MEC Madoda Sambatha Highlights Indigenous Knowledge in Vegetable Farming at Use Peu Boerdery
Farmers Magazine | 22.09.2026 13:27
MEC Madoda Sambatha led an Indigenous Knowledge on Vegetable Planting event at Use Peu Boerdery in Matlwang Village near Potchefstroom, highlighting the important role traditional farming knowledge can play in strengthening local food production. The event brought attention to practical vegetable-growing methods that communities can use alongside modern agricultural practices. It also demonstrated how small-scale farming projects can contribute to household food security while creating opportunities for rural livelihoods. For communities with limited access to large areas of productive land, backyard and community-based vegetable production can provide a practical way to increase access to fresh food. The initiative placed indigenous knowledge at the centre of agricultural learning while reinforcing the value of combining local experience with appropriate farming resources and modern techniques.
