Andile Siphesihle Ngcobo: Young South African Farmer Leading Innovation and Mentorship

Farmers Magazine | 11.02.2026 15:55
Andile Siphesihle Ngcobo is making a mark in South African agriculture. He manages operations at Tusokuhle Farming, a 1 300-hectare black-owned farm near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, employing around 108 workers, 40 of whom are permanent. Ngcobo’s journey began in 2013 when he enrolled at Cedara College of Agriculture, and by age 25, he was managing a large-scale farm with over 100 employees. Today, he is expanding into agrotechnology and mentoring, both locally and internationally, helping shape the next generation of farmers.