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KZN Young Farmer of the Year search kicks off
Farmer's Weekly
|Farmer's Weekly 14 June 2024
The search is on for the next KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year.
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Entries for the competition have officially opened as KwaZulu-Natal farmers under the age of 40 showcase their efforts on farms to keep the nation fed, healthy, and employed.
The winner stands a chance to win a brand-new Toyota Hilux Single Cab in the national 2024 Toyota SA/Agri SA Young Farmer of the Year Awards later this year.
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