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How Hosea started a farming business with just R9000

Sinesipho Tom -
Lockdown 2020 was a period that brought a lot of uncertainty into the country. People were losing jobs their jobs left right and center and some didn’t know where their next meal would come from.

‘Start big,’ advises Gauteng pig farmer

Free State ‘black gold’ breeder shares his secrets to success

Communal farmer levels up with artificial insemination

Limpopo celebrates new world-class avocado packhouse

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Annelize Crosby: ‘A butterfly in land reform boxing ring’

Sinesipho Tom -
In the often hysterical debates on land expropriation without compensation, Annelize Crosby has become a voice of reason. With her no-nonsense approach, she floats...

Meet the domestic worker turned chicken farmer

Court order: The days of roaming livestock are over

Land reform: Look closer at subdivisions, farm sizes

Beefmaster CEO: ‘Arrogance will come back to hurt you’

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The Makoeles got the land, and they’re nurturing it!

Nicole Ludolph -
How to build cattle fencing

New farmers: How to build cattle fencing right the first time

Dona Van Eeden -
There are lots of reasons why you would want to build a fence on your farm, from separating properties, keeping your animals in and out of certain areas, and for security. But for whatever reason you might be building a fence for, you need to ensure that you do it well.
This week’s podcast features (from left) Lindiwe Sibanda, Alice Radebe, Melanie Baumeister, Malome Thato, Josef van Wyngaard, and Aron Kole. Photos: Supplied/Food For Mzansi.

Podcast: Seeing food systems through a sustainable lens

Nicole Ludolph -
The United Nations Food Summit is taking place in New York in September 2021, with pre-summit events and dialogues having been held since the...
how to farm with sugar cane

New farmers: How to start farming sugar cane

Dona Van Eeden -
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) estimates that 19 087 270 tonnes of sugar cane will be crushed from this year’s harvest. If you want to be part of this market, then you need to know how to start farming sugar cane.

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From the petri dish to your table, cultured meat is coming

Noluthando Ngcakani -
Our relationship with meat is complex. Many of us love how it tastes, but try not to think too much of how it reaches...
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We meet the new Free State Young Farmer of the Year

‘Healthcare benefits for workers have become critical’

Rabies alert: vaccinate your furry friends now

How to get rewarded for living like a boss

COVID-19

COVID-19

Civil society efforts send ripples of change through SA

Refilwe Pico -
The key to combatting food insecurity is the creation of sustainable community-based food supply chains, argues Refilwe Pico, communications officer at the Seriti Institute. This non-profit is a developmental facilitation agency that helps communities and social partners reach their goals by delivering innovative, sustainable and comprehensive solutions to enhance socioeconomic impact.
COVID-19

Are you a Covid survivor? Be careful with what you eat

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Recovering Covid survivors may still experience health issues for some time while healing from the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, says registered dietician Omy Naidoo.

Vaccine: Good news for under 35s, but will they register?

Covid-19 exposes digital divide in E. Cape schools

Illicit cigarette trade already ‘killed 30 tobacco farmers’

Level 4: Agri SA seeks clarity on new rules for livestock auctions

LIFESTYLE

Mzansi Flavour

Miss SA hopefuls share their biggest kitchen secrets

Noluthando Ngcakani -
To usher in Women’s Month in August, five of the Miss SA hopefuls shared a few of their kitchen secrets and cooking tips with Food For Mzansi.
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Recipes: Miss SA finalists share their winter delights

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As the Top 30 Miss South Africa 2021 hopefuls await crowning, they got busy in the kitchen, cooking up some of their favourite meals. Johannesburg...

Plant-based vegan leather options now outshine pleather

Beef farmer: I am caught in the middle of my child’s separation

Boyhood dreams now reality for KZN executive chef

Recipe: Thai chicken and prawn curry

CHANGEMAKERS

Groundbreakers

Young agronomist is giving back through agriculture

Nicole Ludolph -
For Wafiq Essop, agriculture provides the perfect opportunity to employ and empower South Africa's poor and disenfranchised. And as an agronomist, he is happy to be a part of the solution.

Neighbourhood food angels pray that the pots stay full

Agripreneurship 101: A look into the jam-making industry

Farming mentor’s golden rule: Never overplay your hand

New farmers: Reasons to supply to fresh produce markets

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MZANSI RECIPES

Dinner Recipes

Recipe: Khosi’s oxtail with mash and sweet corn

Noluthando Ngcakani -
Warm up with Khosi Mpiti’s recipe for a tasty oxtail with mash that will have you reaching for the spoon again and again. Mpiti also...

Recipe: J’Something’s creamy tuna pasta

MZANSI FLAVOUR

Mzansi Flavour

Chef Khosi made a promise that created a thriving business

Refilwe Mekoa -
Eight years ago, Khosi Mpiti (39) made a vow to himself, following the passing of his mother. To live out her legacy, he would finally become a qualified chef living their shared cooking dream in the professional kitchen.

LesDaChef: Mzansi mourns king of mogodu and ledombolo

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