Young female farmer aims to provide affordable food and create jobs
Sphanaso Ngubane is the founder of Comet Emporia Agri-Farming, an enterprise based in the rural area of Msinga in the Umzinyathi district of KwaZulu-Natal, near Greytown. She is dedicated to...
Young farmer with big dreams seeking to unlock new opportunities
In 2023, Nduduzo Mtshali registered Feather Field Broiler Enterprise, a mixed farming business in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal. He spoke to Magda du Toit about the challenges of starting out with limited...
A young farmer’s vision to enhance green spaces in KZN
Growing up in Hammersdale in KwaZulu-Natal in a family that produced vegetables in their own garden played a defining role in Sindiswa Ndlovu’s decision to embark on a career in...
Female livestock farmer a fresh voice in male-dominated arena
Linda Mthalane began her farming journey five years ago when she purchased her first cattle. She is one of the few producers breeding Simbra and Brahman cattle in the area...
Siphindile’s farming story: Structured for scale and rooted in community
As a young agripreneur, Siphindile Hlengwa is making waves in her area, but also in the broader agriculture sector. Hlengwa is the founder and director of Ndlovukazi Agriculture Multipurpose (Ndlovukazi)...
Stock farmer’s big plans to grow meat processing in KZN
Bhekumndeni Khumalo Zulu is a stock farmer with a dream. He not only wishes to be successful himself, but strongly feels that there should be a greater focus on empowering...
Advancing the use of integrated pest management in crop production
Experts in integrated pest management are gaining importance as fruit-importing countries tighten their phytosanitary regulations. Nadine Botha, technical and commercial manager at Insectec, spoke to Magda du Toit about her...
Fighting hunger, one meal at a time: the story of SA Harvest’s impact
A Harvest is revolutionising the fight against hunger in South Africa by rescuing surplus food from going to waste, redistributing it to vulnerable communities, and tackling systemic issues like food...
Building relationships to ensure longevity
Hendrik Eksteen, CEO of Grow Fresh Produce Agents, says maintaining farmer relationships is key to the company’s success.
A business passionate about upliftment
HarvestFresh Farms and Thebe Investment Corporation are committed not only to growing this already-thriving business but uplifting the community in the process.
How a food forest is helping an Eastern Cape community escape food insecurity
Bakhusele Mathupha is the founder of Phawu Likum AgriPak, a rural agroecology co-operative based in the small town of kuGatyane in the Eastern Cape. Through this initiative, he has introduced...
Borrowed time and great spirit: a Prestige Agri Worker’s story
Lindie-Alet van Staden from L’Ormarins Wine Estate in Franschhoek was named the 2024 Prestige Agri Worker of the Year. She spoke to Glenneis Kriel at her vegetable garden in Somerset...
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