meat industry to the brink

News

R72 million vaccine plan bolsters FMD response

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Food For Thought

Closed doors: Young farmers still left out of agri power circles

Closed doors: Young farmers still left out of agri power circles

Land reform needs real budgets, not just promises

Digital agriculture: The golden key to global market access

Still locked out: The bitter aftertaste of SA’s honeybush tea industry

Mzansi Flavour

Rethink soup this summer! From light broths to vibrant veggie blends, these soups are the perfect sidekick to your New Year’s braai. Photos: Supplied/Food For Mzans

He bana! Chilled soups in summer? It’s a thing!

1st January 2025

Peach, please! The holiday dessert everyone’s obsessed with

26th December 2024

MAGGI stirs up flavour with ‘Cook the difference’ campaign

17th August 2024

Cornbread queen Mtetwa makes mealies the star of any meal

Lifestyle

Mzansi on the menu: SA flavours shine at Africa Food Show

Mzansi on the menu: SA flavours shine at Africa Food Show

Spice up winter with this yummy sausage & bean stew

From farm to fork: How red meat fuels jobs and plates across SA

Broilers: Small-scale success starts with these steps

DON'T MISS

Why Kalahari Red goats are winning over SA farmers 17th June 2025

Broilers: Small-scale success starts with these steps 18th June 2025

Tractor rollout powers up struggling KZN farmers 19th June 2025

Smart tech takes root at Nampo Cape 2025 17th June 2025

‘Farming with my father’: Lessons, laughter and legacy 15th June 2025

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South Africa begins rolling out FMD vaccines as authorities grapple with ongoing outbreaks and control challenges. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

News

FMD battle intensifies with free vaccine rollout

by Patricia Tembo

The fight against foot-and-mouth disease just got serious. SA is distributing its first emergency vaccines, with KZN as priority, and...

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The MEC of agriculture and rural development Madoda Sambatha. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi.

News

Smart farming uplifts youth in rural North West

by Staff Reporter

A new smart farming initiative is sowing seeds of change in rural North West. Ten young agripreneurs have begun a...

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A well-crafted agribusiness plan is more than just a document, it's a strategic tool that helps farmers map out their goals, secure funding, navigate risks, and position their enterprises for long-term sustainability and growth. Photo: Pexels

Farmer's Inside Track

How to compile a winning agribusiness plan

by Patricia Tembo

A business plan is a formal written document that a farmer can use to outline their goals for the business....

Read more

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Cape Town recently hosted the Africa Food Show at the CTICC, uniting the global food industry. The event fostered connections, partnerships, and showcased innovations from packaging to product samples. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Lifestyle

Mzansi on the menu: SA flavours shine at Africa Food Show

by Vateka Halile

From macadamia nuts to premium wines and dairy, South African brands used the Africa Food Show to woo global distributors....

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Malapane Thamaga, an agricultural economist, explains why young voices are missing from agricultural leadership structures. Photo: Gareth Davies/Food For Mzansi

Food for Thought

Closed doors: Young farmers still left out of agri power circles

by Malapane Thamaga

Young farmers have the skills, the drive, and the ideas. So why are they still missing from South Africa’s agricultural...

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Export opportunities shine bright for Mzansi farmers in 2024

News

Wesgro hails China’s zero-tariff trade boost for Africa

by Staff Reporter

China is waiving tariffs for 53 African countries – and Wesgro is ready to act. CEO Wrenelle Stander says this...

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Grain SA has welcomed Minister John Steenhuisen’s decision to revoke Leaf Services’ inspection role, citing years of industry pushback over high costs, lack of transparency, and poor consultation. Photo: Pexels

News

Grain industry cheers as Leaf Services gets the boot

by Patricia Tembo

Years of industry pressure have led to the removal of Leaf Services as grain inspection assignee. Minister John Steenhuisen cited...

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One of the events to look out for this week is tractor training by Agri Skills Transfer. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

News

This week’s agri events: 24 – 27 June

by Tiisetso Manoko

This week's agricultural events include a tractor training course and an artificial intelligence course by Agri Skills Transfer, a wine...

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South Africa’s rangelands, covering nearly 80% of the country, are under threat from overgrazing, land-use changes and invasive species. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Climate Change

Rangelands under pressure: Saving SA’s grazing heartland

by Kevin Kirkman and Craig Morris and Helga van der Merwe

South Africa’s rangelands – nearly 80% of the land – are facing growing threats from overgrazing, bush encroachment and land...

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From left: Themba Rikhotso, Rico Basson, Kwena Komape, ,Fulgencio Garrido Ruiz from the EU and Matlhatsi Seloane. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

News

New multi-million rand wine fund backs black-owned brands

by Tiisetso Manoko

Transformation in South Africa’s wine industry just got real. The new Wine and Spirits Fund, launched by the agriculture department,...

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KwaZulu-Natal MEC for agriculture and rural development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, during a site visit to key infrastructure projects in Ndwedwe as part of Operation Sukuma Sakhe. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

News

KZN MEC urges fast-tracking of key Ndwedwe projects

by Staff Reporter

KZN MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa has called for the timely completion of infrastructure and education projects in Ndwedwe. She also pledged...

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Try this sausage bean stew developed by Cape Herb & Spice, one of South Africa's largest spice exporters. Photo: Cape Herb & Spice

Recipes

Spice up winter with this yummy sausage & bean stew

by Staff Reporter

Herbs and spices are the unsung heroes of winter cooking. From stews to spiced desserts, local cooks are reaching for...

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FANRPAN unveiled a strategic plan centred on research, advocacy, capacity building, and accountability to drive Africa’s food system transformation. Photo: Pixabay

News

New 10-year strategy sets vision for Africa’s agri future

by Patricia Tembo

Africa’s agricultural future just got a boost. FANRPAN has launched its 2025–2035 strategy, bringing together governments, farmers, youth, the private...

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FMD: Farmers who notice symptoms of foot and mouth disease in their livestock should report it to local veterinarians as soon as possible. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

News

Agribusiness confidence slips amid trade and disease worries

by Staff Reporter

Despite strong summer production conditions, agribusiness confidence dipped in Q2 2025. Agbiz points to geopolitical risks and local disease outbreaks...

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When you buy red meat or enjoy a braai, you're supporting more than just a meal — you're backing a chain of jobs from farms to store shelves. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

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From farm to fork: How red meat fuels jobs and plates across SA

by Vateka Halile

Red meat powers more than plates, it drives Mzansi’s economy. From rural feedlots to bustling butcheries, every bite supports jobs,...

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Lafezeka, founded by Gwen Zwane, celebrates natural hair, encouraging people to wear it with pride while promoting hair that is rich, nourished, and healthy. Photo: Lafezeka

Agripreneur

Lafezeka: Natural haircare rooted in power and pride

by Vateka Halile

What started as a painful comment about her daughter’s hair became Gwen Zwane’s purpose. She created Lafezeka – a brand...

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Westgro is ready to help companies benefit from zero-rated tariffs of China. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

News

High trade tariffs loom if Agoa deal fails

by Tiisetso Manoko

South Africa’s trade with the US hangs in the balance. Without Agoa, projected export costs could soar, especially for wine...

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One of the events to look out for this week is tractor training by Agri Skills Transfer. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

News

Tractor rollout powers up struggling KZN farmers

by Staff Reporter

KwaZulu-Natal has invested over R78 million in 24 tractors and 100 vehicles to support small-scale farmers. Premier Thami Ntuli wants...

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Empowering farmers beyond the balance sheet, John Deere Financial is driving a new era of agriculture where tailored financing, innovation, and strategic partnerships help producers grow sustainably and thrive in a challenging economy. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Advertorial

Cash still rules farming, but smart financing drives growth

by Staff Reporter

Does cash still rule the farm in a world where technology and financing are transforming agriculture? Experts from John Deere...

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Farmers in the Western Cape are encouraged to attend free green economy help desks hosted by the provincial government and GreenCape. The initiative offers expert advice and practical solutions to improve water and energy resilience on farms. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Advertorial

WC farmers: Sign up for free green help desks to power your farm

by Staff Reporter

The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) is taking green innovation directly to the farm gate....

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News

Agriculture sector to confront climate crisis at key summit

by Staff Reporter

South Africa’s agricultural future hangs in the balance as the climate crisis intensifies. On Wednesday, 15 October 2025, Food For...

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If you're interested in broiler farming, learn from real farmers and experts in this beginner-friendly guide covering housing, feed, biosecurity, and power cuts. Photo: Pexels

Lifestyle

Broilers: Small-scale success starts with these steps

by Duncan Masiwa

Starting a broiler business in South Africa takes more than enthusiasm. In this beginner-friendly guide, experts and farmers share practical...

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Farmers need help — no signal, no safety. Some say Starlink’s internet could change that, bringing reliable connectivity to even the most remote areas. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

News

Farmers eye Starlink as a connectivity lifeline

by Tiisetso Manoko

As rural South Africa grapples with poor connectivity, Starlink’s satellite internet offers hope. Agricultural leaders say it could boost rural...

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The South African government has been asked to relax restrictions for Brazilian chicken imports. Photo: Pexels

News

Importer urges flexible chicken deal with Brazil

by Staff Reporter

Merlog Foods is calling on SA’s government to adopt a regional approach to chicken imports from Brazil, as done with...

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THE NEW FACE OF SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE

With 21 global awards in the first six years of its existence, Food For Mzansi is much more than an agriculture publication. It is a movement, unashamedly saluting the unsung heroes 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.

FMD battle intensifies with free vaccine rollout

Smart farming uplifts youth in rural North West

How to compile a winning agribusiness plan

Mzansi on the menu: SA flavours shine at Africa Food Show

Closed doors: Young farmers still left out of agri power circles

Wesgro hails China’s zero-tariff trade boost for Africa

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