MEC
Mr B.M. Zuma
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.
Departmental Projects
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Latest Events
Operation Sukuma Sakhe Cabinet Day at eThekwini Metro
The Executive Council of the government of KwaZulu-Natal, led by the Honourable Premier, Mrs Nomusa Dube-Ncube, hosted Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) Cabinet Day at eThekwini Metro on Wednesday, 27 March...
One Church, One Garden Launch in ILembe District
As the earth creation stories emphasize that the earth was ordered to provide food and sustenance for all living creatures, the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD)...
Handover of Cannabis and Hemp permits in uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality
Songs of gratitude filled kwaMhlabuyalingana on Friday when members of the Shukasibheme Project, a co-operative in Mseleni, received a permit authorizing them to cultivate hemp. Men and women broke into...
Operation Siyahlola Programme
MEC Super Zuma visited the Harry Gwala District under #OperationSiyahlola to assess progress on various projects set to benefit communities on Tuesday 19 March 2024. MEC Zuma started the day...
Provincial anti-theft of livestock Awareness Programme
No room left for stock thieves as the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development introduces specialised livestock branding Hope has been restored for Loskop livestock farmers who had fallen...
Operation Sukuma Sakhe in eThekwini Metro Municipality
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by MEC Super Zuma together with Mrs. NI Vilakazi, Head of Department for Social Development, embarked on Operation Sukuma Sakhe in...
KZN DARD and SASSA Back-To-School Programme in Mtubatuba
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Hon. Super Zuma in his capacity as the MEC Champion of the uMkhanyakude District, together with Mrs. NI Vilakazi, Head of Department...
Livestock Improvement Programme and Pre-Budget Imbizo
Genetic improvement is key to increased profit and Amajuba livestock farmers will now be making considerable gains as the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's (KZN DARD) livestock improvement...
Operation Siyahlola in King Cetshwayo District
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by Hon. MEC Super Zuma, convened a farmer engagement at eMpangeni in November 2023 as part of Operation Sukuma Sakhe. During...
Handover of farming implements in Zululand District
Hon. MEC Super Zuma hosted a farmer’s engagement in the Njomelwane area in November 2023 where farmers had the opportunity to engage with the MEC and raise concerns around the...
Livestock Engagement in Osizweni
MEC Super Zuma held an engagement with livestock farmers at Ward 11 in Osizweni, Amajuba District. Farmers raised concerns about the high level of stock theft and lack of infrastructure...
School Functionality Monitoring Programme in Manguzi
In efforts to promote academic excellence among learners, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by MEC Super Zuma, in his capacity as the MEC champion of uMkhanyakude...
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