We believe in the power of agriculture to promote nation building and social cohesion by telling stories that are often overlooked by broader society.
23/07/2025
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) celebrated a significant milestone in the heart of Limpopo’s citrus belt. At a joyful event hosted at Mahwahwa High School in Tzaneen, two grade-11 learners were honoured as the first graduates from the province to complete the Citrus Secondary Programme. The initiative, driven by the CGA’s Citrus Academy, is designed to boost employability for high school learners while nurturing their agricultural ambitions with formal training....
22/07/2025
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for agriculture and rural development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, was the esteemed guest of honour at the Influential Women & Artes Awards, held at the Sibaya Izulu Theatre in eThekwini.The annual event celebrates outstanding women and artists who are shaping their communities through vision, passion, and service. Now a highlight on the province’s social calendar, the Influential Women & Artes Awards is more than just a ceremony....
KwaZulu-Natal MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa celebrated women and artists driving change at the Influential Women & Artes Awards.
22/07/2025
The Eastern Cape Farmers’ Market Day was alive with fresh ideas, new partnerships, and bold calls to action. From innovation rooted in local needs to expert advice on livestock branding, this event showed how farmers are stepping up to reshape the future of agriculture.
The Eastern Cape Farmers’ Market Day was alive with fresh ideas, new partnerships, and bold calls to action.
22/07/2025
🧠 A strong agribusiness plan = clarity, funding and future success.
In this episode, agricultural economist Siziphiwe Jojo unpacks the full blueprint—from aligning your vision with funders to financial forecasting that actually works.
🎥 Front row, mic on, and the future of farming in focus!
Food For Mzansi had the honour of joining John Deere Financial’s latest video podcast, diving into the future of agriculture, technology, and innovation with a powerhouse panel. 🚜💬
From digital transformation to on-the-ground realities, it was a conversation that mattered – and one we were proud to be part of. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen. These are the dialogues shaping tomorrow’s agriculture.
South Africa's agriculture sector is facing a wave of global trade restrictions. With 644 new measures recorded by the WTO in 7 months – 46% of them restrictive – the impact on agri-exports like citrus, wine, and macadamia nuts is serious.
South Africa's agriculture sector is facing a wave of global trade restrictions. The impact on agri-exports like citrus and wine is serious.
22/07/2025
🌷 This Women’s Month, we honour the full journey of the woman in agriculture – the visible success and the silent sacrifices. Join us at the Soul To Soil brunch, where women from across the agri-value chain gather to reflect, connect and rise together.
📍 Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel, Centurion
📅 Wednesday, 27 August 2025
What to expect:
🎤 Keynote by a leading woman in Mzansi agriculture
💬 Honest conversations on funding, mental health, and surviving the grind
🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness and wellness moments
🥂 A pastel-perfect brunch in lush gardens
🎁 Special giveaways and curated networking
You’ll leave feeling empowered, seen, and truly in full bloom.
We’re honoured to welcome Nomonde Ntloko, Industry Affairs Manager at Fruit South Africa - FSA, to the stage at the 2025 Agricultural Transformation Lekgotla! 🍎🍐🍇
As South Africa redefines its agricultural future, Nomonde will join a powerful fireside chat, drawing on Fruit SA’s unique position in the value chain. From global market dynamics to local transformation imperatives, this is a conversation not to miss.
Together with key voices from across sectors – including grain, red meat, pork and potatoes – this panel will tackle the tough questions: Who holds the power? And what’s needed to build an inclusive, resilient future?
Join us for a full day of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and powerful sessions aimed at driving change in South African agriculture.
22/07/2025
The KwaZulu-Natal government says food gardens are being expanded to churches, schools and hospitals to fight hunger. Simultaneously, bold steps are being taken to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease across affected districts.
The KwaZulu-Natal government says food gardens are being expanded to churches, schools and hospitals to fight hunger.
21/07/2025
🚨 LOCATION CHANGE 🚨
Get ready, Limpopo. On Wednesday, 30 July 2025, AVON is the place to be for our very first Limpopo Market Day, brought to you by AGDA, De Beers Group & Food For Mzansi!
Meet host farmer Johannes Selamolela and connect with the full agricultural value chain – from the very first seed all the way to the store shelf.
Here’s why you NEED to be there:
🚜 Rub shoulders with game-changers driving South Africa’s agriculture revolution
🔥 Hear powerful stories that are transforming farming and rural communities
💡 Discover cutting-edge tools, services & innovations to boost your agri game
Whether you’re a farmer, entrepreneur, agri-student, or just curious about the future of farming – this is the event for YOU! Best of all, attendance is free. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged.
The official countdown has begun! Get ready, Limpopo. On Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Vivo is the place to be for our very first Limpopo Market Day, brought to you by AGDA, De Beers Group & Food For Mzansi! 3 REASONS TO ATTEND: Connect with the full agri value chain: From seed to shelf, meet the […]
21/07/2025
At an emergency indaba held in Pretoria today, agriculture minister John Steenhuisen warned that South Africa’s livestock industry is on the brink. He called for urgent reforms to fix systemic failures in the country’s foot-and-mouth disease response.
At an emergency indaba held in Pretoria today, John Steenhuisen warned that South Africa’s livestock industry is on the brink.
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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.
Furthermore, we would like to introduce ordinary people to the many career opportunities available within the agriculture space.
