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| uTHUKELA DISTRICT CONTRIBUTES TO SHAPING THE PLAN. The National Department of Agriculture today continued its consul...
16/09/2026

| uTHUKELA DISTRICT CONTRIBUTES TO SHAPING THE PLAN.

The National Department of Agriculture today continued its consultations on the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033, engaging stakeholders in uThukela District, KwaZulu-Natal, at Drakensberg.

The engagement provided stakeholders with an opportunity to present their inputs, comments and recommendations on the Plan, while highlighting the district’s specific food and nutrition security needs and priorities.

These contributions form part of the department’s efforts to ensure that the Plan is comprehensive, responsive and informed by the diverse realities of districts across South Africa.

As consultations continue across the country, every district has an opportunity to add its voice to shaping South Africa’s food and nutrition security agenda.

South African Government KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

[Government News 🗞]President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended deepest condolences to families and communities affected by th...
16/09/2026

[Government News 🗞]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended deepest condolences to families and communities affected by the killing of women in and around Kempton Park, while directing that no stone be left unturned to solve the cases and bring perpetrators to justice.

SOUTH AFRICA AND ZAMBIA STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON DIGITAL AGRICULTURE AND AISouth Africa and Zambia are strengthening te...
16/09/2026

SOUTH AFRICA AND ZAMBIA STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON DIGITAL AGRICULTURE AND AI

South Africa and Zambia are strengthening technical cooperation in digital agriculture and artificial intelligence through a South-South Cooperation Exchange Visit taking place from 14–17 September 2026.

The National Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, is hosting a delegation from the Zambian Ministry of Agriculture, FAO Zambia and Smart Zambia, with FAO South Africa also participating in the exchange.

The visit provides an opportunity for the two countries to share technical knowledge and practical experiences on the design, implementation, governance and application of digital agriculture systems and artificial intelligence technologies.

The exchange focuses on how digital technologies and AI can be used to improve agricultural service delivery, strengthen support to farmers and enhance access to agricultural information and services.

Through this South-South exchange, South Africa and Zambia are sharing knowledge, experiences and practical solutions to advance digital innovation and contribute to a more connected, responsive and digitally enabled agricultural sector.

WEBINAR INVITATION📌 | From the first seed sown to the marketplace, every link in the value chain matters.Join the Nation...
16/09/2026

WEBINAR INVITATION📌 | From the first seed sown to the marketplace, every link in the value chain matters.

Join the National Department of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Marketing Council for an engaging webinar on Grains and Oilseeds Trade.

The discussion will explore:

🌿Where the grains and oilseeds value chain begins;
🌍 Trade in grains and oilseeds;
🏭 Grain storage and handling in South Africa;
🤝 Partnerships that improve smallholder farmers’ access to agricultural finance; and
📈 South Africa’s trade relations, opportunities and challenges within the value chain.

📅 22 September 2026
⏰ 09:00–13:00

🔗 Register here👇: 5d071ac3-a5aa-4fdb-b82f-1bceea6f170f@57c55408-e2ac-41d9-8610-b1646bdce717?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d071ac3-a5aa-4fdb-b82f-1bceea6f170f@57c55408-e2ac-41d9-8610-b1646bdce717?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog

Connect, learn and discover the opportunities shaping the future of South Africa’s grains and oilseeds sector.

South African Government

[Government News 🗞]Government condemns violence, and the brutal attacks on women. Gender based violence and femicide inf...
15/09/2026

[Government News 🗞]
Government condemns violence, and the brutal attacks on women. Gender based violence and femicide infringe the constitutional rights of women to freedom of movement, safety and dignity.

15/09/2026

| WRAPPING UP NFNSP CONSULTATIONS IN uMGungundlovu📌

Mr Bonga Msomi, Chief Director: National Extension Support Services, reflected on the consultations held to date on the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033.

He noted that the inputs received so far have been constructive, valuable and insightful, providing perspectives that are contributing to the development of a comprehensive and responsive NFNSP Plan.

Consultations continue across the country to gather diverse perspectives and inputs towards developing a comprehensive National Food and Nutrition Security Plan for South Africa.🇿🇦

South African Government KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

15/09/2026

| TRANSFORMING LOCAL AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS.

Presenting Goal 1 of the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033, Ms Thabile Diphofu, Assistant Director: Food Security, highlighted the importance of mapping producers to better understand the agricultural potential of each district.

Goal 1 focuses on the transformation of local agri-food systems to be sustainable, diversified and inclusive. Understanding the location, activities and potential of producers can support better planning and targeted interventions to strengthen local agri-food systems and contribute to food and nutrition security.

Understanding local potential is key to shaping effective solutions.

South African Government KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

| STAKEHOLDER CONTRIBUTIONS SHAPING THE PLAN.Stakeholders in uMngungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal, are making valuab...
15/09/2026

| STAKEHOLDER CONTRIBUTIONS SHAPING THE PLAN.

Stakeholders in uMngungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal, are making valuable contributions to the ongoing consultations on the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033.

The discussions cover key issues affecting food and nutrition security, including food access, local food systems and the role of indigenous foods in promoting dietary diversity and nutrition.

These contributions are helping to ensure that the Plan is comprehensive, responsive and informed by the diverse needs and realities of districts across South Africa.

Every voice adds value to shaping a food- and nutrition-secure South Africa.🇿🇦

South African Police Service KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

15/09/2026

| Responding to local needs, uMgungundlovu District KwaZulu-Natal📌

Presenting the second iteration of the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033, Acting Director: Subsistence Farming, Ms Thulile Dlamini, explained that the consultations aim to understand the specific needs, priorities and development requirements of each district.

The approach seeks to move away from a one-size-fits-all model by ensuring that the Plan responds to the unique circumstances and needs of different districts.

Different needs require targeted responses. One shared goal: a food- and nutrition-secure South Africa.🇿🇦

South African Government GCIS KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

| uMgungundlovu stakeholders help shape South Africa’s food-security future🇿🇦The National Department of Agriculture is...
15/09/2026

| uMgungundlovu stakeholders help shape South Africa’s food-security future🇿🇦

The National Department of Agriculture is continuing its consultations on the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033 today in the uMgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal.

The engagement forms part of consultations taking place across various districts in KwaZulu-Natal and throughout the country to gather stakeholders’ experiences, priorities and recommendations. Their input will help identify challenges, strengthen proposed interventions and ensure that the final plan responds to the realities and needs of South Africans.

The department is committed to developing a comprehensive and inclusive plan shaped by input from all relevant stakeholders. The NFNSP is not a plan for government alone, it is a plan for everyone.

The goal is to ensure that all South Africans have access to safe, nutritious and healthy food. Achieving this requires government, communities and other stakeholders to work together and take shared responsibility for building a food- and nutrition-secure South Africa.

Every voice matters. Every contribution counts. Every stakeholder has a role to play.🤝🇿🇦

South African Government KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development GCIS

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