NERPO News Current News releases • News Archive Welcome. You have entered the NERPO Press Room. Below you will find a selection of news releases issued by NERPO. If you require more information on any of these releases then please contact us. NERPO'S 13th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE - 15 Aug 2010 TO: FARMERS AND STAKEHOLDERS On behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of NERPO, the Executive Director of NERPO Association Dr. Langa Simela, extends a cordial invitation to emerging farmers and key stakeholders of the agricultural sector, to attend and support NERPO's 13th Annual General Meeting and Conference, which will be held on the 15 -17 September 2010, at St George's Hotel and Conference Centre in Rietvleidam, Pretoria. The theme of this year's Conference is "Towards Evidence-Informed Policy for the Developing Livestock Sector of South Africa". Read more … NERPO COMMENDS GOVERNMENT’S PLANS TO PROTECT VULNERABLE FARM WORKERS - 31 Jul 2010 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organization (NERPO), has expressed full support of government’s plans to protect vulnerable farm workers. The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson is hosting a two-day National Farm Workers’ Summit in Cape Town, at which 1000 farmers and key agricultural stakeholders have been invited to make submissions in what could result in a piece of legislation which could ensure that farm workers and dwellers enjoy just and equal rights as the integral part of the society. Read more … WIN A R70 000.00 AGRI-SKILLS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY - 08 Jun 2010 A person entering the competition must be: • A South African citizen. • Between 18 and 35 years of age. • A Previously Disadvantage Individual (PDI). • In possession of at least a matric certificate. • Able to enter into a full-time 12 month practical on-farm training programme. Read more … NAFU PRESIDENT REVEAL PLANS TO RESTRUCTURE AND RESCUSCITATE NAFU. - 03 May 2010 The President of the National African Farmers Union of South Africa (NAFU-SA), Mr. Joe Gondo, has revealed that the Executive Committee of NAFU-SA has unanimously resolved to restructure and revitalize the mandate of the African farmers’ union. The resolution was made at meeting held at the First Guest House in Lynwood Pretoria on Sunday, 02nd May 2010, between the Executive Committee of NAFU-SA and the Board of Directors of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (NERPO), to discuss a viable means and ways of restructuring and revitalizing the mandate of NAFU-SA. Read more … NERPO BACKS THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE ON FILLING OF KEY AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS - 13 Apr 2010 The Group Managing Director of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (NERPO), Mr. Aggrey Mahanjana, has backed the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Petterson, on prioritizing the filling of the department’s key senior management positions including that of a Director-General. Mahanjana was reacting to the Minister’s Budget Policy Speech delivered at the National Assembly this afternoon in which she highlighted her plans to reduce the current vacancy rate of 17% to 5% by 2011. “The Department as diverse as the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries with three important economic streams, cannot afford to operate without the full-time employed Accounting Officer in a form of Director-General” Mahanjana argued. Read more … MEDIA LUNCHEON - NERPO JETS OFF TO AUSTRALIA - 01 Apr 2010 The media is invited to a lunch on Wednesday 7 April 2010 from 12h00 – 14h30. VENUE: Pachas Restaurant Club 2 Centre 22 Dely Road HazelwoodPretoria Read more … NATIONALIZATION WILL NOT DETER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION - NERPO - 25 Mar 2010 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) has given thumbs up to the nationalization of agricultural land and dispelled fears that such a move will deter agricultural production. NERPO’s reaction is triggered by a pulsating debate at the National Legislature over the green paper that was tabled by the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mr. Gugile Nkwinti, who is calling for the agricultural land to be treated as a ‘national asset’ which needs to be distributed equitable to those who want to use it productively. Read more … FOR SALE - 04 Mar 2010 80 grassfed Beefmaster steers, 18 – 24 months old; A2 and AB2; average 430kg. From Carnavon Estate, Jamestown. Closed tenders are invited Read more … NERPO AND DR. RUTH MOMPATI JOIN HANDS TO SUPPORT EMERGING FARMERS - 01 Mar 2010 The North West Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development (DAERD); Honourable, the Executive Mayor of Dr. Ruth Mompati District Municipality, Councillor K. Lobelo as well as Mr. Aggrey Mahanjana, Group Managing Director of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (NERPO), would like to join hands in cordially inviting the media to attend and/cover NERPO - Dr. Ruth Mompati Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Farmers’ Information Day. Read more … EMERGING FARMERS BACK COSATU OVER ‘UNACCEPTABLE' POWER HIKES - 26 Feb 2010 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (NERPO) has backed the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in its resolute move to mobilize the country into a mass action over approval of ‘unacceptable’ power rate hikes; should NEDLAC negotiations fall short of a progressive solution. The power rate hikes were approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to grant ESKOM powers to escalate electricity rates by 24.8% for 2010, 25.8 in 2011 and 25.9 by 2012. Read more … GOVERNMENT HEEDS NERPO’S CALL FOR THE DRASTIC REVIEW OF THE CURRENT LAND REFORM POLICY - 24 Feb 2010 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (NERPO) has expressed delight to government’s decisive move to drastically review the current land reform policy. At a seminar hosted by NERPO in Queenstown last week, to take stock of the land reform programme in its entirety, the Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform announced that a green paper on review of the current reform policy would be tabled in Parliament soon, for approval. NERPO has over the years criticized government’s current system for its emphasis on statistics as opposed to the system’s ability to impact positively to productivity and sustainability of the agricultural land. Read more … NERPO IS DISSAPPOINTED WITH THE AGRICULTURAL AND LAND REFORM BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR 2010 - 24 Feb 2010 The Group Managing Director of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (NERPO), Mr. Aggrey Mahanjana, has expressed displeasure on a significant cut of agricultural and rural development budget allocation for 2010. “It is disappointing to note that agriculture has once again taken a knock from this year’s budget allocation. Funding for agriculture remains far below the recognized parameters such as those set out in the Maputo declaration of 2004, by NEPAD and the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), in which all SADC countries committed to ensuring that the agriculture and food security budget progressively increases to 10% of the national budget between 2004 and 2010” he said. Read more … NERPO HOLDS A ‘SCORE-CARD’ SEMINAR ON LAND REFORM - 11 Feb 2010 The Honourable Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mr. Gugile Nkwinti, has called on all South Africans to avoid Zimbabwe’s economic and political situation by collectively and speedily changing the landscape of the land reform programme. In his address at the NERPO’s Year End-Function last year, the Minister urged, “.…if we want to avoid Zimbabwe’s economic and political instability, we need to collectively move swiftly and change the landscape of land ownership in South Africa. This is key in the country’s ability to achieve permanent peace and prosperity.....” Read more … NERPO’s REACTION ON THE STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS - 11 Feb 2010 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) has welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address with few areas of concern on how government prioritizes the agricultural sector, as a major player in the country’s economy. Read more … 2007 NORTH WEST FARMER OF THE YEAR PASSED ON - 21 Jan 2010 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organization (NERPO) has learnt with sadness of the passing away of the 2007 Farmer of the Year in the North West Province, Mr. Jacob Leburu Mphafudi (82) who was also a NERPO member. Mr. Mphafudi passed away on Monday 18 January 2010, at Montana Hospital following a short illness. Read more … SOUTH AFRICA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL EMERGING LIVESTOCK FARMER IS NO MORE! - 04 Jan 2010 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organization (NERPO) has learnt with sadness and shock of the passing away of one of the Eastern Cape and South Africa’s most progressive emerging livestock farmer Mr. Tshabeni Klaas Mangwana. Read more … CHANGE SA's LAND OWNERSHIP LANDSCAPE OR FACE ZIMBABWE - 30 Nov 2009 The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mr. Gugile Nkwinti, has made a special plea to all South Africans to play their part in changing the landscape of land reform in South Africa or brace themselves for Zimbabwe’s economic and political instability. Read more … NERPO IS PLEASED WITH THE ANC's POLICY POSITION ON STOCK THEFT - 19 Nov 2009 Following a strategic meeting that was held between the National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organization (NERPO) and the Secretary General of the African National Congress (ANC) Mr. Gwede Mantashe, at the Luthuli House this morning, the Group Managing Director of NERPO, Mr. Aggrey Mahanjana praised the ruling party, for its policy position on how its government plans to root-out stock theft in the country. Read more … NERPO COMMENDS MAFIKENG POLICE FOR THE ARREST OF THE STOCK THEFT MASTERMIND - 18 Nov 2009 The Group Managing Director, Mr. Aggrey Mahanjana has given thumbs up to the Mafikeng Police department for having apprehended a butcher who has allegedly masterminded stock theft in that area. Read more … NERPO CALLS FOR THE NATIONAL TREASURY TO REVIEW BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR - 06 Nov 2009 At the 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organization (NERPO), South Africa’s emerging livestock farmers expressed their displeasure with the National Treasury’s decision to cut-down on the agricultural budget allocation. The well attended AGM that was held at the University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort in Tshwane, called on the new Minister of Finance, Dr. Pravin Gordhan, to acutely review his budget allocation for the agricultural sector. Read more … NERPO MOURNS THE PASSING AWAY OF MR. BEN MEHALE - 02 Nov 2009 The Group Managing Director of NERPO, Mr. Aggrey Mahanjana, has expressed his sadness and sympathy over the passing away of Mr. Ben Mehale, a former National and Provincial Executive Member of NERPO. Mr. Mehale succumbed to death on Friday night, 30 October 2009 owing to a long illness. Read more … NERPO IS PERTURBED BY THE MEDIA REPORTS ABOUT LAND BANK - 28 Oct 2009 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) has noted with great concern the damning media reports about Land Bank’s alleged misappropriation of AgriBEE funds. “If the Sunday Times recent reports about the Land Bank’s alleged squandering of AgriBEE funds are anything to go by, NERPO is extremely disheartened to have read about how the Land Bank has misdirected funds meant for AgriBEE projects. These immoral acts of self-enrichment are despicable, particularly since the funds that were allegedly squandered were meant to kick-start the AgriBEE which has not taken off since the Launch of the AgriBEE Charter. For example, companies like BAASA, whose major shareholders are NERPO and NAFU, have over the years failed to raise as little as R1 million from the Land Bank AgriBEE Fund in order to acquire equity in one of the highly strategic co-operatives in the Agricultural Sector”, argued the visibly unpleased Aggrey Mahanjana, the Group Managing Director of NERPO. Read more … NEWLY ELECTED NWERPO’s CHAIRPERSON CALLS FOR POLITICAL STABILITY IN THE NORTH WEST GOVERNMENT - 09 Oct 2009 The newly elected chairperson of the North West Red Meat Producers Organization (NWERPO) a provincial structure of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organization (NERPO), Mr. Victor Moagi, calls for political stability in the North West government. Read more … EASTERN CAPE EMERGING LIVESTOCK FARMERS INVITED TO NERPO'S PROVINCIAL AGM - 14 Sep 2009 NERPO Eastern Cape will be holding its annual Congress at the Nqadu Great Place, Willowvale on 17 – 18 September 2009. The Congress allows the emerging livestock farmers to come together and discuss their keys concerns within the industry and thence task their organisation to see to it that these matters are addressed. It is also a platform through which NERPO members interact with representatives of key partners and stakeholders, such as the Department of Agriculture, Land Affairs and Rural Development, local economic development, traditional authorities, input suppliers and livestock and red meat traders. Read more … NERPO URGES GOVERNMENT FOR SPEEDY COMPENSATION FOR VELD FIRE VICTIMS - 09 Sep 2009 The Group Managing Director of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organization (NERPO), Mr. Aggrey Mahanjana has expressed deepest sympathy to all livestock farmers who have lost their livestock due to recent rage of wild Veld fires, particularly in the Eastern Cape. Read more … STOCK THEFT HIGH ON GOVERNMENT'S AGENDA - 28 Aug 2009 The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson has assured South Africa’s red meat producers of a no-nonsense plan to combat the scourge stock theft in the country. The Minister’s reassurance was made this morning at a closed meeting between her Ministry and the Group Managing Director of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organization (NERPO) Mr. Aggrey Mahanjana and the Chief Executive Officer of the Red Meat Producers Organisation (RPO), Mr Gerhard Schutte, both representing the country’s red meat producers emerging and large scale. Read more … NERPO/UYF HOST THE 4TH EDITION OF THE YAEDP GRADUATION - 24 Jul 2009 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) in conjunction with Umsobomvu Youth Fund (UYF) take great pride in its commitment to empower unemployed agricultural youth who have in turn played a meaningful role in the transformation and development of the agribusiness sector. Read more … NERPO CALLS FOR A SPEEDY REVIEW OF A LAND REFORM PROGRAMME - 24 Jul 2009 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) has noted with great concern the failure rate of land reform projects. In its investigation it has learned with great dismay that agricultural land pricing and post-settlement support remain key factors that have stifled the land reform programme. Read more … NERPO SUPPORTS FREE STATE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION - 23 Jul 2009 In its endeavour to reach out to all the emerging livestock farmers in the provinces and in its continued support for the Provincial Government, the National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) will be hosting its 2nd Provincial Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Free State, following a successful Provincial AGM held in Limpopo recently. This two day meeting will be held at the Fairview Conferencing and Lodging in Bloemfontein, on the 13 & 14 August this year. Read more … NERPO SUPPORTS MINISTER’S MOVE TO ZERO-RATE POULTRY MEAT PRODUCTS - 02 Jun 2008 The Group Managing Director of NERPO, Mr Aggrey Mahanjana has expressed his delight over the decision by the Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs Ms Lulu Xingwana, to remove (zero-rate) Value Added Tax (VAT) from sorghum products, baby foods and chicken. “In view of the escalating food prices and sympathising with the consumer’s cash flow crisis, I am immensely pleased to have learnt of this decision as it showcases government’s commitment to offer practical solutions to the country’s economic plight, more especially if the removal will be stretched over to other meat products” Mahanjana argued. Read more … AGRIBUSINESS GROUP SOUGHT COLLECTIVE ACTION TO CRACK AGRIBEE BENCHMARKS - 28 May 2008 In a joint meeting held last weekend between the National Executive Council of NERPO and BAASA Holdings Ltd, collective action was pronounced as the only way with which to fast-track the stagnant Black Economic Empowerment in Agriculture otherwise known as the AgriBEE. “Since the inception of the democratic government there has not been a significant drive for Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) especially in the agri-value chain. Though the Agribusiness Group acknowledges the strides made by the Department of Agriculture in terms of food security, farmer support and development programmes, agriculture is far behind other departments like the Department of Minerals and Energy in ensuring that black individuals have a meaningful participation in Agri-business as it is contained in the Agriculture Sector Plan” said Aggrey Mahanjana, the Group Managing Director of NERPO. Read more … “NOT GUITLY! FOR PROFITEERING-NERPO TELLS COSATU” - 14 Apr 2008 “NOT GUITLY! FOR PROFITEERING-NERPO TELLS COSATU” Read more … NERPO SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSAL TO INSTITUTE A MORATORIUM ON PURCHASE OF STATE LAND - 18 Oct 2007 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) has welcomed government’s proposal that was tabled before parliament yesterday calling on parliament to institute a moratorium on purchase of state land by foreigners and individuals who do not fall within the bracket of race and gender that is not targeted by land reform policies and legislation. “This move by government is long overdue, we have since 1999 called on government to regulate foreign ownership of land, so as to give room to a speedy and effective land redistribution programme”. said Aggrey Mahanjana, Group Managing Director of NERPO Read more … NERPO OPENS A NEW DECADE WITH A NEW LEADER - 28 Sep 2007 During NERPO’s recent gala dinner of the 10th Anniversary Celebrations and AGM held at the CSIR, City of Tshwane recently, the Group Managing Director, Mr. Aggrey Mahanjana announced that Mr.Madambi Wilson Muvhulawa will be the new chairperson of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO). Mr. Muvhulawa who is from the Limpopo province takes over the reigns of leadership from Mr. Victor Moagi of North West Province. Read more … TOP ACHIEVERS AT NERPO'S 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS AND AGM - 25 Sep 2007 During the august gala dinner held at the CSIR on the evening of 18 September this year, NERPO bestowed its top achievers for their immense individual and group contribution in the success of the organisation. These awards marked a good symbolic gesture to the NERPO members and have sent a clear message that hard work, vision, commitment and loyalty pays. Winners in each category were as follows. Read more … MEDIA INVITE TO THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS AND AGM - 11 Sep 2007 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) will host its 10th year Anniversary Celebrations and Annual General Meeting at the CSIR from 17th -19th September 2007, exactly at the same day and venue at which the organization was founded and launched 10 years ago. Read more … NERPO COMMENDS GOVERNMENT’S DECISION ON CAPITAL GUARANTEE AND CASH INJECTION FOR THE LAND BANK - 24 Aug 2007 In response to the decision by the Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs Ms Lulu Xingwana, to release R1.5. billion guarantee and R700 million recapitalization cash injection in support of the Land Bank’s turn around strategy, the Group Managing Director of NERPO Mr. Aggrey Mahanjana, has congratulated the Minister and government “for acting decisively and consistently in ensuring that Land Bank’s turn around strategy is a success while ensuring sustainable development of the agricultural sector” Read more … MINISTER LULU XINGWANA IS TO REINFORCE SUPPORT TO EMERGING LIVESTOCK FARMERS - 03 Aug 2007 House of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) held a closed-door meeting with the Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs, Ms Lulu Xingwana at the First Guest House in Lynnwood, on the evening of 31 July 2007. The intention of the meeting was to robustly but constructively discuss key impediments confronting emerging livestock farmers, while strengthening a national partnership between the Ministry and NERPO. The Minister and the NERPO Executive Council jointly agreed on the following, amongst other matters: Read more … NERPO REQUESTS A GRACE PERIOD FOR PLAS BENEFICIARIES - 30 May 2007 At a recent meeting with the Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs, Ms Lulu Xingwana in Cape Town, the National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (NERPO), requested the Minister to improve the Pro-active Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS) which is aimed at fastracking the redistridibution of Agricultural land. This request came after NERPO has observed that projects implemented under the auspices of the Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS), are not sustainable due to exorbitant prices of land, which makes it extremely difficult for the emerging farmers and youth to repay loans and/or lease fees. Read more … FEDERATION OF RED MEAT PRODUCERS HOLDS TALKS WITH MINISTER LULU XINGWANA - 30 May 2007 The Federation of Red Meat Producers, comprising the National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (NERPO) and the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) met with the Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs, Ms Lulu Xingwana and some of her advisers in Cape Town recently to discuss a number of important issues. Read more … HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MINISTER'S BUDGET VOTE SPEECH - 18 May 2007 The Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs, Ms Lulu Xingwana, today presented her Budget Vote Speech in Parliament, Cape Town. The emphasis was on areas such as massification of livestock, empowerment, resuscitation of projects, a special purpose vehicle, and land redistribution. Read more … NERPO'S REACTION ON RESOLUTIONS OF THE NATIONAL LAND SUMMIT - 01 Aug 2005 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) fully supports the resolutions made by the National Land Summit, held at Nasrec, Johannesburg between 27th and 31st of July 2005, as a collective action to review South Africa’s land reform programme. Over 1000 delegates, who attended the summit, were landless people, organised agriculture (emerging and commercial), business, political structures, key organs of government and many more. Read more … OFFICIAL POLICY POSITION OF NERPO ON LAND AND AGRARIAN REFORM - 28 Jul 2005 The South African democratic government has since 1994, adopted a land reform programme that is made up of three pillars: i.e. Land Restitution, Land Redistribution, and Land Tenure Reform. Owing to the need for transformation, constitutional/legislative review, political and economic stability, the programme was based on the principles and values of government’s economic policy, the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP). Read more … NERPO AND NAFU WILL JOIN FORCES TO STRENGTHEN TIES WITH THE KEY ROLE PLAYERS OF LAND AND AGRARIAN RE - 20 Jul 2005 NERPO AND NAFU WILL JOIN FORCES TO STRENGTHEN TIES WITH THE KEY ROLE PLAYERS ON LAND AND AGRARIAN REFORM IN SOUTH AFRICA. FIRST GUEST HOUSE, 344 CHAPPIES STREET, LYNNWOOD, CITY OF TSHWANE, GAUTENG, @ 18H00 Read more … NERPO & SAYA CO-OP AGM & NATIONAL CONFERENCE - 09 May 2005 The National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO)and its subsidary business and entrepreneurial unit, the South African Youth Co-operative (SAYA CO-OP) Limited of which NERPO is a founder member, are to host their Annual General Meeting and joint National Conference, themed "Synergising meaningful participation of youth and women in the AgriBEE framework", in September this year. Read more … LAUNCH OF THE LIMPOPO YOUTH AGRIBUSINESS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED - 15 Mar 2005 LAUNCH OF THE LIMPOPO YOUTH AGRIBUSINESS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED Read more … LAUNCH OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN AGRIBUSINESS CO-OPERATIVE EASTERN CAPE BRANCH - 15 Feb 2005 On the 26th of February this year, the National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO) in association with the Umsobomvu Youth Fund (UYF) and the National Youth Commission (NYC), is to mark another milestone in a concerted effort to empowerment of the provincial youth and women, when the Honourable Premier of the Eastern Cape Ms Nosimo Balindlela oversees the launch of the Eastern Cape Youth Agribuiness Co-operative at King Sandile Great Place, Emngqesha of the Amathole District Read more … NERPO/UMSOBOMVU 2ND GRADUATION CEREMONY AND THE LAUNCH OF SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH AGRIBUSINESS CO-OP - 19 Jan 2005 Guest Speaker: Honourable Minister for the National Department of Labour Mr. Membathisi Mphumzi Sherperd Mdladlana Read more … SHOCKING DEPARTURE OF THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR GENERAL MS BONGIE NJOBE - 13 Jan 2005 SHOCKING DEPARTURE OF THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR GENERAL MS BONGIE NJOBE Read more … SHOCKING RESHUFFLING OF THE MEC FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE - 01 Dec 2004 We wish to acknowledge with deepest shock the news that Dr. Aäron Motsoaledi has been reshuffled from Agriculture to Education. These shocking news has already brought about discomfort to farmers and the industry role players who vowed their confidence to Dr. Motsoaledi for his passion oriented and hands-on approach in ensuring a sustainable development in the agricultural sector. Read more … LAUNCH OF THE WATERBERG PRESIDENTIAL BULL & HEIFER PROJECT - 30 Nov 2004 Over 200 hundred livestock emerging farmers who are drawn from all districts of the Limpopo province will gather at Baltimore on Friday, 3 December 2004 to witness a historic event at which the Honourable MEC for Agriculture in the Limpopo Province Dr. Aäron Motsoaledi will officially launch the Waterberg Presidential Bull & Heifer Project. The project emerged as another initiative of the National Emergent Red Meat Producers Organisation (NERPO), and is aimed at helping the emerging livestock farmers to improve quality and quantity of their livestock so as to participate meaningfully in the entire value chain of the red meat industry. Read more … MATOBOGE'S SUCCESS STORY - 11 Oct 2004 Nerpo's Young Agri-Business Enterpreneurial Development Programme champions youth empowerment Read more … NERPO calls for the regulation of abattoirs to combat rocketting stock-theft rate - 11 Oct 2004 NERPO calls for the regulation of abattoirs to combat rocketting stock-theft rate Read more … NERPO'S 7TH AGM TRIUMPHS SUSTAINABILITY OF THE EMERGING SECTOR - 17 Sep 2004 In celebration of the organisation 7th Anniversary, NERPO held a two day Annual General Meeting at the Pretoria International Show Grounds on the 13 & 14 September 2004. This historic event showcased seven years of NERPO's true leadership as a mouthpiece of the historical disadvantaged farming communities and a vehicle to engage government, development agencies and other role players towards integrated sustianable development of the emerging sector particularly in the red meat producing industry. Read more … R 1, 020, 000, 00, a start up fund for the Limpopo Livestock Development Trust - 05 Aug 2004 R1, 020, 000, 00, a recommitment by the National Emergent Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (NERPO) and the Limpopo Provincial Department of Agriculture for a mobilised and sustainable livestock development programme. Read more … AgriBEE, a vehicle towards a mainstreamed agricultural economy - 22 Jul 2004 It is a testimony to a quest for government to expedite reversal and condemnation of injustices of the past, creating an enabling environment that advances an equitable access and participation in a universally competitive and profitable agricultural sector Read more … Great opportunity of unemployed agricultural graduates - 08 Apr 2003 Umsobomvu Youth Fund has entered into a partnership with NERPO in its Young Agribusiness Entrepreneurial Development Programme. Read more … Quick links: • Join NERPO • Strategic Partners • Contact NERPO