KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Fresh produce and maize, grown for South Africa's tables.
Commercial vegetable and maize farming, supplying formal and informal markets across KwaZulu-Natal.
What We Grow
Our Products
All produce is grown using good agricultural practices to ensure high quality, consistency and compliance with market standards.
About Ncwasmende
Rural roots, commercial-grade standards.
Ncwasmende (Pty) Ltd is a South African, 100% Black youth-owned agricultural enterprise operating in a rural area of KwaZulu-Natal. The Company is a Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor, committed to sustainable commercial farming, rural economic development and food security.
We specialise in high-quality fresh vegetables and maize for both the formal and informal markets — spinach, cabbage, potatoes, beans and green mealies — with maize also produced as dry grain for maize meal milling and animal feed production.
- Our Vision — To become one of KwaZulu-Natal's leading commercial producers of fresh vegetables and maize, recognised for quality, sustainability, innovation and reliable supply.
- Our Mission — To produce high-quality agricultural products using sustainable farming practices, supply consistent volumes to commercial and informal markets, create employment in rural communities, and deliver long-term value to customers, employees, shareholders and stakeholders.
What Guides Us
Core Values
The principles that shape every decision, from the field to the final delivery.
Integrity & Accountability
Doing right by every partner, every harvest.
Quality & Food Safety
Good agricultural practices, consistently applied.
Customer Satisfaction
Reliable volumes, delivered on commitment.
Environmental Sustainability
Protecting soil and water for future seasons.
Innovation & Improvement
Better methods, every planting cycle.
Community Development
Investing in the rural communities we farm in.
Employee Empowerment
Building skills and stable rural livelihoods.
Ethical Business Practices
Transparent, fair dealing with every stakeholder.
How We Operate
Business Activities
- Commercial crop productionSpinach, cabbage, potatoes, beans and fresh green mealies, grown to market standard.
- Dry maize productionGrain grown through to maturity for maize meal milling and animal feed.
- Harvesting, grading & packagingQuality-controlled post-harvest handling ahead of dispatch.
- Storage & distributionReliable handling of fresh produce from field to buyer.
- Agricultural infrastructure developmentOngoing investment in irrigation and farm infrastructure.
- Wholesale & retail supplySupplying fresh produce to wholesale and retail markets.
Field to Market
Our Operations
Distribution
Harvested produce loaded for same-day delivery.
Storage
Graded and packed, ready for delivery at scale.
Quality Grading
Every batch checked against market standards.
Why Partner With Us
Competitive Advantages
Strategic KZN Location
Rural positioning with access to key regional markets.
Multi-Crop Diversification
Multiple crops reduce dependence on a single commodity.
Quality & Reliable Supply
A strong commitment to consistency buyers can plan around.
Sustainable Farming
Practices that protect soil health and long-term productivity.
Level 1 B-BBEE Status
Supports the supplier-diversity goals of corporate and public buyers.
Rural Employment Creation
Significant, growing job creation in the communities we farm in.
Rural Economic Impact
Growing jobs with every hectare.
The proposed expansion to 20 hectares is expected to create meaningful employment opportunities. Ncwasmende currently employs permanent staff and will expand its workforce as production increases — each productive hectare is expected to create approximately 8 full-time jobs and 4 seasonal or casual jobs during planting and harvesting periods.
8
Full-time jobs / hectare
4
Seasonal / casual jobs / hectare
Projected at full 20 ha development
≈160 + 80 jobs
Get In Touch
Partner With Us
Whether you're a retailer, wholesaler, institutional buyer or B-BBEE procurement partner, we'd like to hear from you.
Contact Details
Reach out directly, or send a message using the form.
- Phone072 750 3248
- Emailinfo@ncwasmende.co.za
- LocationNdwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Ncwasmende (Pty) Ltd is a Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor and 100% Black youth-owned agricultural enterprise.