In its bid to enhance young farmers’ capacity to run their farms as efficient businesses, the North West Department of Rural, Environmental and Agricultural Development has in collaboration with various agricultural institutions, organised Youth Farmers’ Information Days which will be held at various districts.
Targeting young farmers who are already in the farming industry and those aspiring to be part of agriculture, the sessions will primarily focus on modern crop and livestock production practices.
Partners involved in organising these Youth Farmers’ days include amongst others, Omnia, Monsanto, Michigan Equipment, Pannar, Noord Wes Korporasie, Suid-Wes, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Verbac Pharmaceuticals, Opti feeds, Prosim study group, youth organisations and the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.
Emphasising the significance of young farmers attending these empowerment sessions, the MEC for Department of Rural, Environmental and Agricultural Development Ms Manketsi Tlhape says it is through learning platforms such as these ones that young farmers can meet and interact with their peers and industry experts, in order to share farming ideas, experiences and best farming methods.
“There is a need for today’s young farmers to look beyond their local farming areas for advice and inspiration when planning for the future, and we are positive that information packaged for sharing during these Farmers’ days will be of beneficial to our young farmers.
The Youth Farmers’ Days will be held as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Time: 10h00
Theme: Grain Production
Venue: Botshabelo farm in Putfontein, Coligny
Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Time: 10h30
Theme: Livestock Management
Venue: Klein Qoagablaadt farm near Reivilo in Taung
Date: Saturday, 28 June 2014
Time: 10h00
Theme: Piggery & poultry production
Venue: Nteo farm in Ysterspruit outside Klerksdorp
Date: Friday, 11 July 2014
Time: 10h00
Theme: Beef production
Venue: Dr Obakeng Mfikoe’s farm (Stud Breeder) in Rietfontein, Lichtenburg
Young people who wish to attend and participate at these sessions are encouraged to contact the Departmental offices located at various Districts to get more information.
Contact person:
Bonolo Mohlakoana
Cell: 082 901 2435
Tel: 018 389 5719
E-mail: bmohlakoana@nwpg.gov.za or mohlakoana.bonolo@gmail.com
