KZNDARD Young Farmers Development Programme 2017

The ADA has since forged a partnership with the Dalum Academy of Agricultural Business, a college based in Denmark. The initial focus was for the development of young farmers participating in the livestock sector. The focus has now been expanded to include value addition in the entire agribusiness sector. This partnership will strengthen the KwaZulu-Natal capacity for agribusiness and value addition (agro-processing).

Dalum College is the largest and oldest agricultural college in Denmark. The Danish agricultural sector has vast international agricultural and agribusiness experience since 20% of Danish production is performed abroad. Denmark has valuable knowledge and experience in advanced technology, animal welfare systems, food safety systems, traceability certification, farm waste management and alternative energy technology.

Pursuant to the above, the Agribusiness Development Agency seeks to identify young farmers that may participate in the 2017 programme.

The selection criteria for the programme is detailed below:

a)Involvement in agriculture either as a Land reform beneficiary or privately

b)At least matric with mathematics and science (agriculture would be an added advantage)

c)Good command of the English language

d)At least 12 months working experience

e)Be a South African citizen in possession of a valid South African passport on 3rd July 2017 (valid to at least September 2018)

e)Aged below 35 years on date of departure (31 August 2017)

f)Commit to returning to South Africa at the end of the programme

g)Applications should include a motivation letter why you should be selected and how you intend applying the skills that you would learn in Denmark on your return to South Africa. The motivation letter should be strictly written by the applicant.

Applications should be submitted by 9 June 2017 to Ms. Nomfundo Ngcobo via email to yfdp@ada-kzn.co.za or they can be hand delivered to the ADA offices, 5 Cascades Crescent, Cascades Office Park, Montrose, PMB, or call 033 347 8600 for further enquiries.