MEC Madoda Sambatha congratulates North West farmers on South African Agricultural award nominations
North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha, congratulates more than 60 farmers from the North West Province who have been nominated in various categories of the South African Agricultural Awards.
The prestigious awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on 16 October 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, bringing together farmers, agricultural organisations, industrystakeholders and governmentrepresentatives from across the country to celebrate excellence and innovation in the agricultural sector.
MEC Sambatha said the strong representation of North West farmers among the nominees is a source of great pride for the province, demonstrating the resilience, commitment and contribution of farmers to food security, economic development and job creation.
“We extend our warmest congratulations to all the farmers from the North West who have been nominated. Their recognition at a national level reflects the hard work and dedication that they continue to demonstrate in advancing agriculture in our province,” said MEC Sambatha.
He said the nominations also highlight the diversity and potential of the North West agricultural sector, which includes commercial, emerging and smallholder farmers contributing across various agricultural commodities and value chains.
“Being nominated for a national agricultural award is an achievement. We are proud of every farmer who has been nominated, and we wish them well as they represent the North West on this important national platform. We hope their stories of perseverance, innovation and success will inspire many more youngpeople and aspiring farmers to consideragriculture as a viable and rewarding career and business opportunity,” said MEC Sambatha.
The MEC further acknowledged the contribution of agricultural organisations, farming communities, traditional leaders,agricultural workers and governmentofficials who continue to support farmers and strengthen the agricultural value chain in the province.
He said the department remains committed to creating an enabling environment for farmers to grow their enterprises, access markets, adopt new technologies and contribute meaningfully to the provincial economy.
The department looks forward to celebrating the achievements of the province’s farmers at the awards ceremony and wishes all nominees success.
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