Cobus Dowry Minister for Agriculture in the Western Cape
27 February 2009
Tomorrow, 28 February 2009 at 15h30 I will be at the Cape Town International
Airport, to send off a group of emerging farmers and mentors on a visit to
Europe.
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is taking these 10 emerging
farmers to Austria and Belgium from 28 February 2009 to 7 March 2009 as part of
our market access strategy for emerging farmers.
This is done through our collaboration with the South African Agri Academy
(SAAA). This is also a way of contributing to increase trade by 10% to 15% as
one of the priorities of Land and Agrarian Reform Project (LARP). The expected
outcome of the AgriMatch trip is to give the nominated participants opportunity
to:
* increase their knowledge of the supply and trade structures and business
practices in European Union (EU) markets,
* gain a better understanding of the logistical chain,
* gain a better understanding of the techniques of matching
their exportable products with the requirements of EU markets conventional and
organic,
* improve their skills, knowledge and experience in designing and implementing
their product specific export market plans,
* share their knowledge and experiences with those of colleagues/co-owners in
their respective businesses,
* enter into a contractual relationship with importers, buyers or retailers /
retailer foundations.
I want to invite you to join us at the International Departures Hall at Cape
Town International Airport at 15h00 tomorrow, 28 February 2009 when we send
this delegation to Europe.
Enquiries:
Alie Van Jaarsveld
Cell: 084 604 6701
Issued by: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Provincial
Government
27 February 2009
