North West Agriculture Department Reviews Performance and Priorities for the 2027/28 Financial Year

The future of agriculture in the North West Province depends on effective planning, strong departmental performance and practical support for farmers and rural communities. These priorities are at the centre of the Departmental Strategic Planning Review Lekgotla, which commenced in Mahikeng and is continuing with discussions focused on assessing departmental performance, reviewing progress against planned targets and identifying areas that require improvement. The engagement provides an opportunity for the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to reflect on its achievements, address implementation challenges and strengthen its plans for the 2027/28 financial year. For farmers across the province, the review is important because departmental planning influences how agricultural programmes are prioritised, implemented and monitored. Its broader purpose is to ensure that government initiatives respond to the needs of the agricultural sector while supporting rural development and sustainable economic growth.