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Damaged trucks on the N3 near Mooi River Plaza following recent anarchy in KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: Supplied/ Jayed-Leigh Paulse
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Mooi River Toll Plaza is ‘catalyst for unrest’ – Kwanalu

by Sinesipho Tom
28th July 2021
South Africa will not be impacted by New Zealand’s permanent ban on live cattle exports by sea. Photo: Supplied/Al Mawashi
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Mzansi ‘not bothered’ by New Zealand sea export ban

by Sinesipho Tom
10th May 2021
Agricultural economist, Wandile Sihlobo says countries should avoid implementing export bans as a response to uncertainty, but rather help their farmers grow more of the crops. Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Export to UAE ‘a huge win for poultry industry’

by Sinesipho Tom
17th February 2021
Agricultural conditions: Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Meet Wandile Sihlobo, SA’s hip-hop-loving economist

by Ivor Price
3rd February 2021
‘An irreparable loss’: Prof. Mohammad Karaan has died
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‘An irreparable loss’: Prof. Mohammad Karaan has died

by Ivor Price
13th January 2021
Agri SA believes that vaccinations to the agricultural sector should be a priority. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Land Bank: ‘Why aren’t heads rolling?’

by Sinesipho Tom
8th January 2021
Santa Clause brings Christmas cheer to a young Food For Mzansi reader. Photo: Supplied
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Merry Christmas, from everyone in agriculture!

by Team Food For Mzansi
25th December 2020
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La Niña weather brings hope for drought-stricken areas

by Sinesipho Tom
24th November 2020
Cannabis is already a nearly $170 billion global industry, says Euromonitor International. Photo: Supplied
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‘Advance cannabis regulatory framework to boost agri in 2021’

by Sinesipho Tom
17th November 2020
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Four things happening in SA agriculture today, 14 October 2020

by Sinesipho Tom
14th October 2020
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Stop the rot: Four steps to slash post-harvest losses

by Abeeb Omotoso Abiodun Omotayo Adeyemi Aremu and Olaniyi Fawole
18th October 2026

Did you know nearly a third of all food produced globally never makes it to the table? Poor roads, lack...

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A standing ovation for agriculture’s incredible talent! The Agri’s Got Talent 2026 top three celebrate their achievements: winner Honey Katoo of Endulini Fruit in Patensie, alongside runner-up Clareece Vlotman of Wolfpack in Wolseley and finalist Lwandile Nantsi of Laastedrift in Ceres. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Patensie claims Agri’s Got Talent crown for second year running

17th October 2026
The panellists at FNB Business’s “Farming together” discussion at the Royal Show explored how market access, mentorship, financial discipline and strong commercial relationships can help farmers build sustainable businesses. Featured from the left are Bertram July (FNB’s distribution sales lead), commercial farmer Shakes Shabalala; Sandy Gumede (co-founder of Zulu Girl Wines), and Janis Robson (FNB’s head of development and SME business development). Photo: Food For Mzansi

FNB puts relationships at the heart of commercial farming

17th October 2026
Agri Skills Transfer students gain hands-on experience at the institution’s Cullinan Farm Training Centre, where agricultural theory meets the realities of commercial production. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Build your future in agriculture with Agri Skills Transfer

17th October 2026
Durbanville Hills tastes sweet success at Michelangelo Awards

Promising early conditions predicted for 2027 SA wine harvest

17th October 2026

Stronger rural policing needed to protect lives and livelihoods

Farmers urged to tap into recycled human waste as fertiliser

Smart soil and strong networks drive Kopana Holdings’ success

How animal welfare and human rights shape food security

This week’s agri events: 19 – 23 October

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Becoming bankable: How to get your farm ready for finance

Fixing SA’s agricultural visa system to protect seasonal harvests

SA and Namibia reevaluate livestock trade after FMD outbreak

Agda conference to tackle finance, market access and agri growth

Reluctant farmer scales EC cabbage enterprise to supply Spar

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