Canning and Preserving Your Fruit and Vegetable Harvest in South Africa
Canning and preserving fruit and vegetables remains one of the most practical ways for households and small-scale farmers in South Africa to reduce food waste, extend shelf life, and improve food security. Seasonal harvests often produce more food than can be consumed or sold immediately, especially for crops like tomatoes, peaches, beans, mangoes, and spinach. Without proper preservation methods, much…
KZN DARD Farmers’ Day Strengthens Vegetable Production and Food Security in Harry Gwala District
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, working together with Sutherland Seedlings, hosted a Farmers’ Day and information sharing session focused on vegetable crop production in the Harry Gwala District. The event brought together local farmers, extension officers, and key agricultural stakeholders under the theme “Promoting Sustainable Vegetable Production and Food Security.” It was held in the Johnnes Phumlani…
National Department of Agriculture Hosts Strategic Risk Management Workshop to Strengthen Governance and Delivery
The National Department of Agriculture is currently hosting a Strategic Risk Management Workshop aimed at improving how the department identifies, assesses, and responds to risks that could affect its mandate. The workshop forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance systems and ensure that agricultural programmes are implemented effectively across South Africa. By focusing on structured risk management, the department…
