KZN South Coast entrepreneur transforms agriculture with innovative mushroom farming

Ashley Lechman

The sun-drenched hills of the KZN South Coast, known for their rich agricultural legacy in sugar cane, bananas, and macadamia nuts, are witnessing an inspiring transformation. At the forefront of this agricultural evolution is Oatlands Oyster Mushroom, a pioneering enterprise that’s tapping into the region’s unique potential for an unexpected produce – mushrooms. Established by enterprising local entrepreneur Asanda Mkhize in 2018, Oatlands is a proudly 100% black, woman-owned business located in KwaNositha. With no prior experience in agriculture, Mkhize ventured into mushroom farming, motivated by the significant income that agriculture generates in the community. “When I started, I didn’t have any background in agriculture, but I knew that was the industry I needed to be in because it’s where so much local income is sourced,” she said. Oatlands…

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Sunday Independent (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2025-03-23

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