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Emerging Limpopo potato farmers backed by PepsiCo’s R5m Kgodiso Fund
A R5 million partnership between the University of Limpopo and PepsiCo’s Kgodiso Development Fund is equipping emerging black potato farmers...
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The agricultural story South Africa isn’t telling: The often overlooked engine of inclusive growth
South Africa's vegetable sector is structurally indispensable to food security, rural economic development and long-term agricultural resilience, yet it remains...
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WATCH | Where farmers get help and students learn – North-West University’s animal health centre
North-West University’s Dale Bieghle Animal Health Centre on its Mahikeng Campus is bridging the gap between academic training and community...
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Elevate Her | Start the conversation that could change everything
In a world drowning in negativity about what is wrong in agriculture and business, Maphuti Mongatane argues that the biggest...
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FMD vaccine scams: ‘Farmers, beware of fake sellers on social media’ – RMIS
Scammers are advertising FMD vaccines for sale on social media, but no private individual in South Africa is legally allowed...
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How one young woman is turning Zebediela’s agricultural land into jobs and hope
For Pakane Kekana, farming is about creating opportunities as much as producing food. As co-founder of and head of research...
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When municipalities fail, farmers pay the price
The IMASA victory over the City of Matlosana is about more than a court case. It exposes the consequences of...
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Mozambique pushes to replace vegetable imports from SA after flood recovery
Mozambique’s agriculture minister says Gaza Province could produce enough vegetables – including potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage and onions – to significantly...
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Mpumalanga government dismisses DA criticism over International FoodMarket; defends phased rollout
The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture has rejected DA claims that the Mpumalanga International FoodMarket remains non-operational because of government inaction,...
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WATCH | Botswana imports Brazilian Girolando cattle to cut dairy imports
Botswana has begun importing 1 000 Girolando dairy cattle from Brazil in a phased programme aimed at reducing the country’s...
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