Food For Mzansi

Food For Mzansi 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.

At the AgriSETA Agri-Edu Symposium, Whitfield Green, CEO of the Council on Higher Education, noted the importance of for...
10/12/2024

At the AgriSETA Agri-Edu Symposium, Whitfield Green, CEO of the Council on Higher Education, noted the importance of formally recognising agricultural colleges as part of the higher education system.

At the Agri-Edu Symposium, Whitfield Green noted the importance of formally recognising agricultural colleges in higher education system.

Yoh, bafethu, the misinformation and fake news about food safety and poison are out of control! Farmers are getting the ...
10/12/2024

Yoh, bafethu, the misinformation and fake news about food safety and poison are out of control! Farmers are getting the blame, and that’s just not fair. Let’s set the record straight – one fact at a time. Stay tuned to Food For Mzansi for your daily truth bomb: 🌾🚨

𝗙𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Illegal street poisons are supplied by the agricultural sector.
�𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁: That’s a complete lie! The sampled illegal poisons harming our communities are probably not coming from South Africa’s regulated agricultural value chain. In fact, there’s loads of evidence that CropLife South Africa and government are working tirelessly to stop the sale of deadly street poisons. Blaming the agricultural sector without proof only spreads harmful panic. Let’s focus on the truth, not baseless claims.


Attendees gathered at AgriSETA's Agri-Edu Symposium agree that academic programmes must hit the bullseye of relevance, e...
10/12/2024

Attendees gathered at AgriSETA's Agri-Edu Symposium agree that academic programmes must hit the bullseye of relevance, equipping future agri-leaders with the skills to tackle today’s challenges and grow the sector. Because in agriculture, the future waits for no one. AgriSETA

10/12/2024

10 TIPS: Dehorning cattle is a management practice that is critical for safety, productivity, and profitability on a livestock farm.

10/12/2024

The AgriSETA Agri-Edu Symposium is all about industry pros linking up, swapping ideas, and figuring out how to shape students into problem-solvers for SA’s agri challenges 🌱💡



Dr Innocent Sirovha, CEO of AgriSETA, didn’t hold back at AgriSETA’s Agri-Edu Symposium. He described the state of agric...
10/12/2024

Dr Innocent Sirovha, CEO of AgriSETA, didn’t hold back at AgriSETA’s Agri-Edu Symposium. He described the state of agricultural colleges as “substandard” and called for higher learning institutions to bring AgriSETA into the fold when designing and structuring their curricula. 🚜📚

AgriSETA North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Top minds in education governance and agri-education have pulled up to the AgriSETA’s Agri-Edu Symposium 2024, kicking o...
10/12/2024

Top minds in education governance and agri-education have pulled up to the AgriSETA’s Agri-Edu Symposium 2024, kicking off today at UNISA, Gauteng. The gathering is being hosted under the theme; "Transforming Agricultural Education for a Sustainable Future".

Stay tuned - this is where the future of farming gets reimagined.

AgriSETA

AgriSETA’s Agri-Edu Symposium is spotlighting the urgent need for revival in agricultural education. Key leaders, includ...
10/12/2024

AgriSETA’s Agri-Edu Symposium is spotlighting the urgent need for revival in agricultural education. Key leaders, including chairperson Sharon Sepeng and deputy director-general Zukile Mvalo, are advocating stronger academia-industry ties.

AgriSETA’s Agri-Edu Symposium, currently underway in Pretoria, is spotlighting the urgent need for revival in agricultural education.

The sugar industry is at a pivotal moment, championing diversification and sustainability. SA Canegrowers urges policy a...
10/12/2024

The sugar industry is at a pivotal moment, championing diversification and sustainability. SA Canegrowers urges policy alignment to support rural employment, investment, and growth.

SA Canegrowers urges policy alignment to support rural employment, investment, and growth in the sugar industry.

AgriSETA CEO Dr Innocent Sirovha will this morning open the Agri-Edu Symposium in Pretoria, where he will discuss the po...
10/12/2024

AgriSETA CEO Dr Innocent Sirovha will this morning open the Agri-Edu Symposium in Pretoria, where he will discuss the potential transfer of agricultural colleges to the department of higher education and training.

AgriSETA CEO Dr Innocent Sirovha will this morning welcome agricultural colleges from across South Africa at the Agri-Edu Symposium.

Today marks the finale of the Ubuntu International Sommeliers Trophy, showcasing Africa's finest sommeliers. Competing t...
09/12/2024

Today marks the finale of the Ubuntu International Sommeliers Trophy, showcasing Africa's finest sommeliers. Competing teams from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mauritius will vie for the 2024 title.

Teams from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mauritius will vie for the 2024 Ubuntu International Sommeliers Trophy in Stellenbosch.

Xolani Namane’s story is a masterclass in perseverance. Starting small with broilers in his father’s garage, he faced th...
09/12/2024

Xolani Namane’s story is a masterclass in perseverance. Starting small with broilers in his father’s garage, he faced theft, losses, and tough markets. Today, he runs a 72 000-capacity poultry hatchery, proving resilience is key for success.

Explore the journey of Xolani Namane, a poultry farmer who defied odds and built a thriving business in the face of adversity.

Marking 30 years since the Restitution of Land Rights Act, minister Mzwandile Nyhontsho vowed to combat corruption in la...
09/12/2024

Marking 30 years since the Restitution of Land Rights Act, minister Mzwandile Nyhontsho vowed to combat corruption in land reform. Acknowledging systemic failures, he urged communities to report wrongdoing, especially within CPAs.

Marking 30 years since the Restitution of Land Rights Act, minister Mzwandile Nyhontsho vowed to combat corruption in land reform.

This week's agricultural events include livestock auctions, a Hortgro webinar, a Karoo Ochse auction, and a save-the-dat...
09/12/2024

This week's agricultural events include livestock auctions, a Hortgro webinar, a Karoo Ochse auction, and a save-the-date for the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2025. To include your event on the calendar, please email [email protected].

This week's agricultural events include livestock auctions, a Hortgro webinar, and a save-the-date for the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2025.

The South African Weather Service (Saws) forecasts a challenging summer with high temperatures and uncertain rainfall pa...
08/12/2024

The South African Weather Service (Saws) forecasts a challenging summer with high temperatures and uncertain rainfall patterns. Experts urge proactive measures to tackle risks like drought, flash floods, and health hazards.

The South African Weather Service forecasts a challenging summer with high temperatures and uncertain rainfall patterns.

Teneal Marthinus, an intern agronomist at ForFarmers, reflects on her first year, highlighting the challenges faced by n...
07/12/2024

Teneal Marthinus, an intern agronomist at ForFarmers, reflects on her first year, highlighting the challenges faced by new-generation farmers.

Teneal Marthinus, an intern agronomist at ForFarmers, reflects on her first year, highlighting the challenges faced by new-generation farmers.

The VKB Group, following its merger with GWK, has reported a normalised profit of R608 million for the 2024 financial ye...
07/12/2024

The VKB Group, following its merger with GWK, has reported a normalised profit of R608 million for the 2024 financial year, despite challenging economic and climate conditions.

The VKB Group, following its merger with GWK, has reported a normalised profit of R608 million for the 2024 financial year.

From farm to pint, South African beer tells a story of dedication. Basa highlights the critical role of sustainability, ...
07/12/2024

From farm to pint, South African beer tells a story of dedication. Basa highlights the critical role of sustainability, innovation, and local partnerships in producing world-class beer.

From farm to pint, South African beer tells a story of dedication, sustainability, innovation, and partnerships in producing world-class beer.

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Saluting the unsung heroes.

The next time you eat a hamburger or drink a beer, remember that the food you eat and the drinks you enjoy started in the soil somewhere. It was put there and protected from drought, disease and pests by the hands of our highly skilled agriculturists.

When you share a pizza or gather for shisa nyama, raise a glass to the long chain of hands who delivered it to you. They buried their money in the ground, saw to the health and productivity of what was growing there and found markets and supply chains to get the products to your table.

As you put food in your supermarket trolley, spare a thought for the industry of land investors, farm and factory workers, scientists and marketers who enable South Africa to be the most food secure country in Africa*. These are the food stories you don’t often hear.

Food For Mzansi is an initiative to introduce South Africans to the unsung heroes of the agricultural industry. We unashamedly share success stories and good news from the farms and agri-businesses who feed South Africa. 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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