KZN Agriculture & Rural Development

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Administration

Providing support to line function components of the Department

Agriculture

Sustainable Resource Management, Farmer Support and Development, Veterinary Services, Technical Research and Development Services, Agricultural Economics, Structured Agricultural Training

Rural Development

Rural Coordination and Social Facilitation

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MEC
Mrs T.P. Madlopha-Mthethwa, MPL

Acting HOD Mr Z.N. Dlamini

HOD
Mr Z.N. Dlamini

Vision

An inclusive, sustainable and radically transformed agricultural sector that builds thriving communities in balance with nature.

Mission

To advance sound agricultural practices that stimulates comprehensive economic growth, food security and advancement of rural communities.

Strategic Documents

Strategic Links

Fresh Produce Market Analysis Report: Quarter 1 of 2024

Public Tool for Reporting Agricultural Incidents

Laboratory Services

Agricultural Research Development and Training Institutes

Animal Health

Tenders

In Focus

Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

2024/25 call for Hemp/Cannabis Permit Applications

Imbizo Build-up Programme Launch

Departmental Projects

Unemployed Agriculture Graduates Youth Programme

Improving Genetics in Communal Breeding Herd and Communal Grazing Schemes

Food Security and the impact of Food Inflation

Communal Investment and Infrastructure Programme

Agricultural Development Interventions

Agricultural Construction Unit

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19
December
2024

MEC KaMadlopha-Mthethwa participates in the opening of FPSU

The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mr. Mzwanele Nyhontso, along with his counterpart, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, officially launched the state-of-the-art...

18
December
2024

Law Enforcement Operations

On Wednesday, 18 December 2024 MEC Champion for uMkhanyakude District, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, who's also the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, has paid a special tribute to the road traffic...

17
December
2024

Youth in Agriculture Programme in Jozini

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, believes that the youth have the potential to be game-changers in transforming the agricultural sector. She was addressing...

12
December
2024

MEC inspects Spaza Shops around Hluhluwe

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni KaMadlopa-Mthethwa, in her capacity as the MEC Champion for uMkhanyakude District Municipality, has been joined by law enforcement agencies that...

10
December
2024

16 Days of Activism Programme

As part of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. MEC Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa in her...

01
December
2024

Commemoration of World Aids Day

On Sunday, 01 December 2024, the Province of KwaZulu-Natal joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Aids Day. The provincial event took place at Umzingazi Sports Ground in...

30
November
2024

Handover of yellow plant machinery

Yellow plant machinery in the form of TLBs, excavators, tipper and water trucks worth R31 million were handed over to communities of Jozini in an event held at eZibukweni Stadium...

29
November
2024

MEC welcomes BRICS Members and Chinese Delegation

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Mrs Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa welcomed the Chinese delegation and SA BRICSSkills Development, Applied Technology and Innovation Working Group Members to Cedara. The delegation was...

25
November
2024

Emnyangweni Crime Awareness Imbizo

KZN Agriculture MEC Madlopha-Mthethwa says that in efforts to bolster agricultural activities, farmer support and assistance to the communities and farmers at a local level, the Department is considering providing...

20
November
2024

Handover of planting season production inputs in eThekwini Metro

In a bid to curb poverty and improve the farming sector to increase efficiency, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by Hon. MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, handed over...

13
November
2024

4th Annual Provincial Veterinary Services Conference 2024

The Veterinary Services Section successfully held their 4th Annual Provincial Veterinary Services conference. This session kicked off on Wednesday, 13 November 2024 and concluded on Thursday, 14 November 2024 in...

11
November
2024

Grain Farmers welcome production inputs

Ensuing from the Provincial Planting Season led by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli launched in uMsinga last month, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa handed over production inputs...

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Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Administration

Agriculture

Rural Development

MECMrs T.P. Madlopha-Mthethwa, MPL

HODMr Z.N. Dlamini

Vision

Mission

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In Focus

Departmental Projects

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MEC
Mrs T.P. Madlopha-Mthethwa, MPL

HOD
Mr Z.N. Dlamini