Ms Manyatsi noted that being in the agricultural space had provided her with an opportunity to create networks with different people in society to try and address the challenges faced through the out-grower model.
“Our farm is Global Gap certified; we work with about 100 young farmers in the rural communities and provide them with seeds and other inputs needed to grow the crop,” she explained.
Ms. Manyatsi elaborated that the farm is called Smiling Through, located in the rural part of the country to bridge the transportation gap which most farmer encounter after harvesting their crops.
These forward-thinking youths are not only revitalising the industry but also forging a path towards a greener and more food-secure tomorrow.
If more youths venture into agripreneurship, even if Africa has not yet reached a stage where it can manufacture planes, surely it can fill those planes with food and feed the world, as African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina alluded to.
The youths are grateful to CCARDESA for providing them with an opportunity to network with the Gurus in the agricultural space from various spheres at the just-ended 8th Africa Agribusiness Science Week held in Durban, South Africa.
Abel Hangoma quote: If we distance ourselves from the agricultural Gurus, there will be no chance for learning.
Nkosephayo Manyatsi quote: I am thrilled at the efforts from various stakeholders at the Science Week in addressing issues of poverty and hunger through agriculture.
Lily Singano quote: I was here just to network and share ideas and gain practical knowledge of how I can gain better markets.
