National launch of the planting season
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in partnership with the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will host a media briefing to kick start the launch of the planting season known as “Food Security Month”.
The launch, a national initiative by DAFF and provinces will showcase the state of readiness of the planting season countrywide. This year’s launch will be commemorated under the theme, “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too” and is an ongoing partnership aimed at elevating the level of awareness on food security issues in communities.
The media briefing will also unpack relief efforts underway to address the province’s on-going dry season.
The first session of the day, will see DAFF Deputy Minister General Bheki Cele and Free State MEC Mr Oupa Khoabane engage with the farmers, followed by the launch of the planting season and the media briefing.
Programme of the day:
- 6h00 - Engagement with the farmers
- 7h30 - Launch of the planting season and hand over of farming implements
- 8h30 - Media briefing
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Friday, 7 October 2016
Time: 6h00 to 9h00
Venue: Vergezocht Farm, Bainsvlei, Mangaung, Free State.
RSVP:
Piwe Mbiko
Cell: 072 937 2337
Email: piwem@daff.gov.za
Mojalefa Mphapang
Cell: 083 379 3478
Email: mphapang@fs.agric.za.
Kindly note transport for media is available on request. The pick-up point is on Charlotte Maxeke Street, Hoffman Square (near ABSA), Bloemfontein.
Enquiries:
Nonkululeko Mbatha
Spokesperson for the Deputy Minister
Cell: 083 645 6252
Email: NonkululekoM@daff.gov.za
