MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe Hands Over Shearing Shed and Calls for Greater Youth Participation in Wool Farming
Farmers Magazine | 08.06.2026 15:01
Agriculture remains one of the most important economic activities in many rural communities across South Africa, providing livelihoods, food security and opportunities for income generation. However, the sector faces a growing challenge as many farmers are ageing, creating concerns about the future sustainability of agricultural production. Recognising the importance of attracting younger generations into farming, Eastern Cape MEC for Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Nonceba Kontsiwe, used the handover of a new shearing shed at Phelandaba Administrative Area (A/A) on 6 June 2026 as an opportunity to encourage greater youth involvement in agriculture. Her message highlighted the need for succession planning within farming communities and underscored the role young people can play in ensuring the continued growth and success of the wool industry.
