National Agrometeorological Committee Assesses Flood Damage to Eastern Cape Farmers
The National Agrometeorological Committee has continued its engagement with farmers affected by recent floods in the Eastern Cape, with the second day of its programme focusing on the Koukamma Local Municipality. Committee members visited Hankey and Joubertina in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality to assess the impact of the flooding on agricultural activities and engage directly with affected farmers. The…
Eastern Cape Agriculture Investment Plan Targets Stronger Farming Enterprises
The Eastern Cape Agriculture Investment Plan workshop has entered its third day as stakeholders continue working on practical plans to strengthen agricultural enterprises across the province. The workshop, spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture, is taking place at the Summit Lifestyle Facility in Ku-Gompo City. Discussions are focused on developing tangible and implementable plans following an investment from the World…
Women Farmers Raise Land, Infrastructure and Skills Challenges at Free State Agriculture Imbizo
Women farmers in the Lejweleputswa District have raised several challenges affecting agricultural production during the second District Women in Agriculture Imbizo held in Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus. The event was hosted by DARDEA MEC Elzabe “Mmabatho” Rockman together with Lejweleputswa District Executive Mayor Cllr Phindiwe Maseko at JC Motumi Secondary School. The gathering brought women farmers together with government departments, agricultural organisations,…
