Western Cape will honour top agricultural employee

Rentse Khiba

14 October 2015

The Western Cape Government says, top agricultural employee will be announced at gala function on November 7 at Nederburg Wine Estate in Paarl.

Western Cape MEC of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde says, the final regional competitions took place over the past month.

He says the province’s top agri-professional is set to receive a cash prize and an overseas trip.

Over 6000 agriculture employees have entered the competition since 2002.

MEC spokesperson Bronwynne Jooste explained this year 1247 residents participated in the competition, a 20% increase from last year.

The Western Cape winner will be announced at an awards ceremony in November.

The winners of the regional competition play an important role in fodd security.

“I’d like to wish the finalists well. They are excellent ambassadors for our agriculture sector.” MEC Winde said.