Food For Mzansi

Food For Mzansi

5/26/2025, 11:21:12 AM

🌍CLIMATE CHANGE How can vineyards fight climate change? One answer may lie with cows! The ReGenWine project at Hartenberg Estate explores how regenerative agriculture can improve soil, reduce chemicals, and cut costs. READ MORE👇🏿 https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/cattle-and-cover-crops-power-vineyard-regenerative-study/

Food For Mzansi

5/26/2025, 6:28:51 AM

Good morning, Mzansi ☀️👋🏿 This week’s agricultural events include saving a date for the Hortgro webinar and their research showcase event focusing on pome and stone fruit, an RMIS webinar, two Food For Mzansi Farmers’ Days and Agricultural Workers Day. You can also look forward to an Agricultural Research Council webinar. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email [email protected]. Want to know more? READ MORE 👇🏿 https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/this-weeks-agri-events-26-30-may/ Check out what's happening in Mzansi's agri sector with your curated list of the top stories from the past 24 hours: https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/mzansitoday/ 🚜🌾

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5/28/2025, 7:55:54 AM

Good morning, Mzansi ☀️👋🏿 Free State farmer Mimie Jacobs, brutally attacked in 2020, is finally moving forward after her assailant received a 20-year sentence. After years of trauma and healing, she’s reclaiming her peace. Want to know more? READ MORE 👇🏿 https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/fs-farm-attack-survivor-finally-finds-justice-reclaims-life/ Check out what's happening in Mzansi's agri sector with your curated list of the top stories from the past 24 hours: https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/mzansitoday/ 🚜🌾

Food For Mzansi

5/27/2025, 6:27:14 AM

Good morning, Mzansi ☀️👋🏿 From unseasonal weather to rising costs and load shedding, farmers face mounting challenges. Shell's Aluwani Museisi calls for bold innovation, strong partnerships, and energy stability to help farmers overcome climate shocks, cost pressures, and energy insecurity. Want to know more? READ MORE 👇🏿 https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/innovation-and-energy-drive-smarter-farming/ Check out what's happening in Mzansi's agri sector with your curated list of the top stories from the past 24 hours: https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/mzansitoday/ 🚜🌾

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5/23/2025, 11:08:33 AM

Jakob Volmoer is living proof that discipline yields fruit — in orchards and on the track! After work, he trains hard, winning national medals and inspiring the next generation in both sport and agriculture. READ MORE👇🏿 https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/six-medal-glory-jakob-chases-gold-on-track-and-farm/

Food For Mzansi

5/27/2025, 7:25:01 AM

When Dorothy Moyo left engineering behind, she didn’t just farm — she built a movement. With Radzilani General Trading, she supplies livestock, crafts indigenous health products, and mentors youth through AgriSETA training. READ MORE👇🏿 https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/moyo-farms-with-heart-for-heritage-and-brains-for-business/

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6/2/2025, 6:02:54 AM

Good morning, Mzansi ☀️👋🏿 Irrigating crops with polluted river water? It’s happening across South Africa. University of Pretoria researchers found 80 types of E. coli, some highly toxic, on spinach from farms using contaminated water. The health risks are serious, and so are the threats to food exports. Want to know more? READ MORE 👇🏿 https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/polluted-rivers-contaminate-sas-food-chain-threaten-exports/ Check out what's happening in Mzansi's agri sector with your curated list of the top stories from the past 24 hours: https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/mzansitoday/🚜🌾

Food For Mzansi

5/30/2025, 10:09:08 AM

Good afternoon, Mzansi ☀️👋🏿 A year into South Africa’s government of national unity, farming leaders say change has been slow. From outdated rural infrastructure to struggling local governments, urgent reforms are needed. Want to know more? READ MORE 👇🏿 https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/one-year-later-rural-farmers-left-behind-in-gnu-promises/ Check out what's happening in Mzansi's agri sector with your curated list of the top stories from the past 24 hours: https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/mzansitoday/ 🚜🌾

Food For Mzansi

5/23/2025, 1:18:34 PM

It's FIT Friday, Mzansi.🌟 _Tune into our latest podcast episode🎧!_ From firewood deliveries and a fish and chips stand to owning two thriving farms, Njabulo Mbokane’s journey is a masterclass in grit and vision. With a fierce drive to build a future for her son, she turned humble beginnings into an agricultural empire. _Want to know more?_ 🔗 https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/mbokanes-mission-start-small-fall-hard-rise-higher/ 🎧(Apple Podcasts) https://bit.ly/3YU2W5K 🎧 (Spotify Podcasts) https://bit.ly/3Fqz8XJ

Food For Mzansi

5/23/2025, 6:05:13 AM

Good morning, Mzansi ☀️👋🏿 South Africa’s illicit tobacco trade isn’t just a crime — it’s costing the country R28 billion every year. With 70% of the market now illegal, tobacco farmers and legal businesses are suffering. Want to know more? READ MORE 👇🏿 https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/snuff-out-illegal-trade-and-save-jobs-demands-sa-tobacco-industry/ Check out what's happening in Mzansi's agri sector with your curated list of the top stories from the past 24 hours: https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/mzansitoday/ 🚜🌾