By Matsobane Manaka
Oliver Maetisa from Rircu S Project in Mamphulo, Ga-Matlala and Sandra Letlalo
Producers were given a platform as an opportunity to showcase and market their produce at SABC park, Polokwane, Capricorn District from 04-05 August 2023.
The exposure was made possible by the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) in partnership with Mzanzi Climate Smart Agriculture (MCSA) and Polokwane Municipality.
Mothapo Jack Manamela and Mosima Phakane represent run egg production farm called Atishang Khora Primary Cooperative at Saaiplas village, Ga-Matlala
The staging of flea market aimed at providing platforms for farmers, Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMME’s) to showcase their products and services. Farmers had an opportunity to interact and network with other farmers, businesspeople and customers.
Under the exhibition stalls, farmers and SMME’s had wide range of their produce and a well-packaged variety of indigenous produce (raw and processed), beading, crafts, textures and fashion that demonstrate their ability and capability of running successful businesses.
Rosah Ramaipadi, chairperson of MCSA said the direct selling by farmers to the consumers makes reasonable profit than using a middleman.
Ramaipadi encouraged farmers to keep on promoting their organic produce which she said are free from chemicals and fertilisers that continue to destroy the land.
Malesela Galane from lepotlako village, Ga-Maraba is a coffee producer, made up from butter beans. His project plants, harvests, grinds, and packs coffee. |
Friddah Mohlamme, Sandra Letlalo, Rosa Ramaipadi, Shirley Molepo (seated), Stephina Garipana, Malesela Galane, Erasmus Ratau, Veronica Matheba |
Kgolo Makgato and Kwena Makgato from Kempp Agric Cooperative showcase their chillies sauce
