Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Responds to Small-Scale Poultry Farmer Concerns in Lebowakgomo
Farmers Magazine | 29.05.2026 14:48
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development continues to strengthen its commitment to responsive service delivery through direct engagement with farmers in rural communities. In a recent visit, the department addressed grievances raised by Mr Bethuel Nkogatse of Rakgolo Enterprise, a small-scale layer chicken farmer operating in Lebowakgomo within the Capricorn South Agro Ecological Zone. The farmer manages a flock of 700 layers, consisting of 350 White Leghorn and 350 Lohmann Brown chickens. His enterprise produces between 600 and 650 eggs daily, positioning it as a consistent contributor to local food supply. The engagement formed part of ongoing efforts to ensure that emerging farmers receive practical support that aligns with production realities on the ground. It also reinforced the department’s focus on strengthening agricultural productivity at community level.
