North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Farmers across the province came through to learn more about ART process
Industry expects led by Dr Masindi Mphaphati of the Agricultural Research Council, preparing equipment during ART practical demonstration.
MEC Desbo Mohono and HoD Thupi Mokgatla observing practical demonstration of ART
MEC Desbo Mohono together with HoD Thupi Mokhatla hands over tractor to Daniel Soya at Goedgevonden Village in JB Marks Local Municipality.
HoD Thupi Mokhatla hands over planter to soybean producer Mr Daniel Soya during the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme.
The Chief Director responsible for Agricultural Development Services in the Department Ms Bothoboile Pule and Kgosana Mosiedi (blue blazer) of Ditshilo Village during the handing over a modern designed livestock handling facility to the residents of Ditshilo village.
Ngaka Modiri Molema Food Security Manager Mr Tsimane Thibogang Timothy Molema (white shirt) handing over garden tools from the Department to Ottoshoop residents.
Chief Director responsible for Agricultural Development Services in the Department Ms Bothoboile Pule with farmer Mr David Molatlhegi Maape of Setlopo village. Mr Maape received ten (10) commercial boer goats and one (1) buck from the Department.
MEC Desbo Mohono feeding Tilapia fish during the official handover of the aquaculture project.
Thekiso Aquaculture Project received a fully equipped solar system that provides power to the fish ponds.
MEC Desbo Mohono addressing farmers, buyers and sellers at the Mogopa Village Livestock Auction launch and handover.
The auction pens will benefit Mogopa and seven other villages within the area.
Strict bio-security measures were followed to ensure livestock met the required health and safety protocols.
Forty - five pregnant Bonsmaras donated to Mr Tshwagong to give birth in a few weeks.
MEC Mohono during the handing over of gardening tools at a disability centre in Tlhabane
MEC Desbo Mohono with Khuma Mosathupa, a young farmer who received103 boer goats during Thuntsa Lerole
Fouries Poultry Plant 2, overall achiever of high throughput poultry were handed over certificate by Head of Department, Thupi Mokhatla and Dr Langa Madyibi.
Head of Department, Thupi Mokhatla together with Dr Langa Madyibi handing over certificate of high throughput red meat to overall achiever, Ms Sanelisiwe Maseng of SoloProp.
Head of Department, Mr Thupi Mokhatla together with MMC of Infrastructure and Economic Development in Dr RSM, Mr Solly Maropeng handed over 45 goats to Mr Samuel Lethoko in Christiana for Goat Massification Programme.
Construction of handling facilities the department is building for Mr Solomon Lethoko’s Prospect Farm in Christiana, Lekwa Teemane Local Municipality.
Dr Dani Jordaan form the University of Pretoria is currently conducting a research study on the beef value chain in the North West.
The stakeholder engagement workshop presented possible opportunities for farmers in the province.
MEC Mohono officially hands over R12 million worth Agri Projects in JB Marks Local Municipality
MEC Mohono officially hands over R12 million worth Agri Projects in JB Marks Local Municipality
MEC Mohono officially hands over R12 million worth Agri Projects in JB Marks Local Municipality
Meeting and greet session with the Regional Commisioner of Tabora Dr Batilda Buriani
Visit at the Sikonge Processing Plant that is envisaged to start is operations in October 2023.
The delegation engaged with the Kipanga Beekeepers Cooperative on their successful beekeeping methods
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Ms Thato Dibetso, Madibeng farmer giving her contributions during the capacity building workshop.
Mr Bonolo Moeketsi of Trade and Marketing Sub directorate, presenting Understanding the barriers and challenges farmers fa ce to enter into formal market
North West beekeepers also participated in the Honey, Mead, and Bee Products Competition and were awarded in various categories
MEC Desbo Mohono addressing the Apimondia Africa roundtable discussion.

Farmers showcase horticulture trade

Brits – Trading with vegetables, fruits and flowers is increasing in the Bojanala District, drawing hundreds of people yearly to annual Horticulture Expo and equally creating a platform

Technicians receive training on animal disease prevention and control

Ngaka Modiri Molema Animal Health Technicians from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held the 2nd mini-congress on Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Young people see opportunities in exports and import markets

Brits - Bojanala Youth Groups would like to see more training and development offered to share information on available opportunities in the Exports and Import related markets.

Mec Desbo Mohono announces acting Head of Department

Mahikeng – Mr Dipepeneneng Serage has been appointed as the Acting Head of Department (HOD) of the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development with effect from today, 01 August 2019.

Mentor–mentee programme for aspiring young black Auctioneers

MAHIKENG- In an effort to transform the hostile industry of agricultural auctions in the Province, MEC Desbo Mohono on Wednesday, 24 July 2019 announced that plans are afoot to train black aspiring auctioneers to become professionals.