EXTENSION OFFICERS KEY TO INCREASING FARMER PRODUCTIVITY

In 2018, the Department of Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) and the NAMC joined hands to examine the role of extension officers in increasing farmer productivity.

DREAMS DO COME TRUE

Youth development is a priority for the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC). The future of agriculture rests with the youth. It is for this purpose, the Youth in Agriculture (Y-Agriculture) programme was developed, to promote professional careers in agriculture.

MARKET ACCESS ENGAGEMENT WITH FREE STATE FARMERS

The NAMC, in collaboration with the Directorate Marketing of the Free State Provincial Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (FSDALRRD) held a market access engagement with smallholder farmers.