Young Aspirant Farmer of the Year 2010

8 July 2010

Now that the FIFA World Cup hype is over, the Limpopo Department of Agriculture (LDA), in commemoration of the Youth Month, will hold its annual awards in recognition of those youth who excel in Agriculture. MEC Dipuo Letsatsi Duba will host more than 300 youth over two days discussing ways and means of involving them in agriculture.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

* top producer for national markets
* top producer for informal markets
* top producer for household
* top secondary school in agriculture
* top primary school in agriculture

Winners will receive up to R300 000 in prize money.

Date: 15 July 2010
Venue: Oasis Lodge in Polokwane
Time: 18h00

On the following day, 16 July 2010, there will be a Youth Conference for young people who are involved and interested in farming as a career. The objective of the conference is to provide an opportunity for young farmers to interact with the LDA about their challenges and successes in the farming sector. Young farmers will also share experiences amongst themselves and strategise as to how they can make a positive contribution to food security and the agricultural economy.

The conference will be hosted at the same venue (Oasis Lodge in Polokwane).

The media is invited to both the occasions.

Please contact:
Samson Mabunda for transport
Cell: 082 889 3791 on or before Tuesday, 13 July 2010.

For more information contact:
Mr Kenny Mathivha
Cell: 082 450 1331

Issued by: Department of Agriculture, Limpopo Provincial Government
8 July 2010