The Nyandeni local municipality is mostly dependant on farming and the income it receives from the various governments grants. The agricultural sector in this municipality has not progressed much in terms of development as economic development and investment in this area has been lacking, leading to lack of infrastructure development as well. As was the case in the Mnquma local municipality, land ownership or in some cases the lack of it has played a vital role in the economic development of the area, thus affecting agricultural development, agricultural development and eco tourism. This lack of agricultural development has created a situation in which rural farming communities are reliant solely on government farming grants and not being given the opportunity to become self sufficient / sustainable.