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16 April 2009

The MEC for Agriculture Gugile Nkwinti proudly invites you to witness the launch of a multi purpose Agri-Park that includes a nursery, vegetable gardens and a processing plant.

During the launch of this park, South African President Kgalema Motlante, his deputy Baleka Mbete have been invited to witness the opening of this unique investment in rural Eastern Cape.

Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs will also attend.

The Agri-Park is the brainchild of MEC Nkwinti following consultations with Mbashe communities who raised lack of market as the major hamper in the green revolution programme launch in the region in 2005.

In response to the market constraints the MEC proposed that a processing plant should be erected in Dutywa and community of Duff Mission leased 35ha to the department of agriculture.

The nursery will benefit the Siyazondla farmers who will, along with the Agri-Park garden supply the processing and the processing plant.

Details of the event:

Date: 17 April 2009
Time: 9am
Venue: Duff Mission, Dutywa

For more information contact:
Thozi Manyisana
Cell: 073 263 3754

Issued by: Department of Agriculture, Eastern Cape Provincial Government
16 April 2009