Farmers take black story to Italy's Rome

Three smallholder farmers from Eikenhof, south of Johannesburg - Tintswalo Makhubele, Nozikhumbuzo Sidumo and Knowledge Modise, representing Imvuselelo Bakery and Food Distribution Cooperative - are set to make an international impact in Rome, Italy.

- Kenneth Mokgatlhe

They will attend the 52nd session of the Committee on World Food Security, hosted by the UN World Food Programme, an organisation committed to alleviating global poverty.

The trio expressed immense excitement and honour at being invited to this prestigious event, where they will gain insights into global agricultural markets, climate change adaptation, food accessibility and security.

The conference runs from today until Friday.