Limpopo agriculture giant receives honorary doctorate
Piet Warren was recognised for his profound impact on agricultural sustainability, community empowerment and economic development.
POLOKWANE – Respected Limpopo agriculture giant and community builder, Piet Warren, received an honorary doctorate from the University of South Africa (Unisa) during a graduation ceremony held at Unisa Muckleneuk Campus on April 17.
Warren was recognised for his profound impact on agricultural sustainability, community empowerment and economic development.
He was also recoignised for inspiring future generations to pursue sustainable development and inclusive growth.
According to Unisa, Warren is affectionately known as Makhoma due to his deep-rooted connection to the Mopani District. This was underpinned by his fluency in Xitsonga and his understanding of local cultures which enabled him to make a tangible difference in the lives of local farmers.
His efforts to integrate indigenous knowledge with modern agricultural practices have been pivotal in advancing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Creating a world free of hunger by 2030) and the African Union Agenda 2063 in the region.
Through shared distribution and the creation of an Employment Trust, Warren has empowered his employees and local farmers, aligning their successes with those of his operations.
This approach not only motivated his team to achieve extraordinary results but has also fostered a sense of community and shared purpose.
In addition to his agricultural achievements, Warren’s community involvement extends to supporting local sports and development initiatives, as well as mentorship of local communal property associations.
