From the PGP desk

October 2025

Partnerships are vital to keep the Farmer Development Programme running. The Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) team believes that by partnering and working together, farmers can fight hunger, strengthen farms and build a better future for agriculture in South Africa.

SUPPORTING GRAIN FARMERS

On 23 July, the PGP team met with the chief director of the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) to discuss joining forces to support grain and oilseed farmers across South Africa. This partnership means more support for all farmers, from beginners to farmers already producing on a larger scale.

Leaders from the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) met with PGP to discuss closer collaboration in support of grain farmers. Both organisations have committed to formalising this relationship through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

TRAINING THE TRAINERS

Another partner, Villa Crop Protection, delivered specialised training to regional teams on the safe and effective use of crop protection products. This partnership ensures that Grain SA employees are equipped with the latest knowledge to support farmers better and enhance crop yields for the 2025/2026 season.

THANK YOU

For many of these farmers, this donation means healthier soils, stronger crops and hope for the future. Partnerships like this keep the farming communities thriving.

Together, everybody is working to ensure all farmers have access to the support they need to thrive and lead.  

Source: PGP Facebook page

A big thank you to SA Lime & Gypsum for a donation of 1 360 bags or 68 t of micronized lime which was delivered to 272 small-scale farmers in the Amersfoort and Piet Retief areas.

Publication: October 2025

Section: Pula/Imvula

Author: COMPILED BY THE EDITORIAL TEAM