Transformation
A journey of resilience and growth
In the heart of Polokwane in Limpopo, Leah Matlala is making waves in the potato industry under the banner of Somandla Trading. Her story is one of transformation, resilience, and…
Read MoreEnterprise development success stories
The Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) continues to play a transformative role in South Africa’s agricultural sector, particularly in the Western Cape and North West provinces. Designed to empower emerging producers,…
Read MoreTransformation and the potato industry
The South African potato industry, a cornerstone of the country’s agricultural economy, is undergoing significant transformation. Efforts to promote inclusivity in production, market access, skills development, and gender equity are…
Read MoreFrom rural roots to agricultural success
Bhekani Zondo’s journey from rural life in uMswililia near Port Shepstone to a career in agricultural economics is a tale of passion, perseverance, and purpose. Raised in a farming household,…
Read MoreXolani Hlatshwayo’s agricultural journey
Xolani Hlatshwayo, a young man from Mkuze in KwaZulu-Natal, was raised by his mother along with three siblings. He started his education at Elundini Primary School in Ngwavuma and completed…
Read MoreLesego Motsemme’s agricultural journey
Lesego Motsemme, a young man from Orkney, was raised in the Klerksdorp district of North West. The area is well-known for mining, but he chose to pursue a career in…
Read MoreTraining of emerging producers in Limpopo
Important information regarding the July planting season was conveyed to 16 emerging producers during a training session held at the Cornerstone Boutique Hotel in Mogwadi, Limpopo on 4 and 5…
Read MoreBlack frost devastates Limpopo crops
The agricultural sector in Limpopo, particularly in the Capricorn and Waterberg districts, recently experienced significant setbacks due to an unusual cold front resulting in black frost. This rare weather phenomenon…
Read MoreEmpowering Eastern Cape producers: A path to agricultural transformation
Amid the green fields and fertile soils of South Africa’s agricultural landscape, a stark reality persists, namely the glaring absence and sluggish pace of transformation. Despite the nation’s fervent aspirations…
Read MoreCapricorn District: Preparing to plant
Despite the below average rainfall realised between February and March in Limpopo this year, developing producers are gearing up for the potato planting season. With its rich soils and favourable…
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