Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (TARDI) is a government-funded institution under the Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Established to address rural poverty, food insecurity, and skills development, TARDI provides agricultural training, technical support, and research-based solutions to aspiring farmers and rural communities.
To be a leading institution in rural development in the Eastern Cape and beyond.
To offer relevant and accredited agricultural education and training programmes.
TARDI is located in the small town of Tsolo, surrounded by rich rural landscapes.
At TARDI, we measure our success through the impact we make in people’s lives. Here’s what some of our students and partners have to say.