KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has unveiled what is called the Multi-Planting Season Program. It is a program that aims to provide necessary assistance to underprivileged farmers and ensure that thousands of emerging farmers are trained in agricultural production.
At the unveiling the program Dube-Ncube said the multi-planting season is a strategic program that is aimed at getting rid of poverty, inequality and unemployment through inclusive rural economic development by investing in agriculture.
She said through the program, government enhances the capability of farmers by supporting them to optimize agricultural production throughout all seasons and provide technical information and extension support.
Over 10,000 beneficiaries to benefit
Dube-Ncube added: “The implementation of the program is envisaged to reach approximately 10,209 beneficiaries across the province. The majority of the beneficiaries comprise almost 65% of female beneficiaries represented by approximately 6,644 people. Furthermore, approximately 962 youth and 84 disabled people involved in agriculture will also benefit from the support provided.”
Source: sanews.gov.za