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
Visit to Azowel Project
KZN farms have suffered severe losses due to continuous inclement weather in the past two years and some farmers have not been able to resume production. Those who have, are...
Provincial Launch of the Integrated Agricultural Development Programme in Richmond
An opportunity to grow into sustainable commercial business has been afforded to farmers through a holistic integrated programme which will provide mechanization, infrastructure and sector expertise. Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube led...
Information sharing session with KZN Livestock Associations
MEC Super Zuma hosted an information sharing session with the KZN Livestock Associations to deliberate on issues and opportunities with the Red Meat sector. Speaking during the meeting on Monday...
Launch of Agricultural Communal Investment Programme
The community of KwaMpumuza came out in their numbers to be part of a transformative experience on Tuesday, when the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) launched...
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...
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