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.
...Bartlow Combine is one of six agricultural Research Stations in KwaZulu-Natal, situated 40 km from Hluhluwe and 46 km from Mkuze.
The mission of Bartlow Combine is to maintain a nucleus of pure–bred Nguni cattle.
MEC
Mrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL
Acting HOD
Dr. F.N.P. Qwabe
Vision
Inclusively transformed, innovative, food secure and sustainable agricultural sector.
Mission
To drive comprehensive and equitable agricultural growth, food security and the advancement of rural communities through sustained scientific and digital technology practices.
View our Values and Strategic Objectives
Strategic Documents
- Approved Revenue Tariffs - 2026/2027
- Service Commitment Charter - 2024/2025
- Annual Report - 2024/2025
- PAIA and POPIA Manual
- Annual Performance Plan - 2025/2026
- KZN DARD Strategic Plan - 2025-2030
- Revised Technical Indicator Descriptions - APP 2024/2025
- Technical Indicator Descriptions - APP 2024/2025
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Departmental Projects
Latest Events
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29
May
2026 -
KZN GOVERNMENT HANDS OVER TRACTORS TO THE KING AND LOCAL COOPERATIVES IN BOOST FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Mr. Thamsanqa Ntuli, together with the MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, handed over two tractors to the AmaZulu King, Misuzulu KaZwelithini, which will...
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01
June
2026 -
KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA AND INKOSI BUTHELEZI REQUIRE ENHANCED EXTENSION SERVICES FOR FARMER DEVELOPMENT
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's extension practitioners, the lifeblood of the sector, gathered at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre for a two-day conference from 01...
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02
June
2026 -
MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA CALLS FOR GREATER SYNERGIES BETWEEN LARGE-SCALE COMMERCIAL FARMERS AND SMALL-SCALE FARMERS
The MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development was an invited speaker at the Large Herds Dairy Conference which took place in Ballito, within the KwaDukuza Local Municipality...
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28
May
2026 -
MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA ENCOURAGES CONGREGANTS TO NURTURE THEIR SPIRIT BY CULTIVATING THE LAND
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa met thousands of worshipers at the annual Twelve Apostles Church in Trinity meeting in Hluhluwe on Thursday 28 May...
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26
May
2026 -
MEC: FMD VACCINATION GOING AS PLANNED IN UMNGENI, IMPENDLE AND RICHMOND
The MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in KwaZulu-Natal, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease vaccination programme in...
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22
May
2026 -
MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA BRINGS RENEWED HOPE TO ENQABENI FARMING COMMUNITY
A 30-member, youth-led cooperative, Nqabeni kaHawana Cooperative near Pietermaritzburg in the uMsunduzi Local Municipality, received a huge boost through agricultural assistance from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development....
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20
May
2026 -
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KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA HANDS OVER PEANUT BUTTER AGRO-PROCESSING FACTORY DURING OSS/DDM SIYAHLOLA VISIT
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has handed over a newly constructed peanut butter processing factory and a vehicle to Naturally Nutty Peanut Butter in Mnqobokazi, Hluhluwe, within...
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05
May
2026 -
Job creation, service delivery improvement and fighting FMD
On Tuesday, 5 May 2026, The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, officially handed over a fleet of 48 new vehicles and welcomed 60...
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27
April
2026 -
Freedom Day Commemoration
The MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, was amongst dignitaries attending the Freedom Day Commemoration on Monday 27 April 2026 , held at the...
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22
April
2026 -
Operation Sukuma Sakhe led interventions eMadlangeni Local Municipality
Service delivery challenges that were beyond the capability of Ward 4's war rooms within the eMadlangeni Local Municipality on Wednesday 22 April 2026 in Utrecht, were referred to the Premier-led...
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21
April
2026 -
MEC KaMadlopha-Mthethwa leads fruit tree planting in uMzinyathi District to boost food security and fighting climate change
The MEC for Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has encouraged the public to consider planting fruit trees as part of efforts to mitigate the effects of...
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14
April
2026 -
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AGRICULTURE MEETS WITH KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS OVER ANIMAL MOVEMENT CONTROL MEASURES
The MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has met with livestock auctioneers to establish a collaborative working relationship aimed at ensuring strict adherence to...
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