The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is optimistic that improved water availability and access will ensure sustainable agriculture across the province amongst other benefits.
The department sought to intervene through the refurbishment of water systems such as the installation of windmills, submersible pumps, storage tanks and drilling new boreholes in a project that is expected to benefit farmers and villages across Kagisano Molopo and Greater Taung Local Municipalities.
According to the department’s MEC Madoda Sambatha, clean and accessible water is significant for farming and daily living.
“For us, farmers are a priority. Without water, there is no farming, and without farming, there is no rural economy. What we have achieved in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality is a clear example of how the government must respond to the needs of its people. We’re not done, there are still areas in need, but this marks a firm beginning,” said Sambatha.
In addition, Sambatha said that a broader livestock support strategy has also been implemented.
“The Department has also installed handling facilities alongside existing dipping tanks, enabling safer and more efficient livestock management during health inspections and disease control operations.
“These efforts are not only helping sustain livestock farming in the district but are also reinforcing food security and stimulating local rural economies,” the MEC explained.
The Department has guaranteed that continuous efforts aimed to support agricultural activities across the province are ongoing.
