By Baakedi Rachidi
The awareness day highlighted the importance of responsible management and preservation of natural resources in agriculture, ensuring that the land, water, forests and biodiversity that sustain agriculture today remain productive for generations to come.
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) in the Waterberg District held a LandCare Awareness event at Lesedi Tshukudu Thusong Centre in Steenbokpan, within the Lephalale Municipality.
The awareness day highlighted the importance of responsible management and preservation of natural resources in agriculture, ensuring that the land, water, forests and biodiversity that sustain agriculture today remain productive for generations to come.
The knowledge-sharing programme commenced with a presentation by Professor Mapotso Kena from the University of Limpopo, who focused on plant health and its role in sustainable agricultural production.
The programme further featured Mr. Nimrod Mathivha from the National Department of Agriculture, who presented on the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, while LDARD’s Mr. Peter Malemela shared insights on Conservation Agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
Mr. Masilo Mafako from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment presented on the National Forest Act, emphasised the importance of protecting forest resources. The session also covered EPWP funding requirements and compliance, presented by LDARD’s Ms. Shirley Digashu.
Through LandCare awareness and knowledge sharing, farmers were being encouraged to adopt practices that balance agricultural production with environmental stewardship. Farming sustainably today is an investment in the land, livelihoods and generations of tomorrow.
