Rio Tinto to support development of 200 farmers in KwaZulu-Natal
Mining major Rio Tinto has entered into a two-year partnership with the Lima rural development foundation to improve the livelihoods of 200 farmers across ten traditional authority areas in KwaZulu-Natal’s King Cetshwayo district.
The investment, delivered through the Rio Tinto social investment fund, capitalises on Lima’s more than 25 years of agricultural expertise to remove market barriers, enhance farmers’ productivity, and drive sustainable economic growth in Zululand.
By providing comprehensive technical support, training and access to essential resources and markets, the programme will integrate these farmers into profitable vegetable and poultry supply chains, to strengthen their small business and improve their livelihood.
“Traditional farmers along the Zululand coast, including our host communities, face considerable hurdles in accessing viable markets and modern farming methods. Our collaboration with Lima directly addresses these challenges and fosters meaningful and lasting improvements in the agricultural sector within our communities and beyond.
“We are proud to partner with Lima to bring tangible social change through this programme,” Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium Africa Operations and Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) MD Werner Duvenhage said on May 15.
“We are thrilled to partner with Rio Tinto and RBM on a programme that empowers traditional farmers and strengthens rural livelihoods. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to inclusive growth and long-term community development,” Lima MD Lynette Parsons added.
The initiative is aligned with government priorities on poverty reduction.
RBM is a subsidiary of Rio Tinto.
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