THE FUSE

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has called on post-matric students to consider agriculture as a rewarding career. Speaking at the Mtubatuba Civic Centre during the Mayoral Excellence Awards, she emphasized that the farming sector is facing an ageing population and needs young people to bring energy, innovation, and long-term sustainability. She highlighted that modern agriculture is technology-driven, using tools like disease diagnostic kits for livestock and drones for spraying crops, making it an attractive field for youth who are familiar with digital solutions.