Shot in arm for emerging farmers in Eastern Cape

In order for emerging farmers to succeed in the highly competitive farming industry, they will need to keep up with the latest methods and be equipped with the latest farming equipment.

This is what has informed the decision by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform to assist black emerging farmers with all the necessary equipment to be productive.

Nine cooperatives from various municipalities in rural Eastern Cape were recently given a shot in the arm by the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti, when he handed over 11 tractors and farming equipment to them. This was a ground-breaking effort as it brought the three spheres of government and the private sector together to uplift rural farming communities.

All these entities contributed funds to procure the tractors and implements that were donated to these farmers. This further indicates that by working together, more can be achieved towards uplifting rural communities by upgrading infrastructure and assisting emerging farmers with all the necessary support. This will, in turn, promote job creation in rural areas.

What is also worthy mentioning is that among the cooperatives that were given tractors, there is a good mix of cooperatives that are headed by women and youth. Jabulani Dennis Malinga Soshanguve