The 24-year-old man who started farming during the Covid-19 pandemic has left his expectations of big money quickly behind for his passion.  “I am able to make a change in the community,” he says.”It has been four years since I took a leap of faith without any capital. Starting small is the only way to do it.” His family helps in the fields as he does not have employees. “I am inspired by putting bread on the table for other people,” says Chiloane.

He completed matric in 2018 and wanted to study plant production but did not have the money. “I kept pushing because I wanted to fulfill my dream to farm even though I did not have a qualification.” Today he farms half an acre, and his success is an inspiration to others. “My wish is that my farming project will create jobs to reduce unemployment. I hope I can transfer my skills to other young people so that we can grow together and fight hunger.”

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He is also hoping to implement permaculture programmes and teach children how to grow their own food to contribute to food security. His crops include chilies, spinach, broccoli, okra, lettuce, beetroot, and onions. He dreams of one day being able to distribute his crops to fresh produce stores around the country. “Farming is not a get-rich-quick enterprise, you have to work hard and love it with all your heart,” is his advice to others. Contact him at 072 914 0565 or by email at khambytirelo22@gmail.com or visit his Facebook page, khamby mulimi farmer.