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MEC
Mrs T.P. kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, MPL
HOD
Mr Z.N. Dlamini
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.
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In Focus
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Latest Events
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10
October
2025 -
KZN Premier launches 2025 Multi-Planting Season
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has urged for an aggressive mobilisation of people to adopt farming as means of addressing food insecurity and alleviating poverty. Ntuli and the MEC for Agriculture...
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30
September
2025 -
Agriculture MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa hails the use of indigenous foods
A lack of interest in learning about indigenous foods, coupled with the absence of knowledge transfer regarding the harvesting, preparation and preservation of these foods, have contributed to the decline...
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26
September
2025 -
MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa applauds banana producers in the South Coast for their unity and hard work
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, together with the National Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform, Hon. Nokuzola Capa, conducted a site...
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24
September
2025 -
Inter-Provincial Benchmarking Programme
AGRIC MEC KAMADLOPHA-MTHETHWA PLEDGES TO IMPLEMENT BENCHMARKING LESSONS The Inter-Provincial Benchmarking Programme held in Germiston, Gauteng on 24 September 2024 between the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Provincial Governments was led by Premiers...
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20
September
2025 -
Sustainable Feedstock Programme
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Ms Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has commended innovative and modern agricultural initiatives at the Dube Tradeport in La Mercy on 20 September 2025....
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18
September
2025 -
MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa engages with livestock farmers on FMD and sector growth
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Honourable TP kaMadlopha–Mthethwa, engaged with Livestock Farmers on Thursday 18 September 2025, at Kokstad Town Hall. This engagement was also...
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13
September
2025 -
kaMadlopha-Mthethwa encourages Zulu Maidens to take opportunities in agriculture
The Commemoration of Purity by throngs of maidens from across the country has taken centre stage at eMashobeni Royal Palace, Pongola, in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Maidens at the uMkhosi woMhlanga also...
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11
September
2025 -
Agricultural Livestock Information Day
Livestock farmers within and surrounding the King Cetshwayo District Municipality have been equipped with the latest knowledge and best practices to enhance their animal production. This information-sharing engagement took place...
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10
September
2025 -
MEC engages with Ndumakude community members during OSS
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Hon. Thami Ntuli, accompanied by Members of the Provincial Cabinet, visited uMzumbe Local Municipality in the Ugu District as part of Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS). The visit specifically...
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09
September
2025 -
MEC secures market access for struggling rural farmers
Jozini Local farmers have committed to producing a thousand tons of dry beans per month following deals between the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and several agribusinesses. These agreements...
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04
September
2025 -
A proud moment for Good Governance in KZN
Premier Hon. Thamsanqa Ntuli led the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Cabinet meeting, followed by an Extended Provincial Executive Council session. The meeting brought together MEC’s, the DG, HODs, CEOs and Board Chairpersons...
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02
September
2025 -
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Recovery Programme
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting livestock farmers affected by Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) through a targeted recovery initiative....
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