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Hydroponic Farming

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Main switch Presenter Kgomotso Monyai, speaks to Zandile Khumalo a 29- year old Agri-preneur who has an avid interest in the environment. She is the founder and CEO of HyHarvest.

Khumalo’s co-owned farm called Neighbor Roots is neatly situated on top Sandton’s Morning side shopping Center. She grows a variety of fresh vegetables such as lettuce, baby spinach and a variety of herbs
16 Nov 2021 English South Africa Technology · Music

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