A woman from Mzamo in the Eastern Cape has won the Department of Agriculture's Female Entrepreneur of 2014 award.
The department says Ivy Nokwanele was crowned the winner at the annual award ceremony, in partnership with Total South Africa, in Mafikeng, North West in August.
The Minister of Agriculture, Senzeni Zokwana says one of the major objectives of the awards is to open export market opportunities for female farmers.
Total South Africa General Manager, Pansy Mekwa says although female farmers produce more than 70 percent of Africa's food, their efforts and ability are often overlooked.
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Female Entrepreneur Awards is an empowerment programme, which is in its 14th year.
It was conceptualised to encourage and increase the participation of women, youth and people living with disabilities in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors.
