G Nkwinti to hand over tractors, 16 to 17 Mar

13 March 2009

These tools will service the Eastern and Western segments of the province,
13 tractors and two harvesters going to the Eastern while 23 tractors and one
harvester will benefit the Western side.

The provision of tractors to aspirant and emerging farmers is one of the
department’s pillars in the green revolution strategy, which is underpinned by
the six pegs policy that requires the department to give farmers enabling tools
and skills to full participate in agri-business.

The department has been stimulating economic growth and rural development
through providing farmers with the fence for arable and grazing lands, revival
of irrigation schemes, construction of stock water dams and dipping tanks as
well provision of training to farmers.

Livestock farmers has also benefited through the department’s livestock
improvement initiative where provision of bulls, rams, cows as well as
vaccination of livestock is at the centre of activities and through these
initiatives the department hope to improve lives of the people.

The massive hand over of the tractors and its implements next week
culminates the hand overs of tractors, dippings, bulls, rams, cows and other
resources which have been taking in this passing financial year.

* The MEC will on Monday 16 March 2009 hand over 13 tractors to the Eastern
segment in the Khaya Majola sport grounds, Richardson Park in Mthatha to
service the OR Tambo, Alfred Nzo and Ukhahlamba regions (Eastern
segment).
* On Tuesday 17 March 2009 he will hand over 23 tractors at Bhisho stadium to
service Amathole, Cacadu and Chris Hani regions (Western segment).

Members of the media are cordially invited to grace these august events
where they will be afforded opportunities to mingle and interview not only the
MEC but the senior management of the department.

For more information contact:
Fikile Black
Cell: 082 578 1437

Issued by: Department of Agriculture, Eastern Cape Provincial
Government
13 March 2009