Jaqueline Ramathetje Leshilo
Environment, Agriculture and Sustainability
Nominee's Province:
Mpumalanga
Project Name/Description:
Jaquilee Agribusiness Consulting and Supplies, Founder and CEO
Driven by her colourful family’s farming legacy, Jacqueline Leshilo is very determined to make her mark in the environmental, agricultural, and sustainability spheres by assertively contributing to sustainable food systems. As the saying goes, ‘Education is the key to success.’ Leshilo’s solid academic foundation has not only shaped her journey as an agricultural practitioner and researcher but also fuels her commitment to building sustainable food systems. Her academic accolades include two Postgraduate Diplomas, one in Crop Production and another in Agribusiness. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree, with a specialisation in Agronomy and Soil Microbiology. This educational journey has grounded her in the utmost agricultural knowledge, which she uses to contribute to the success of the sector through her consulting company, Jaquilee Agribusiness Consulting and Supplies, providing expert advice and support to farmers. There is no doubt that her journey has disrupted the agricultural sector in South Africa in so many ways, especially by driving sustainable agricultural practices, improving crop yields, and enhancing the overall efficiency of agricultural businesses. Her passion is to see other people being positively impacted by what she is doing, “Seeing the impact of my work on farmers, communities, and the environment inspires me to keep pushing forward,” she said.
