MEC METH VISITS MTHONGANA FARM

AMID the COVID-19 outbreak that has forced the country into a lockdown except for essential service providers, MEC for Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Nomakhosazana Meth continues to ensure business continuity in the agricultural sector takes place in compliance with regulations.

The province to enforce adherence of the lockdown regulations but most importantly to provide necessary s u p p o r t t o t h e f a r m s .

Agriculture was announced among the essential services when many sectors were forced to halt trade activities and close their doors as a measure to curb the spread

Since the announcement, Meth has taken an initiative to visit farms in the province to enforce adherence of the lockdown regulations but most importantly to provide necessary s u p p o r t t o t h e f a r m s.

The surprise visits began this month where Meth upon engaging with farm workers and managers distributes sanitizers and protective wear meant to flatten the spread of the virus.

Meth, accompanied by departmental officials and municipal leadership, visited the Ngqushwa- based Mthongana Farm that currently specializes in livestock and crop farming. Mthongana Farm operates within Ngqushwa Local Municipality under the Amatole District.