Hon Deputy Speaker, the ANC welcomes the initiative of the unemployed Nwamitwa villagers who have combined their resources and, with their determination, have set up the Hluvukani Khubu Piggery Co- operative in Limpopo in order to earn an income. With the help and support of the Limpopo Department of Agriculture, they have learned how to construct a pigsty and have improved their knowledge on feedstock, immunisation, and other important aspects of pig farming. Currently, there are seven members farming with about 100 large white pigs. Adult pigs are sold to residents and local abattoirs for up to R1 500 per animal. With the money they are making, they are able to buy food and school uniforms for their children.
The ANC is inspired by this project, and is encouraging emerging farmers to form co-operatives, so that they can collectively become major players in the farming business, and can be easily linked as a collective to other farmers and the markets. I thank you.