Amadleo Agri –Guided by Purpose, Driven by Impact

“Through partnerships and shared vision, Amadlelo Agri turns land into livelihoods and growth into lasting community wealth for sustainable generations.”- Vukile Hlobongwana, Acting CEO and CFO of Amadlelo Agri

In the landscape of South African agriculture, Amadlelo Agri has become synonymous with renewal, resilience, and shared growth. What began as a bold idea to convert under-utilised land into productive ventures has evolved into a living model of how business and community can thrive together. Its farms and partnership projects are not only producing milk, pigs, macadamias, and vegetables - they are producing dignity, employment, and hope in rural areas too often left behind.

At the heart of this journey is the conviction that agriculture must serve more than markets; it must erve people. Amadlelo’s ventures demonstrate that when communities are equipped with the right tools, skills, and collaborative support, they can generate sustainable livelihoods that ripple through entire districts. Each initiative, whether a Dairy Trust or a diversified partnership, has been designed with the understandingthat prosperity is strongest when it is shared.

Guiding this vision forward is Acting CEO and CFO, Vukile Hlobongwana. His steady leadership brings together financial discipline, operational rigour, and a genuine commitment to transformation. With a background in finance and development, Vukile has ensured that Amadlelo’s work remains rooted in accountability while never losing sight of its human purpose.

His role has been pivotal in steering the company to not only achieve commercial success, but to remain true to its founding ethos of empowerment.

For the Eastern Cape, Amadlelo’s impact extends beyond its farms. It represents a practical expression of what revitalisation can mean for a province often defined by its untapped potential. The revival of dairy schemes, the establishment of diversified agribusinesses, and the deliberate focus on skills transfer all contribute to reshaping the region’s economic and social fabric. Communities that once faced declining prospects are now participants in a new story of opportunity and self-reliance.

As Amadlelo looks ahead, its work stands as proof that inclusive partnerships can unlock transformation on a scale that matters. Its model continues to show that agriculture, when practised with vision and integrity, can be both profitable and profoundly meaningful.

Amadlelo Agri is not only strengthening its operations - it is also deepening its contribution to the growth, renewal, and revitalisation of the Eastern Cape and its people. 

Head Office: 23 Laurie St, Fort Beaufort, 5720 PO Box 987, Fort Beaufort, 5720

Tel : 040 653 0972

Email : growingafrica@amadlelo.co.za

Website: www.amadlelo.co.za