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South African farming families face a harder road ahead than many are willing to admit.
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WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- :From Communal Land To Market Shelf: What Really Determines Fruit And Vegetable Quality In South Africa
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There is growing interest in whether fruit and vegetables grown on former communal land in South Africa can be trusted, especially when that land was previously thought to be unsuitable for cropping.
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- The prestigious Junior Agri Writers Awards have once again opened doors for young talent across South Africa — launching careers, building confidence, and giving a national platform to the next generation of agricultural voices.
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