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An economically transformed agricultural sector, sustainable environmental management and developed rural and urban communities in Gauteng.

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Lifting 244 quarantines is a positive step towards recovery for farmers and rural communities. Protecting our livestock means protecting jobs, food security and livelihoods. Strong biosecurity, stronger agriculture, a stronger South Africa.

#GrowingGautengTogether #Agriculture

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Yesterday’s #TswaDaar event in the West Rand highlighted the importance of fighting substance abuse, supporting affected families and promoting recovery. Recovery starts with support, not judgement.

#SubstanceAbuseAwareness #Gauteng

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Are you looking to expand your agricultural enterprise, gain access to value-chain finance, and better understand AgriBEE sector transformation? 📷📷
Join the GDARD
LINK: https://t.co/HyiZ6kOQhd...
#GautengAgriBEE2026 #GrowingGautengTogether #GDARD #GGT2030 #OfficialGDARD

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Gauteng is making progress against Foot and Mouth Disease! New reported outbreaks have declined by 96.9%, with 603,055 animals vaccinated in 2026. Booster vaccination remains key to protecting livestock as we approach the festive season.

#GDARD #GrowingGautengTogether

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A herd built on commitment ,Ms Loretta Visagie of Vanderbijlpark has grown her herd to 120 Nguni cattle and successfully completed her loan obligations through the Gauteng IDC Nguni Cattle Development Trust. A true farmer success story.#GDARD #NguniCattle #FarmerSuccess

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📷 Platform: Microsoft Teams
📷 For the link & more info, contact:
• Ms Khomotso Makhukho: [email protected] | 073 032 5635
• Raymond Kgwete: [email protected] | 079 547 7516
#GrowingGautengTogether #AgriBEE #GautengAgriculture #GGT2030 #OfficialGDARD

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Biosecurity starts at the gate,Strong hygiene practices, disinfected vehicles and equipment, and restricted farm access help prevent the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Together, let’s protect our livestocks.

#GrowingGautengTogether #GDARD #FMD #Biosecurity

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Event has been postponed .

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Suspect Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)? Report it immediately to your local State Veterinarian. Share the location and symptoms, and do not move affected animals. Early reporting helps protect livestock, farmers and communities.

#GrowingGautengTogether #OfficialGDARD

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Join us on 16 October 2026 as we commemorate #WorldFoodDay theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.” The focus will be on reviewing and validating the Gauteng Food and Nutrition Security Strategy to strengthen food security for all.

#GDARD #FoodSecurity #GrowingGautengTogether

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NO DOCUMENTS, NO MOVEMENT.

* Have valid movement permits.
* Carry completed Section 6 and Section 8 forms.
* Ensure animals are properly identified and branded.
* Follow all roadblock instructions.

#GrowingGautengTogether #GDARD #GautengAgriculture #FoodSecurity

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Join us on 16 October for #WorldFoodDay2026 under the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.” Stakeholders will review the draft Gauteng Food and Nutrition Security Strategy to build a more inclusive and resilient food system. #GDARD #FoodSecurity

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GDARD successfully hosted the Gauteng Informal Traders Listening Session, providing a platform for traders to share challenges, explore business opportunities and engage with government on support to grow their businesses.

#GrowingGautengTogether #OfficialGDARD

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GDARD NEWS ISSUED NO.81
#GrowingGautengTogether #OfficialGDARD #GautengAgriculture #AgricultureAndRuralDevelopment #WaterManagement

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GDARD, in partnership with the City of Tshwane, invites you to a Study Group Workshop on Water Use Licence for Agricultural Purposes.

Date: 13 October 2026 | Time: 10:00
Venue: Mandela Community Hall, Hammanskraal.

#OfficialGDARD #GrowingGautengTogether

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Early reporting saves herds .Watch for FMD signs such as drooling, blisters and limping. Isolate affected animals and report suspected cases immediately to your local State Veterinarian. Together, we can protect our livestock and farmers.

#GDARD #GautengAgriculture #FMD

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Farmers must ensure valid permits, completed Section 6 and Section 8 forms, and proper livestock identification and branding before moving animals. Always follow roadblock instructions. Protect animal health and agricultural markets.

@OfficialGDARD #GrowingGautengTogether

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The Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, alongside senior management, is convening a strategic session to review performance, align priorities, and develop actionable plans to strengthen implementation and improve service delivery for the remainder of the term.

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Highlights on yesterday’s Deaf awareness and inclusive agriculture event programme. Thank you to everyone who showed up yesterday. We really appreciate your support.
#GrowingGautengTogether#GDARD#DeafAwerenes #GautengAgriculture

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Some highlights on today’s deaf awareness and inclusive agriculture event programme.

#Growinggautengtogether #GDARD #Gautengagriculture #deafawareness