IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I would have studied pig production at Buhle \u2013 this is what I think is missing in my career.<\/p>\n

YOUR BIGGEST SUCCESS TO DATE?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having involved John Deere in the operation. It has revolutionised my farming business.<\/p>\n

WHO HAS MADE THE BIGGEST CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR BUSINESS SO FAR?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My parents laid the foundation for my career and they continue to play a big role in my life. The late Mme Pinky Buthelezi also made a big impact on me as a mentor.<\/p>\n

WHAT KIND OF RELATIONSHIP DO YOU HAVE WITH THE NEIGHBOURING FARMERS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have a good relationship with my neighbours, who are extremely helpful. We may not be good friends, but we help one another a lot.<\/p>\n

WAS FINANCING A STRUGGLE FOR YOU? ANY ADVICE FOR OTHERS WHO NEED TO SECURE FUNDS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was and continues to be a struggle. My advice would be to keep knocking on every door \u2013 you never know which one will open.<\/p>\n

WHAT ROLE DO INPUT SUPPLIERS PLAY IN YOUR OPERATION?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My input suppliers are my partners. They are part of what is going on in the business, particularly the grain production side.<\/p>\n

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We need a minister who listens and takes the time to understand the needs of farmers. Her job is to uplift them through enough of the right kind of support.<\/p>\n

HOW IMPORTANT IS ORGANISED AGRICULTURE TO YOUR BUSINESS?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

I think it is particularly important. I\u2019m a beneficiary of Grain SA study groups and receive a lot of information from the local Masithuthukeni farmers\u2019 study group in Nigel.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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