Premier Ramathuba reopens two Agricultural projects
Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba officially commissioned the Ga-Mashashane Hatchery and the Lebowakgomo Chicken Abattoir today—two agricultural facilities that had been inactive for years.
The commissioned Ga-Mashashane Hatchery, which last operated in 2013, is now set to resume operations. Once fully operational, the facility is projected to produce at least 90 000 chicks per week.
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The Premier was accompanied by the MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Tshitereke Matibe, and the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Nakedi Kekana.
“Today marks a significant milestone not only for the communities of Lebowakgomo and Ga-Mashashane but for the entire province of Limpopo,” said Dr Ramathuba.
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“It is with great pride and a deep sense of fulfilment that we gather here to commission two strategic agricultural projects: the Ga-Mashashane Hatchery and the Lebowakgomo Chicken Abattoir.
“These are not just brick-and-mortar facilities; they are symbols of what we can achieve when we work together with commitment, urgency, and a shared vision. They represent the power of partnership, the triumph of perseverance, and the unyielding dedication of our government to transform agriculture into a powerful engine of economic growth,” she added.
“On 3 February this year, the hatchery successfully produced 5,300-day-old chicks, which were handed to local farmers for rearing. On 30 March, another 10,000 eggs were hatched and distributed. As we speak, 15,000 more are in the process of incubation.
“Today, we stand at the threshold of a new era as we commission the abattoir with the slaughter of up to 5,000 chickens per day. No longer will our people need to source chicken from distant suppliers because our farmers will produce, process, and distribute right here at home. To the people of Limpopo, these facilities belong to you.”
