Farmer's Inside Track Food For Mzansi

Tune into Farmer’s Inside Track as we explore the dynamic world of farming with Khanimamba Baloyi, Commodity Markets and Foresight Analyst at the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy.
In this episode we gain valuable insights into the latest trends, risk management strategies, and long-term foresight to empower new era farmers in their decision-making journey.

With the 2024 election on the horizon, we delve into the current administration's impact on South African agriculture and what lies ahead. Join us for an insightful discussion as we assess the path forward.
In this episode, we host Thabo Mokone, the MEC for Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Since assuming office in October 2022, Mokone has been at the forefront of agricultural development in the province. 

As his tenure draws to a close this year, we take a retrospective look at his administration, examining its achievements, confronting its challenges, and distilling the invaluable lessons learned along the journey.

This episode tackles foot rot, a nasty disease in cattle, sheep, and goats.
Dr Rangano Magadu, a veterinary expert from the University of Pretoria, joins us to explain everything you need to keep your animals thriving.

We will also hear some valuable tips from Dr Magadu on how farmers can keep this disease at bay! 

Southern Oil doesn’t just produce high-quality products; it also champions the well-being of its community.
Through the Canola Trust, it empowers the next generation by investing in the CanoLees and CanoTel programmes, transforming the lives of farmworker children through reading and mathematics literacy.

Reney Govender, learning and development practitioner at Southern Oil joins this episode to tell us more.

Food For Mzansi has launched its premium membership offering. The publication's marketing manager, Adèle Changuion, discusses the significance of providing additional value to our readers and how this premium membership empowers our community.
We also explore what makes this premium membership appealing to our readers and how it contributes to quality journalism.

This week, we unpack the aromatic world of South Africa’s essential oil industry on Farmer’s Inside Track. Learn about sustainable farming methods, fair trade initiatives, and biodiversity conservation efforts driving the industry forward. Join host Dawn Noemdoe and Elton Greeve, general manager of Inter Agri Oil, as they explore Mzansi’s vibrant essential oil industry.