An inclusive, sustainable and radically transformed agricultural sector that builds thriving communities in balance with nature.
To advance sound agricultural practices that stimulates comprehensive economic growth, food security and advancement of rural communities.
KZN Premier Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli has embarked on a strategic working visit to the United States, participating in the highly anticipated Climate Week in New York City from 22 to...
Thousands of maidens from across the country, including officials from Eswatini and Mozambique, attended the Royal Reed Dance (uMkhosi woMhlanga) at the Enyokeni Royal Palace in KwaNongoma on the 14th...
The KwaZulu-Natal young and promising farmer has found a niche market with some of the Brics countries. Zulu is planning to plant more than 2000 ha of hemp. Speaking at...
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, was part of the Premier's Service Delivery and Crime Fighting Imbizo on 10 September 2024 at Caluza Sport Centre,...
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa had instructed the officials of the Department to bring about solutions to many challenges faced by the small-scale to commercial...
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, had met with the Traditional leaders, Mayors and Councillors of uMkhanyakude District in efforts to hear the burning issues that...
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development honoured Public Service Women in Management Week (PSWMW) with a gathering of female managers at the Bon Hotel in Empangeni on Thursday,...
The KwaZulu-Natal government of the provincial unity led by Hon. Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, held a Provincial Women's Prayer Day at Farmers Hall in Newcastle on 29 August 2024. This engagement brought...
MEC Honourable Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa addresses Senior Management to review the 2024/25 Annual Performance of the Department. Outlining policy directives for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development staff as guided...
One of the key stakeholders for Agriculture and Rural Development, African Farmers' Association of South Africa’s (AFASA) top leadership in KwaZulu-Natal, held successful talks in their first meeting with Honourable...
In strengthening our 'One Home, One Garden' campaign, the Department is mobilizing various sectors of our society to take the message forward. The 'One Church, One Garden' initiative was launched...
The Human Sciences Research Council report revealed that most of the KwaZulu-Natal northern parts have relatively high levels of access to land, yet they have low participation in household farming...
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