Tofu and red pepper curry
Tofu is one of the most popular soya bean products and has become more widely used over the past few years due to the increased number of vegetarian and vegan diets. As it is high in protein, tofu...
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Agro-processing of oilseeds
Faced with current economic realities, farmers worldwide are investigating new ways of surviving, as well as expanding their business. One of the many opportunities to grow markets, turnover and...
View ArticleRaise a glass on world milk day
One of the themes of World Milk Day 2019 centres around the nutritional value of milk. Milk is healthy It is recognised more and more that the health effects of milk and dairy foods go beyond that of...
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Clever ways to preserve food
Many old-fashioned food preservation techniques have become popular in the past few years. There are good reasons for this; preserving food reduces food waste and means that consumers can get more...
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Farm Fare’s #WorldAvocadoMonth recipe
Its World Avocado Month this June and this makes it the ideal time to enjoy the avocado season. South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) shared this recipe for avo gardens with Farm Fare....
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Pig out with versatile pork
Pork is a healthy, versatile and very affordable meat. Pork recently had a bit of a bad rap, but by showcasing its benefits, consumers can be swayed. Of all the animal production systems in South...
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Lamb – healthy and delicious
Although red meat has been on the proverbial chopping block a few times for contributing to health problems such as cancer and heart disease, research has shown that, consumed in moderation, red meat...
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Head-to-tail cooking
Food waste is a major issue in the agricultural and food industries and reducing food waste has been a trending topic for the past few years. Many famous chefs have revamped the concept of cooking...
View ArticleBaking with deciduous fruit: Pear and gingerbread loaf
South African pears are in season from February to August. Enjoy the last month of the pear season with this delicious Forelle pear and gingerbread loaf recipe by Tru-Cape. Forelle pears are a smaller...
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Africa’s top five superfoods
Superfoods have been a buzzword for a few years now and usually refer to foods with high nutritional value and fibre content. Many indigenous African crops have also made it onto this esteemed list of...
View ArticleSalad with sausage and apple
With warmer weather comes more meals with salads. If you have missed having fresh salads this winter, why not try something completely new when you make your next salad as a main meal or a side dish....
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Farm fare: Get creative with exotic fruit
A variety of exotic fruits have been making their way onto South African shelves and plates. Here is a brief overview of the most popular exotic fruit you are likely to encounter and how to prepare...
View ArticleVIDEO: Saalpas vir die veeperd
Die veeperd speel op die meeste veeplase in die land ‘n baie belangrike rol. Net so belangrik is die konsep van saalpas. Omdat die veeperd die veewagter heeldag tussen die vee ronddra sodat hy as...
View ArticleWarm winterslaai met pekanneute
Chanelle Retief, ‘n dieetkundige van NutriFundi, het onlangs op Grootplaas gesels oor die besondere gesondheidswaarde van pekanneute. Dié neute is propvol gesonde vette, antioksidante, vitamines and...
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Forgotten crops come back with a BANG!
Forgotten crops, such as ancient grains and many pseudocereals, have been making a comeback due to their high nutritional content. Many of these crops are also ideal alternatives to grains that...
View ArticleAartappels: Gesondheid, uit die grond uit
Is verbruikers ten volle bewus van die voedingswaarde wat daar in aartappels verskuil is? Dit is wat Chanelle Retief van NutriFundi en Elsa Esterhuizen onlangs oor gesels het op Grootplaas. Aartappels...
View ArticleMangoslaai is mos plaaskos
Mango’s is veelsydige vrugte wat die afgelope ruk volop in plaaslike supermarkte is. Chanelle Retief van NutriFundi het in die Grootplaas-ateljee gekuier om oor die voedingswaarde van dié vrugte te...
View ArticleFarm Fare: Mussel skewers
This recipe for grilled mussel skewers is from Blue Ocean Mussels, which sustainably produces local mussels. Visit blueoceanmussels.com for more recipes or click here for more Farm Fare recipes. To...
View ArticleAdd a taste of Mexico to your plate this avo season
According to the THP 2020 Flavour & Trend Forecast, Michelin star restaurants around the world will be increasingly seeking out traditional ingredients from some of the oldest civilisations this...
View ArticleFarmer Kidz: 21-day lockdown fun farming project
Steven Barnard of Garden of Life runs the Farmer Kidz initiative that teaches kids in pre-primary schools how to grow their own vegetables. He started a 21-day vegetable cultivation series for parents...
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