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Technology Development & Transfer: Extension Service to Farmers
DESCRIPTION:
 The aim of our extension service is to promote sustainable agricultural systems within the Western Cape in order to ensure prosperous farming communities and rural livelihoods.Our objectives include:
  • To identify and prioritise agricultural development problems in conjunction with farming communities.
  • To transfer proven and applicable agricultural technology and information to farming communities on an ongoing basis.
  • To evaluate and demonstrate proven agricultural technology under local conditions with farming communities.
  • To identify production, development and marketing opportunities for farming communities.
  • To engage in capacity building and organisational development within mostly developing farming communities.
  • To promote cooperation and coordination with other stakeholders within the development sphere.
INSTRUCTIONS:
 Visit or phone your nearest extension office with your agricultural related inquiry.
PROVIDED AT:
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PROVIDED BY:
GOVERNMENT BODY:
 Technology, Research and Development (Department of Agriculture, Provincial Government of the Western Cape)
PRICE:
 This service is free to all farmers.
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The content on this page was last updated on 13 July 2004
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