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13 . Some of the staff of FarmSave are , in front : Sizwe Mlangeni , Sphiwe Khumalo , Nhlakanipho Zikodea and Thuso Twala . Back : Siphakeme Nzimande , Khulani Mhlanga , Lungisani Shabalala , Sithabiso Hlongwane , Sifundo Mazibuko and Mcebiseni Khanyeza .

can even deliver the goods with one of our three trucks ,” she explains .

“ We try to expand or adapt our product range based on customer requests and needs . For example , we have short-term plans to extend our range of household products which should be available in the store within the next three months .”

She emphasises that they want to keep extending their product range to be of even greater service to the community and expand their customer base . The footprint of the branch extends as far as Winterton , some 20 km away , and Ladysmith , 57 km from Bergville .

“ We upgraded our nursery recently which has proved to be a remarkable success . Newgeneration farmers visit the nursery to buy seedlings . We buy it in bulk trays , but customers can buy according to their needs – even one plant at a time . We supply seedlings of tomatoes , cauliflower , and spinach – which is extremely popular .”

The garden products section is extremely popular with a range of insecticides , weedkillers , and a variety of garden utensils and equipment for gardening enthusiasts .

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