Spokesperson of the North West Agricultural Department, Emelda Setlhako, elaborates on the aims and objectives of the North West insemination programme, saying that the district has spent almost R1.2 million purchasing start-up resources for farmers. Moreover, a massive 200 breeding cows have already been synchronised and inseminated, with many more to follow. In addition, the department is continuously working towards eventually implementing this programme across the province.

Setlhako concludes by saying that beef cattle production is a developmental vehicle that carries great potential to contribute to the province’s populace by enhancing food security and ultimately improving the quality of life of communities in a sustainable manner. 

OFM News/Lee Simmons