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Mec Madoda Sambathas R1 2 Billion Budget Sparks New Hope For Farmers And Rural Areas

North West Department of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentRef: https://dard.nwpg.gov.za/index.php/news/mec-madoda-sambathas-r1-2-billion-budget-sparks-new-hope-for-farmers-and-rural-areas/

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Collected on 9 July 2026

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What this means

This is a North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development media release reporting on MEC Madoda Sambatha’s Budget Vote and Policy Speech delivered on 24 June 2026 at the North West Provincial Legislature. It states that the Department’s R1.2 billion budget includes specific allocations for farmer skills development (R8 327 100 for training 2 200+ farmers), farmer mentorship (R10 649 100), and support for unemployed agricultural graduates via training and stipends (R12 053 923). It also highlights production and support funding, including R153.1 million through CASP and R35.5 million for extension and advisory services, and includes comments from farmers welcoming the budget. The release is dated 30 June 2026 and is issued by the Communication Services Directorate with contact details for Ms Emelda Setlhako.

Facts

Places

North West

Reference

https://dard.nwpg.gov.za/index.php/news/mec-madoda-sambathas-r1-2-billion-budget-sparks-new-hope-for-farmers-and-rural-areas/

Amounts

R 1 200 000 000, R 8 327 100, R 10 649 100

Key Takeaways

North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development: Madoda Sambatha
Budget Vote and Policy Speech delivered: 24 June 2026
Venue: North West Provincial Legislature
Total Department budget stated: R1.2 billion
Farmer skills development allocation: R8 327 100 to train 2 200+ farmers
Farmer mentorship programmes allocation: R10 649 100
Unemployed agricultural graduates support: R12 053 923 (training and stipends)
Total farmer development investment stated: R22 703 023
Production support via CASP: R153.1 million
Extension and advisory services: R35.5 million
Date of release: 30 June 2026
Issued by: Communication Services Directorate
Enquiries contact: Ms Emelda Setlhako (018 384 3117 / 060 745 4020; ESetlhako@nwpg.gov.za)
North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD)
MEC Madoda Sambatha
North West Provincial Legislature
Communication Services Directorate
Ms Emelda Setlhako
Kesaobaka Sejesho
Neo Mohlamme
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP)
HOD Dr Hans Kekana

Dates

Closing Date

24 June 2026