Grain
Maize Production
White maize grown with semi-digital precision tools, GPS-guided planting rows and mapped crop rotation to protect soil performance season after season.
Mogalemone is a 405-hectare mixed farm producing white maize, beef cattle and pigs — founded over a decade ago by Dr. M.R. Raphesu and carried forward by his daughter, award-winning agricultural leader Keneilwe Raphesu.
Director, Mogalemone (Pty) Ltd · Co-Founder, Agri-Duo
A dynamic and award-winning agricultural leader from South Africa, Keneilwe carries forward a decade-old family farm while building new ground for the next generation of emerging farmers.
Dual degrees in Economics & International Trade, and Psychology with Labour Relations, alongside certifications in animal production, grain production, business management, HACCP and quality management. Currently a researcher at the World Agriculture Forum on the role of public-private partnerships in agriculture for sustainable development.
A black-owned, family-run mixed farming business on the R54 in the Free State, operating across 405 hectares. Founded to build sustainable food production, generate employment and restore the value of rural land through ethical, environmentally sound agriculture.
White maize grown with semi-digital precision tools, GPS-guided planting rows and mapped crop rotation to protect soil performance season after season.
An integrated, regenerative system where crop residues feed livestock and livestock waste returns to the soil — reducing dependency on chemical inputs.
Compliance consulting for other farmers and agri-operations in the region — bridging the gap between labour law compliance and productivity for smallholder and family-run farms.
Mogalemone has evolved from a traditional farm into a modern agri-enterprise, fuelled by innovation and committed to transforming rural agriculture into a profitable, sustainable and inclusive economic engine. Founded over a decade ago by Dr. M.R. Raphesu, the operation is now led by his daughter through a strategic succession and modernisation plan.
A youth-led agricultural consultancy and development platform, co-founded by Keneilwe Raphesu and Hlobisile Yende, built to open doors for the next generation of South African farmers.
Keneilwe's work and Mogalemone's story have been featured across leading agricultural and business publications, reflecting her growing voice in South African agriculture.
Broadcast features on Lesedi FM, Metro FM, Ama Farm and African Bank.