King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, visited the Orange Groove Irrigation Scheme in Ward 01 on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, to strengthen support for local agricultural development and boost food production.
During the visit, farmers at the irrigation scheme received vegetable production inputs aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, promoting food security and supporting sustainable farming practices.
The inputs handed over to the Orange Groove Irrigation Scheme included:
Povuma Agriculture Cooperative in Ward 04 also benefited from the initiative, receiving the following agricultural inputs:
The Department of Agriculture reaffirmed its support for the initiative, highlighting the importance of partnerships between government departments, municipalities and farming communities in strengthening agricultural production, improving food security and empowering local farmers. Farmers were encouraged to make productive use of the inputs provided to improve their yields and build sustainable agricultural livelihoods.
KSD Municipality remains committed to working with government departments and local communities to advance agricultural development, strengthen food security, promote local economic growth and create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
- 5 bags of cabbage
- 5 bags of spinach
- 3 bags of beetroot
- 2 bags of onions
- 2 bags of cabbage
- 2 bags of spinach
- 1 bag of beetroot
- 1 bag of onions