Lesego Mpho Mohube is a young South African farmer from Gauteng who has built a vegetable farming enterprise focused on commercial crop production. She is recognised for her journey from agricultural student to market-oriented farmer, supplying fresh produce through formal markets.

Background and farming journey

Lesego studied agriculture at the Potchefstroom College of Agriculture and developed her passion for crop production through practical training and work-integrated learning.
She started with a single tunnel and expanded her operation through strategic planning, mentorship, and market understanding.
Her farming operation near Heidelberg, Gauteng, focuses on vegetables such as tomatoes, green peppers, carrots, onions, spinach, cabbage, potatoes, lettuce and herbs.

Business approach

Lesego’s farming philosophy centres around:
– Producing according to market demand, not just planting and hoping for buyers.
– Using staggered planting to maintain consistent supply.
– Focusing on quality, grading, post-harvest handling and reliability for buyers.
– Building agriculture as a sustainable business rather than only a production activity.

Recognition

Her work as a young farmer has received attention in South African agricultural media, including recognition for her entrepreneurial approach and contribution to the next generation of farmers.

• Listing ID: 23960
• Willing to relocate: Yes
• Are you a Citrus Academy Bursary Fund student?: No
• Are you looking for permanent employment or an internship?: Internship
• Which Citrus Academy short courses have you completed?: None
• What is your gender?: Female
• Institution: Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
• Qualification: Mixed farming
• Year Achieved: 2025
• Years Experience: 3

Contact details

Gauteng,South Africa,1754 Show phone number067 142 9340 mohubelesego19@gmail.com https://youtu.be/mpfVQT6h5ug?si=yqxMcB1QH69z6odw

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