Entries for the annual KZN Kwanalu Young farmer of the Year competition have officially opened as provincial farmers under the age of 40 showcase their efforts on farms to keep the nation fed, healthy and employed, and stand a chance of winning a brand new Toyota Hilux Single Cab in the national 2024 Toyota SA/Agri SA Young Farmer of the Year Awards later this year.
“Recognizing the innovative spirit and dedication of our province’s young farmers is not just about celebrating their achievements, but about igniting a flame of inspiration for aspiring farmers and the next generation to carry on the vital legacy of agriculture,” says Kwanalu CEO, Sandy La Marque.
As one of the nation’s most diverse agricultural provinces, with a significant contribution to essential food production locally and internationally, the competition welcomes all Kwanalu member farmers under 40 years old, irrespective of their role (as farmers or farming partners), gender, commodity, or farm size, and recognizes their unique contributions in various areas, including production, marketing, staff management, organized agriculture, community involvement, and forward-thinking agricultural practices.
“We welcome nominations from the public and industry stakeholders as we celebrate the future of KZN agriculture. Their stories deserve to be highlighted on the provincial and national stages as examples of what determination and passionate patriotism can achieve as an inspiration to us all,” says La Marque.
The KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, is a representative organization and voice of the rural and agricultural sectors in the province. It’s viewpoints are based on submissions from its members and it is committed to a sustainable and profitable future for Agriculture within KwaZulu-Natal and greater South Africa.
Entries for the KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year competition close on 2 August 2024. For more information to submit a nomination or to enter, visit www.kwanalu.co.za or call 033 342 9393.
