How Farmers Can Turn Bananas into Chips, Flour and Desserts in South Africa
The banana sector in South Africa offers strong opportunities for value addition. Many farmers lose income when ripe fruit spoils before reaching the market. Processing bananas into chips, flour and…
How Farmers Can Turn Groundnuts into Butter, Snacks and Oil in South Africa
Groundnuts are a versatile crop in South Africa, offering farmers multiple opportunities to add value beyond selling raw nuts. By processing groundnuts into butter, snacks, and oil, producers can increase…
South African Canegrowers Warn About Rising Sugar Imports and the Risk to Rural Jobs
Rising sugar imports are placing intense pressure on South Africa’s sugar industry. South African Canegrowers has warned that rural jobs and local production face serious risk as foreign sugar continues…
KwaZulu-Natal MEC Urges Farmers to Join Cooperatives for Better Market Access
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has called on farmers to actively participate in cooperatives to strengthen their bargaining power and secure better prices…
How Farmers Can Turn Onions into Flakes, Pastes and Gourmet Snacks in South Africa
South Africa produces large volumes of onions each year, presenting farmers with opportunities to add value through processing. Transforming onions into flakes, pastes, and gourmet snacks allows producers to reduce…
Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture Supports Nomzamo Special School with Vegetables and Trees
In celebration of Disability Month, the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture donated vegetable seedlings, gardening tools, and indigenous trees to Nomzamo Special School. The initiative aims to promote food security,…
DARD Partners with Meals on Wheels to Boost Vegetable Production and Local Farming
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Meals on Wheels Community Services South Africa (MOWCS) to strengthen local vegetable production and support…
Strategic Planning Session Sets New Focus for Agricultural Growth
A three day Strategic Planning session began yesterday at Loskop Dam. The meeting aims to set clear direction for the agricultural sector, assess progress and identify actions that can speed…
How Farmers Can Turn Grapes into Jam and Vinegar in South Africa
South Africa’s grape industry offers farmers more than fresh table grapes or wine production. By processing grapes into jam and vinegar, farmers can add value, reduce waste, and diversify income…
How Farmers Can Create Millet Flour and Snacks for Profit in South Africa
Millet is a resilient, nutritious crop with growing demand in South Africa and international markets. Farmers can increase income by processing millet into flour and snacks, creating value-added products that…
How Farmers Can Turn Grapefruit into Beverages and Candied Peel in South Africa
South Africa produces a significant volume of grapefruit each year, offering opportunities for farmers to diversify income streams beyond fresh fruit sales. By processing grapefruit into beverages and candied peel,…
South Africa’s Raisin Industry Poised for Growth Amid Strong 2024/25 Crop
South Africa’s raisin sector is set for a strong rebound, with the 2024/25 crop projected to reach 100 000 tonnes. Daneel Rossouw, head of sales for agriculture at Nedbank Commercial…
