In conversation with, Khanyisile Ncoyi is a PhD candidate in Soil Science at the Free State, with research focused on Sustainable Soil Management for Agriculture. He has published in both South African and international journals on soil–plant–environment interactions. He is the Director of Training at the International Agricultural Academy for Africa (i3A), leading agricultural training programs that support emerging farmers across Africa. He is also the Founder of the Maranatha Youth Business Centre in rural Eastern Cape, an initiative that tackles youth unemployment through entrepreneurship, skills training, mentorship, and access to funding.