At first, Lliam Roach, an entrepreneur with a heart for change, had no interest in farming. However, a shift in perspective during the Covid pandemic led him to explore aquaponics, a farming method that piqued his interest for its technicality and sustainability.
Roach and his co-founder, Mitch Marescia, believed in a world where they could create real economic change through farming, which eventually led to them to giving birth to Ezulwini Africa. The agribusiness empowers young black farmers through a network of innovative aquaponic farms, ensuring year-round production in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga.
Identifying the need for change
Roach's journey began with a clear recognition of the challenges facing South Africa's agricultural sector. "I was not focused on farming as such, but more focused on how we can use it to make a difference in the country. I did a lot of research regarding aquaponics and I found it to be an interesting way to farm. [It is] very technical and a sustainable solution to future farming," he explains.
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