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.
In Focus
Departmental Projects
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Latest Events
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09
May
2024 -
Official handover of Commercial Investment Infrastructure to Phangela Trading Livestock Farming
A multi-million-rand abattoir in Hluhluwe is a true reflection of the agricultural triumphs and milestones achieved towards the transformation and development of the agricultural sector in the past 30 years. ...
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03
May
2024 -
Official handover of Communal Livestock improvement Bulls and Communal Investment Infrastructure
It was no ordinary Friday in Ugu District on the 3rd of May 2024 as families opened doors to their new homes and Amakhosi gathered to receive bulls for the...
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02
May
2024 -
Operation Siyahlola in uMgungundlovu District
The MEC for KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Super Zuma, visited KwaSwayimane on Thursday 02 May 2024 as part of the MEC delegation on Imbizo in uMgungundlovu District. As...
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30
April
2024 -
Provincial launch of Township Agriculture and Rabies Awareness Campaign
Crops will now replace flowers in some township gardens as the KZN government implements a comprehensive agricultural programme designed to stimulate township economy. On Tuesday 30 April 2024, Premier Nomusa...
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28
April
2024 -
uMzinyathi District roll-out of Cannabis/Hemp and uMnotho KuBantu Programme
The KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) continues to intensify efforts to stimulate growth of rural economies through the provision of resources and expertise that will maximize production....
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25
April
2024 -
Cedara and Owen Sithole College of Agriculture 2024 Graduation Ceremony
A total of 180 students, the class of 2023, reached a significant milestone on 25 April 2024 during a joint graduation ceremony held at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban. These...
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24
April
2024 -
Multi-Sectoral Crime Fighting and Service Delivery Imbizo
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, led by Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, embarked on a two-day Multi-sectoral Crime Fighting and Service Delivery Imbizo at Inchanga on Wednesday, 24 April 2024. For the past...
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23
April
2024 -
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...
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18
April
2024 -
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...
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08
April
2024 -
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...
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02
April
2024 -
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...
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27
March
2024 -
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...
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