Africa’s Farming Revolution: How David Mpala is Cultivating Change
By Monica Brown
David Mpala is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture in Africa. With a passion ignited in childhood and a career dedicated to food security, he’s challenging outdated narratives and driving real change. His work isn’t just about farming, it’s about empowering communities, transforming landscapes, and proving that Africa holds the key to its own agricultural success.
David Mpala is a dedicated advocate for agricultural development and food security across the African continent. Born in Mafikeng, South Africa, his unique perspective is rooted in a childhood spent in rural Matabeleland, Zimbabwe, where he experienced first-hand the challenges and potential of subsistence agriculture. This early exposure ignited a lifelong passion for farming and sustainable land management.
His academic foundation was solidified at Leipzig University in Germany, where he earned a degree in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture, providing him with a robust understanding of global agricultural practices. Returning to Africa, he has applied his expertise through extensive work in agricultural extension and the implementation of impactful development projects in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho.
David Mpala’s professional experience encompasses a wide range of critical areas, including resilient agriculture, irrigation program development, agricultural cluster development, capacity building, consultancy, project management, technology transfer, market access, agricultural funding, business planning, and farm management. This comprehensive skill set has enabled him to drive meaningful change within diverse agricultural landscapes. Driven by a profound belief in Africa’s agricultural potential, David Mpala is committed to dismantling the narrative of Africa as a “hungry continent.” He leverages his platform to highlight innovative solutions and empower communities to achieve food sovereignty. His unwavering dedication to agriculture is fuelled by a desire to see Africa harness its abundant resources and cultivate a sustainable and prosperous future.
As the host of Cultivating Change in Agriculture and Food Security in Africa on CRW Radio, David brings fresh insights and bold ideas to the table, sparking crucial conversations on the future of food in Africa.
We’re excited to regularly feature David’s articles, packed with expertise, innovation, and a vision for a thriving agricultural future. Stay tuned. And don’t miss his show on CRW Radio for even more thought-provoking discussions!
Monica Brown, Content Director for CRW News and CRW Radio, Changemaker, Activist And Social Entrepreneur
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