you;" says Acting MEC Darkie Africa
28 August 2007
The North West Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment is
pinning its hopes on four women to bring the award home, when they will be
representing the province at the national Female Farmer of the Year Awards to
be held at the Emnotweni Arena, Nelspruit in Mpumalanga on Friday, 31 August
2007.
The four agricultural projects; Sunnyview Grapes -top producer for export
market, Moeniemounie Boerdery - top producer for national markets, Seleke
Vegetables - top producer for informal markets, and Nkagisang Farming
Enterprise - top producer for household markets were all rewarded and declared
winners in their respective categories during this year's provincial award
ceremony that was held early this month. They will now be vying for the
national honours, against other projects from other provinces.
"Given the high standards these women have set and considering the quality
of their projects, I believe they are destined to not disappoint us. They will
make their mark as it has been the case in the past years. We are optimistic
that they will bring the top honour to the North West Province", said Acting
MEC for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment, Darkie
Africa.
The competition, which is in its ninth year, is intended to empower women in
agriculture by recognising their contributions in the agricultural sector. The
competition is also aimed at highlighting the need to promote agriculture,
particularly food security and advance employment creation and women
development.
The National Minister for the Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs, Ms
Lulu Xingwana will announce national winners at a ceremony to be held in
Mpumalanga on Friday, 31 August 2007.
"The Department is behind them and we wish them well in their effort to put
the province on the national map once again", said Africa
Enquiries:
Ms Lesego Mncwango
Departmental Spokesperson
Cell: 078 459 5981
Tel: 018 389 5768
E-mail: lmncwango@nwpg.gov.za
Ms Bonolo Mohlakoana
Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 082 901 2435
Tel: 018 389 5459
E-mail: bmohlakoana@nwpg.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment, North
West Provincial Government
28 August 2007
