National Food and Nutrition Security Plan 2025–2033 Focuses on Affordable and Nutritious Food for All South Africans
Farmers Magazine | 13.11.2026 11:15
Access to safe, healthy and nutritious food remains one of the most important challenges facing South African households, farmers and the wider agricultural sector. Rising food prices, limited access to fresh produce and changing dietary habits continue to place pressure on household food security, particularly among vulnerable communities. These challenges were central to discussions during stakeholder consultations on Goal 2 of the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033, held in Moorreesburg in the Western Cape. The engagement focused on identifying practical measures to improve access to affordable, nutritious food and strengthen the country’s food and nutrition security. For the agricultural sector, these discussions are particularly important because farmers play a central role in producing the food that sustains households, supports local economies and contributes to national food supply.
