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Nicola Weimar: Nicky Weimar, Nedbank’s Chief Economist, was a Senior Economist for the Nedbank group from 2000 to 2019. Soon after receiving her Masters in... Read More
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Harry Gwala Agri launches to assist and upskill farmers
Harry Gwala Agri, a non-profit organisation, formed by commercial farmers and supporting partners in the Harry Gwala region of KZN was officially launched on Wednesday,... Read More
KZN stock sales a catalyst for true social change
Amidst the current focus on land in South Africa, here in KwaZulu-Natal there are many examples of transformation by commercial farmers across the province, who... Read More
Farmers encouraged to look for land reform solutions
Land reform, land restitution, expropriation – call it what you may but the issue of transformation in agriculture is a certainty in South Africa –... Read More
Farmers encouraged to remain positive in uncertain times
Following the brutal, and near fatal attack, on his life in 2013, people would not have blamed respected Kwanalu board member and well-known Hluhluwe game... Read More
From subsistance farmer to Kwanalu EXCO thanks to passion
Vice- President of Kwanalu, KwaZulu-Natal cotton farmer ç, who also serves as the Deputy-President of Agri SA, credits his achievements, both in farming and in... Read More
Farmer transformation; from the ground up
A Richmond farmer has embarked on a transformation initiative amongst his long-standing employees by starting a livestock business with them as his way of giving... Read More
KZN farmers taking transformation to the next level
Commercial and developing farmers from the Mooi-Mpofana Municipality and local agricultural stakeholders have come together to form the Upper Midlands Agricultural Transformation Initiative, known as... Read More
Underberg Farmers Association – leading with farming
Six years ago, the Underberg Farmers Association (UFA) made a conscious decision to integrate and work more closely with their neighbouring small scale farmers. Today... Read More
Future Farmers Day celebrates the future of agriculture
Agricultural students, industry leaders, farmers and agri-businesses came together on Friday, April 20TH 2018, at Cedara Agricultural College for the annual Future Farmers Day to... Read More
AGRISETA visits KZN farms to assess future farmer initiative
Farms in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands played host to delegates from the Agricultural Sector Education Training Authority, AgriSETA, this week in order for the body to... Read More
KZN farmers aid fellow drought-stricken Eastern Cape farmers
Farmers in the Eston, Mid-Illovo and Richmond areas of KwaZulu-Natal have been praised by the President of Agri Eastern Cape, Doug Stern, for the “overwhelming... Read More
KZN farmers rally together to ensure uninterrupted milk supply
Farmers from Creighton, Ixopo and Donnybrook, known as the “milk-bowl” of KwaZulu-Natal because of the high quantities of milk produced in the area, have rallied... Read More
Umvoti farmers do Kwanalu proud
Once again demonstrating the resilience and generosity KZN farmers are renowned for, a group of Umvoti farmers have reached out to their Eastern Cape counterparts... Read More
Midlands farmers’ initiative tackles transformation head-on
Farmers, both developing and commercial, local agricultural stakeholders and businesses from the greater Mooi-Mpofana farming area in the KZN Midlands, with the support of the ... Read More
The future of farming looks bright
Future Farmers, the KZN-based agricultural training initiative celebrated its 11th anniversary at Cedara Agricultural College on Friday, 5th May. An eager audience of passionate farmers,... Read More
Farmers drive drought relief initiatives in Northern KZN
Farmers are much more than just food producers, they are the working cogs that turn the wheel and, in many cases the glue that binds... Read More
Farmers drive drought relief initiatives in northern KZN
Farmers are much more than just food producers, they are the working cogs that turn the wheel and, in many cases the glue that binds... Read More
Kwanalu farmer donates 800 bales to struggling farmers
In an exceptional display of generosity, a KwaZulu-Natal farmer has come to the aid of his fellow farmers suffering from the crippling drought. JJ van... Read More
Agricultural internships supported by Kwanalu members
Kwanalu members Peter and Sandy Ward, who are dairy farmers in Mooi River, provide a unique opportunity for young aspiring farmers, offering them mentorship and... Read More
Kwanalu members go the extra mile for farm school
When Kwanalu members, Riem and Carol Scheuer married in 1989, rather than a conventional wedding gift, Carol’s new mother-law, Lettie Scheuer, gave her a small... Read More