Potatoes Smallholder Farmers Development Support Facilitation
On 30 June 2022, Potato SA together with the KZN Provincial and Local Departments of Agriculture had organized a demonstration of basic steps of planting potatoes and conducted information session and provided certified seed to the farmers, as part of the NAMC’s multi-stakeholder interventions to help farmers meet their supply target for the identified markets.
Success Case Study; Mphaila Irrigation Scheme
24 June 2022 Precious Nengwekhulu presented on Machine Learning for Earth Observation (ML4EO) under the topic “Business Models, Insurance and Investments” Mphaila irrigation scheme case study. The presentation was aimed at learning about the model used at Ha-Mphaila Irrigation Scheme and the success stories.
ADA AgriBIZ Indaba
On 01 July, the NAMC participated in the panel discussion Industry Standards and Regulations. The Indaba gathered all stakeholders from the KwaZulu Natal agricultural and food value chain. Ms Nonhlanhla Gwamanda presented on the various market access opportunities offered by government and industry.
