The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration invites all media houses to the 2013 provincial Female Farmer of the Year Award ceremony that is aimed at recognizing the role played by women in Agriculture. The competition was incepted nationally in 1999 to encourage and empower hard working women for their good work in fighting against poverty, hunger and joblessness through ensuring food security.
This year’s provincial event, under the theme: “Harnessing women’s talent for sustainable food security: a vision beyond 2030,” precedes the National Female Entrepreneur of the Year Awards which will also take place during the month of August.
The provincial Award Ceremony will recognize women in the following Categories:
- Best Female Worker
- Best Emerging: Producer
- Top Entrepreneur: Processing
- Top Entrepreneur: Small Holder
- Top Entrepreneur: Commercial
- Top Entrepreneur: Export Markets
The event is scheduled as follows:
Date : 15 August 2013
Venue : Victor Khanye Sports Centre Nkangala Districts
Time : 18h00
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For more information please contact Acting Head of Communication: Ms Zanele Shabangu on
013 766 6133/ 072 089 9556 or Bheki Nyathikazi on 013 766 6359/ 071 485 8634