KZN Agriculture & Rural Development

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Administration

Providing support to line function components of the Department

Agriculture

Sustainable Resource Management, Farmer Support and Development, Veterinary Services, Technical Research and Development Services, Agricultural Economics, Structured Agricultural Training

Rural Development

Rural Coordination and Social Facilitation

MEC Mr Super Zuma

MEC
Mr B.M. Zuma

Acting HOD Mr Z.N. Dlamini

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.

Strategic Documents

Strategic Links

Laboratory Services

Agricultural Research Development and Training Institutes

Animal Health

Market Information

Tenders

In Focus

Operation Sukuma Sakhe/DDM Cabinet Day

Umkhanyakude Planting Season Roll-out

Provincial launch of the Multi-planting Season

Departmental Projects

Unemployed Agriculture Graduates Youth Programme

Improving Genetics in Communal Breeding Herd and Communal Grazing Schemes

Food Security and the impact of Food Inflation

Communal Investment and Infrastructure Programme

Agricultural Development Interventions

Agricultural Construction Unit

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Latest Events

29
November
2023

Operation Sukuma Sakhe/DDM Cabinet Day at Harry Gwala District Municipality

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development led by MEC Super Zuma together with Mrs. NI Vilakazi, Head of the Department for Social Development, embarked on Operation Sukuma Sakhe...

28
November
2023

KZN DARD strikes a deal with Karan Beef

KZN farmers anticipate business to boom as Government supported by AFASA, strikes a deal with Karan Beef Thousands of farmers are set to benefit from a one of a...

20
November
2023

Umnotho Kubantu Outreach Programme in Imbali Township

Christmas came early for livestock and crop farmers of Imbali Unit 14 on 20 November 2023 in Pietermaritzburg, as the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) presented its...

16
November
2023

MEC pleased with progress at Cedara College of Agriculture

On Thursday, 16 November 2023, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Super Zuma together with MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Mr. Sipho "KK" Nkosi, embarked...

14
November
2023

uMkhanyakude Planting Season Roll-out

KZN DARD MEC SUPER ZUMA UNLEASHES MULTI-PLANTING SEASON ROLL-OUT IN UMKHANYAKUDE DISTRICT TO REVIVE THE DISTRICT AS THE FOOD BASKET OF SOUTHERN AFRICA Indumo, Jozini – Jubilation and ululation as...

09
November
2023

MEC Zuma checks progress on One Home One Garden initiative

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Super Zuma, visited Ward 41 in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, to check on the progress made by farmers who are beneficiaries of the...

06
November
2023

New Interns welcomed to 2023-2025 Internship Programme

In a quest to create job opportunities, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Super Zuma, on Monday, 06 November 2023, congratulated and welcomed the newly appointed graduate...

27
October
2023

KZN Cannabis - Hemp Conference and Expo

OKHAHLAMBA - Business leaders, academics, farmers and Rastafarian communities showed “One Love, One Heart” at the inaugural KZN Cannabis Expo held at Okhahlamba Sports Complex between Friday and Saturday. The...

26
October
2023

World Food Day

Food security will create thriving rural communities and economies. *KwaMaphumulo* - As water is key to food security, thousands who had gathered to commemorate World Food Day at Sixeni Sportsgroun...

24
October
2023

Operation Siyahlola

As part of Operation Siyahlola, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Super Zuma, on Tuesday, 24 October 2023, conducted a project inspection drive in a piggery project...

20
October
2023

KZN Government empowers small-holder and livestock farmers in Molweni

“Phambili ngohulumeni othanda abantu. Phambili ngohulumeni ofeza izidingo zabantu. Siyabonga kuhulumeni oshintsha izimpilo zabantu.” That is how the multitudes that had gathered at the Mageza Sports Field in Molweni responded...

17
October
2023

Provincial launch of the Multi-planting Season

As the country faces a cost of living crisis, the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has provided a fool proof solution by launching the 2023/2024 Provincial Multi-Planting Season...

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Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Together we have made KZN a better province to live in

Administration

Agriculture

Rural Development

MEC Mr B.M. Zuma

HODMr Z.N. Dlamini

Vision

Mission

Strategic Documents

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Departmental Projects

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MEC
Mr B.M. Zuma

HOD
Mr Z.N. Dlamini