THE FUSE

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Taung Agricultural College (TAC) marked a major milestone on Friday, 05 June 2026, by conferring diplomas on 46 graduates from the 2025 academic cohort during its Winter Graduation Ceremony. The institution remains the only college in South Africa offering a NQF Level 06 Diploma in Agriculture (Irrigation), making it a critical training hub for the country’s agricultural future. The ceremony formed part of Youth Month commemorations and aligned with the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising under the theme “RESET@50: The Future Calls!”. The event highlighted the importance of youth development in agriculture and the growing need for skilled professionals in irrigation farming. It also reinforced the role of education in building a more resilient and productive agricultural sector.