Food security is something to chew on – Price: “The continent needs a platform where unsung heroes can be represented and find kindred spirits.”
Food for Mzansi is doing this and finding new audiences in the process, overtaking century-old SA specialist publications.
“African food producers can talk for themselves; they have contributions to make to the discourse about African and world food security. They need a platform where they can learn about homegrown solutions to problems they might also be facing, learn about new markets or find potential business partners and opportunities,” said Price.
“Farmers in South Africa and Africa don’t get the recognition they deserve, perhaps it’s because of the past that people have all sorts of negativity, but it’s often unfair – and this is a wonderful opportunity to share that with the globe."
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