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Blossoming Futures: Philippi Agrihub's Countdown to Operation
Agrihub is on the brink of transforming into a commission-based fresh produce market for small-scale and commercial farmers.
Pedi
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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Nurturing Young Entrepreneurs: Roots Project Thrives at Agrihub
Afriponics and Philippi Agrihub are providing Cape Town's youth with innovative agricultural opportunities. Entrepreneurship in bloom!
Pedi
Nov 9, 20232 min read
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Philippi Agrihub Expected to be Buzzing with Farmers and Buyers Again
The Philippi Agrihub will finally get to operate as intended following years of leaps and losses due to a lack of proper planning and...
Weekend Argus
May 13, 20233 min read
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Mayor Launches Philippi Agrihub to Support Sustainable Agriculture
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Ald. James Vos were joined by representatives from various departments and government agencies to...
Pedi
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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Pedi's Covid-19 Response: Nourishing Communities in Crisis
A total of 1,518 food parcels were distributed to 60 communities, benefiting over 6,000 residents.
Pedi
Jul 31, 20202 min read
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Revitalizing Philippi: City Invests R40 Million in Agrihub Project
The City of Cape Town is set to embark on an exciting initiative with the launch of the Philippi Agrihub Project in Philippi East....
Pedi
Jun 18, 20202 min read
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Urban Farmers to Be Trained in Organic Farming in Philippi
Council approves funding for Pedi to continue critical work in urban agriculture.
City of Cape Town
Jan 25, 20193 min read
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Socio-Economic Agricultural Plan for the Philippi Horticultural Area
Unlocking the potential of the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA): Resilience, Competitiveness, Sustainability
Indego Consulting
Jun 19, 20182 min read
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Philippi Urban Agriculture Academy's First Year Reaps Success
The R3-million Pedi Urban Agriculture Academy has progressed from a construction site to a fully operational agricultural academy.
Pedi
Jun 7, 20182 min read
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Pedi's Urban Agriculture Academy and Waste to Food Initiative Launched
Pedi Urban Agriculture Academy and Waste to Food initiative launch in Philippi, revolutionizing urban farming and combatting poverty.
Pedi
Jun 5, 20172 min read
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Pedi and Dhladhla Foundation to Develop Tunnel Farming Operation
The Philippi Economic Development Initiative (PEDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dhladhla Foundation to develop a...
Pedi
Jan 28, 20162 min read
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AgriProtein: Turning Waste into Nutrition at Commercial Scale
AgriProtein, a business that believes in the concept of turning waste into nutrition, is making waves with its innovative approach to...
Pedi
Jan 9, 20162 min read
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Earthworms Unleashed: Waste to Food's Recipe for Sustainable Success
Waste to Food, Philippi's award-winning start-up, transforms food waste into vermicompost, promoting sustainability.
Pedi
Dec 8, 20152 min read
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Calls to Protect Cape Flats Aquifer and Philippi Farming Area
Rapid urbanization and increasing water demand pose a significant threat to the Cape Flats aquifer and the Philippi agricultural hub.
University of the Western Cape
Oct 1, 20142 min read
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