Tag: Limpopo agriculture

Farmers in Limpopo are urged to use technological devices when assessing their soil and to plant crops best suited to the nutrient content. Photo: Supplied/Unsplash

Limpopo food producers urged to take care of soil

by Tiisetso Manoko

17th December 2021

According to a study on land degradation, Limpopo's soil might be among the most degraded in South Africa, particularly in communal areas. The provincial government has urged local farmers to ...

Human Rights Day commemorates the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission and Sharpeville Massacre. Photo: Brent Stirton/Getty Images

Limpopo prioritises farmworkers for Covid-19 vaccine

by Duncan Masiwa

12th July 2021

The kick-off of a Covid-19 vaccination drive for farmworkers in Limpopo has been welcomed by agricultural sector.

The Covid-19 pandemic has contributed to at least 139 000 job losses in Limpopo despite agriculture’s stellar performance. Photo: Supplied/Unsplash

Agriculture is Limpopo’s saving grace amid job losses

by Duncan Masiwa

28th June 2021

The agricultural sector has proven itself as a steady source of employment in Limpopo during a time in which 139 000 people lost their jobs, according to Statistics South Africa’s latest ...

THE NEW FACE OF SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE

With 12 global awards in the first three 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.