In this Food for Mzansi opinion piece, Buhle CEO Nyiko Maluleke explains why he is heartened by the rise of technology as a powerful tool to support new farmers, and why farmers are the force behind every peaceful nation.

“A nation that is food secure is peaceful. Farmers are the force behind this peace,” he says in the article, which outlines the myriad challenges that smallholder and established farmers are facing, as well as the many strengths that enable them to overcome the odds. He also explains how, at our training academy, we empower new farmers to stay on the cutting edge of solutions.

Rise of technology inspires farmers to prosper