We believe in the power of agriculture to promote nation building and social cohesion by telling stories that are often overlooked by broader society.
22/08/2025
For Sinothando Lolo, agriculture is more than survival – it’s a legacy and a vision for the future. From childhood chores like fetching water and milking livestock, she’s grown into a trailblazer, determined to expand her family’s farm in the Eastern Cape and create agritourism opportunities.
For Sinothando Lolo, agriculture is more than survival – it’s a legacy and a vision for the future. From childhood chores like fetching water and milking livestock, she’s grown into a trailblazer, determined to expand her family’s farm in the Eastern Cape and create agritourism opportunities...
22/08/2025
Step into the world of conscious consumerism with "Beyond the Label"! 🌍
Hosted by Fairtrade Africa's Regional Communication Officer, Sandra Ndlovu, this series dives into critical topics around ethical trade, sustainable practices, and the people behind the products we love.
Join us as we explore what it means to be fair, and how your choices can make a real difference.
Meet Frans Matlakala, the visionary behind Elite Poultry (Pty) Ltd. He started small, faced tough challenges like disease outbreaks, but never gave up. His secret? A relentless commitment to quality and a passion for learning.
His journey is a powerful reminder that with dedication, you can turn a humble beginning into a major success story.
Food for Mzansi is looking forward to the Conference on the Development of Agroecology in Southern Africa, which is being hosted by the Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU). This event is a critical step in a movement to empower farmers, who for too long have been left out of the design of agricultural models. SACAU is changing that narrative by putting producers at the heart of sustainable food systems.
Join us at the Conference on the Development of Agroecology in Southern Africa, where we'll tackle climate change, food security, and farmer livelihoods head-on. This isn't just another conference—it's a collaborative effort to build a vibrant, farmer-led agroecology sector.
📅 When: August 27–28, 2025
📍 Where: Radisson Hotel, OR Tambo International Airport, JHB
Together, we'll answer the critical question: What will it take to develop a prosperous agroecology sector in Southern Africa, at scale and at speed?
Stay tuned for speaker announcements and registration details. Let's build the future of food, together.
22/08/2025
Sappi Southern Africa has sold its Lomati Sawmill to Normandien Farms, ensuring continued employment for local workers and supporting Mpumalanga’s timber industry. The handover, scheduled for 1 September 2025, marks a new chapter in the mill’s 50-year legacy.
Sappi Southern Africa has sold its Lomati Sawmill to Normandien Farms, ensuring continued employment for local workers.
22/08/2025
Veld fires continue to devastate South African farms, threatening food security and pushing prices higher. Experts urge farmers to adopt proactive fire management, maintain firebreaks, and collaborate with local fire associations.
Explore the impact of veld fires on agriculture and learn about essential fire management plans to protect your farm operations.
21/08/2025
Smallholder farmers are the backbone of Africa's food systems, but financial exclusion holds them back. Humphrey Nxumalo of Solidaridad Southern Africa explains how they make it easier for farmers to access financial services, from mobile payments to digital loans and weather-index insurance.
Explore how agricultural finance and digital innovation are transforming smallholder farming in Africa for better productivity.
21/08/2025
Meet Frans Matlakala, the visionary behind Elite Poultry (Pty) Ltd. He started small, faced tough challenges like disease outbreaks, but never gave up. His secret? A relentless commitment to quality and a passion for learning.
His journey is a powerful reminder that with dedication, you can turn a humble beginning into a major success story.
Frans Matlakala transformed a backyard operation into Elite Poultry (Pty) Ltd, a testament to his vision and dedication.
21/08/2025
Ricardo Slawers, the master baker behind the Rupert Family's La Motte Bakery in Franschhoek, is a true bread magician. Find out why he is heading to Germany for the chance of a lifetime. La Motte
Meet the master baker behind the Rupert Family's La Motte Bakery in Franschhoek and read why he is heading to Germany for the chance of a lifetime.
21/08/2025
Agricultural experts are raising the alarm about the ineffectiveness of the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (Cara). The law is meant to protect land and water, but many farmers, especially new entrants, don't know their legal obligations....
Agricultural experts are raising the alarm about the ineffectiveness of South Africa's Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (Cara).
21/08/2025
Empowering women, one farm at a time. 🌱
Born from a survey that highlighted the challenges faced by female farmers, the SoilSistas program by Corteva Agriscience provides training, mentorship, and a powerful network to help women grow their businesses and find their voice.
Discover the inspiring stories of women in agriculture and how Corteva Agriscience's SoilSistas programme empowers these female farmers.
21/08/2025
Amid SA's deepening hunger crisis, the Rural Women's Assembly (RWA) is calling for food justice, not charity. Their campaign urges the government to raise child grants, protect feeding schemes, and support land redistribution for women.
Learn about the urgent South Africa hunger crisis and how the Rural Women’s Assembly is advocating for food security and rights.
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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.
Furthermore, we would like to introduce ordinary people to the many career opportunities available within the agriculture space.
