10 South African Entrepreneurs Transforming Traditional Farming
10 South African Entrepreneurs Transforming Traditional Farming. These entrepreneurs are at the forefront of transforming traditional farming in South Africa, integrating technology, sustainability, and innovative business models to create a more efficient and productive agricultural sector. South Africa’s agricultural sector is being revolutionized by innovative entrepreneurs who are incorporating technology and sustainable practices into traditional farming methods. Here are ten South African entrepreneurs transforming traditional farming:
James Paterson
He is the co-founder and CEO of Aerobotics, a data analytics company that uses imagery and machine learning algorithms to measure yields and optimize crop performance for the global fruit and nut supply chain.
Mokgadi Mabela
Native Nosi is a beekeeping company that specialises in the production of raw local honey. Founder, Mokgadi Mabela, is a third-generation beekeeper continuing the family legacy. Her grandfather was a crop and livestock farmer who had a few beehives on the farm. “My father is a beekeeper and I used to sell some of his honey to people who wanted raw honey. And when I needed more volume, he suggested I get my own beehive. One beehive led to two which led to 360.”
Ntuthuko Shezi
Livestock Wealth was founded in 2015 by Ntuthuko Shezi. Livestock Wealth introduced South Africa to Crowdfarming™ back in 2015 and since then the company has been refining its product offering, streamlining processes and helping its investors grow their wealth the African way. The company’s platform has helped its clients to invest in tangible, growing assets at the click of a button. Innovation is at the heart of what the company does and it aims to expand its product range and to become the foremost Crowdfarming™ platform in the world.
Karidas Tshintsholo
Karidas Tshintsholo co-founded Khula, an app that connects farmers with suppliers, markets, and funding opportunities. The platform simplifies the supply chain, increases market access, and enhances farmers’ profitability.
Mpumelelo Ncwadi
He is a private Extension Officer to under-resourced farmers of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. He has been extending information and new knowledge to farmers for more than 15 years, beginning with his work as a co-founder of Indwe Trust Non-Profit Company in 2009. At the same time, he was also instrumental in the establishment of of the Livelihoods, Agroecology, Nutrition and Development (LAND) Project to connect University of Wisconsin-Madison students to community development projects in the Eastern Cape.
Russel Luck
He is the founder of swiftVEE, the world’s first multi-disciplinary agritech platform for the Livestock Trading Industry. We incorporate Artificial Intelligence with human ingenuity to revolutionize agriculture for Africa and the world!
Thandeka Mhlanga
Thandeka Mhlanga is a young female scientist, originally from Mpumalanga, South Africa. Besides co-founding Nka’thuto edu propeller, she is also the founder of ScienceGap Productions. The organization was established by black, passionate advocates of science, education, innovation and entrepreneurship. Nka’Thuto undertakes; through science, technology, innovation and project management programs, to empower basic education learners to develop into independent thinkers and leaders of society.
Jeremy Rich
Future Farms South Africa focuses on the design, construction and management of all controlled agriculture, including agri tunnels and greenhouses, both indoor and outdoor hydroponic systems and modern irrigation methods.
Siyabulela Xuza
Siya is the founder and managing director of Galactic Energy Ventures, a company that is developing the next generation of advanced energy storage technologies.
Jandre Van Der Westhuizen
He is the CEO of IQ Logistica. Founded in 2014, IQ Logistica is a specialist-lead, software as a service (SaaS) provider offering the absolute best in traceability and sustainability. The company works with farmers, their investors/lenders, and stakeholders in the agriculture industry to ensure that they are producing for the market; the best in sustainable outputs for wholesalers, suppliers and end users.
