National Food and Nutrition Security Plan 2025–2033: Free State Consultations Highlight Solutions to Improve Food Security
Improving access to water and land, creating more market opportunities for farmers and promoting climate-resilient agriculture are among the key proposals emerging from consultations on South Africa’s National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033 in Bloemfontein. The discussions have highlighted the need for practical solutions that address the challenges communities face in producing, accessing and affording nutritious food. Stakeholders…
Empowering Grain Farmers in Bronkhorstspruit Through Knowledge Sharing and Agricultural Support
Empowering grain farmers with practical knowledge, access to markets and reliable agricultural support is essential for strengthening food security and building a sustainable agricultural sector in South Africa. In Bronkhorstspruit, local producers, industry experts and government representatives came together at the Grain Study Group Programme to share information, explore growth opportunities and discuss challenges affecting grain production. Held at the…
ARC-VIMP Team Promotes Backyard Gardening and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato During National Nutrition Week 2026
The Agricultural Research Council’s Food Security and Community Education and Development (FSCED) team at ARC-VIMP participated in National Nutrition Week 2026 in Welkom, Free State, with a focus on backyard gardening and orange-fleshed sweet potato products. The team demonstrated backyard gardening at Motheo Day Care Centre and showcased products made from orange-fleshed sweet potato. The activities highlighted the importance of…
