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Farmer’s Weekly brings you the latest farming business and agricultural news updates.

Fighting hunger, one meal at a time: the story of SA Harvest’s impact

A Harvest is revolutionising the fight against hunger in South Africa by rescuing surplus food from going to waste, redistributing it to vulnerable communities, and tackling systemic issues like food insecurity. Ozzy Nel, chief operating officer at SA Harvest, spoke to Sinenhlanhla Mncwango about the tangible impact the non-profit organisation is having on vulnerable communities.
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Does the classification system help consumers buy the tastiest meat?

The current carcass classification system used in South Africa does not determine the quality of an animal’s meat, and can be misleading to consumers. As such, there have been calls for a grading system to be implemented.

Winemaking on an old Cape Town farm

From politics to premium wines, the Graaff family continues to make its mark. Sir De Villiers Graaff, Fourth Baronet of the family and De Grendel Wine Estate, spoke to Brian Berkman about continuing the tradition.
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Choose Pannar as a partner for your agricultural journey

As a farmer, there are numerous strategies you can implement independently to boost productivity in the short term. This includes using quality inputs like fertilisers and improved seeds and adopting innovative techniques to optimise your resources. However, if your goal is to truly succeed, you’ll need great partners for the journey.
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Smart technology: using remote irrigation control to gain an edge

When Rentia Boerdery in the Free State, needed to install a system to irrigate fields from a storage dam on a piece of their land with drier soil, they turned to Agrico.
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The rise and rise of WeGrow Piggery

WeGrow Piggery started with a 600-sow unit, and has since increased its herd to 1 300 sows. With a feed mill in the pipeline, WeGrow looks set to continue on its growth trajectory.
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A legacy of growth and innovation

Pride Milling, a leader in South Africa’s maize industry, continues to grow through innovation, strategic expansion, and strong leadership under the guidance of CEO Jorrie Jordaan.
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Building relationships to ensure longevity

Hendrik Eksteen, CEO of Grow Fresh Produce Agents, says maintaining farmer relationships is key to the company’s success.
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A business passionate about upliftment

HarvestFresh Farms and Thebe Investment Corporation are committed not only to growing this already-thriving business but uplifting the community in the process.
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Funding and technical support put new enterprises on the market

Strategic collaborations have enabled some Eastern Cape partnerships to develop and commercialise products aimed at health-conscious South Africans.

From beer to botanicals: the surprising potential uses for hops waste

Preserve Botanica is pioneering research into upcycling hops waste. CEO Wanda du Plessis spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the company’s groundbreaking findings and their potential impact on the industry.

How a food forest is helping an Eastern Cape community escape food insecurity

Bakhusele Mathupha is the founder of Phawu Likum AgriPak, a rural agroecology co-operative based in the small town of kuGatyane in the Eastern Cape. Through this initiative, he has introduced a food forest to help combat food insecurity in the local community. Mathupha spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about how collaboration, education, and a shared commitment to the land are empowering community members to create a self-sustaining food system while restoring the local environment.
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