POLOKWANE – The duo are currently undergoing a nine week programme that will enable them to better navigate the agricultural industry and boost both farming and the employment market.
Topics like the introduction to soil, plant nutrition and fertilisation reading, plant nutrition and fertilisation, principles of conservation agriculture, permaculture and principles for vegetables form part of the programme.
Takalani, a 27-year-old psychology student from the University of Johannesburg has six years experience in farming cabbage, butternut and baby marrow and says he will become a better farmer after completing the programme in January.
“It will help me change the landscape of farming in the province. I ventured into farming because I realised that there are many poor quality products sold and overcharged at retail shops. I want to produce quality products which are affordable for everyone. I also want to expand my farming knowledge and I think the programme will help me.”
Maboya, a 23-year-old final year media studies student at the University of Limpopo boasts four years in the industry and sells chickens, spinach, beetroot and tomatoes in Seshego and surrounds. “I am passionate about farming and I want to excel in the business. I saw the market and I want to maximise every opportunity. The programme will amplify my knowledge in farming and help me to be a better farmer.”
According to a statement from M-Sport Marketing Communications the aim of the programme is to uplift communities and hone in on developing existing skills and passions within the agriculture industry and spread knowledge among the youth.
“The course included nine modules on the introduction to Agri-business and a more in-depth six-module look at vegetable and avocado production, which is a specialisation for the area specifically.”
