I once visited one of the nature reserves which is Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve for a weekend with friends,we booked two Chalets,checked in on Friday and left on Sunday, we enjoyed our stay ,The staff was friendly and professional , I loved the conditions of the chalets, they were fully furniture , we only had to bring our food.We had a great time, now we are planning to go to Marievale Bird Sanctuary. ..My local Shot left....GDARD
Missed the deadline twice on an environmental report.
The very frist time when i came was passing by the buidlling, i was totally captivated by the beautiful design of the building. And now it makes so much sense for Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to have occupied the building at no 11 Diagonala Street, its green in colour, and the Deaprtment promotes green health, grean economy, green transportation, etc. I feel so honoured to work for this Department. We put the interets of our citizens first. The recption is great and people are so friendly.
GDARD <3
Developing and assisting Gauteng: - Farmers, Encouraging a Greening province (urban, rural and wildlife), ensuring healthy communities: (e.g. food secure citizens), healthy animals (domestic and livestock). To mention a few tasks GDARD is mandated. Keep up the good work GDARD.
I was approved for support by GDARD in August 2018 for assistance for farming support in the form of borrowing a tractor and also assistance with erecting fencing in Laezonia next to Diepsloot to date,I have received no support just a letter to say we are approved.Every time we ask what s happening we are told that the departments have now changed and therefore we don t know what s happening
Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Empowering Communities through Agriculture
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) is a provincial government department in South Africa that is responsible for promoting sustainable agriculture, rural development, and food security. The department's mission is to empower communities through agriculture by providing support, resources, and expertise to farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities.
GDARD's mandate includes the promotion of agricultural production and productivity; the development of rural areas; the provision of extension services to farmers; the management of natural resources such as land, water, and forests; the promotion of food security; and the regulation of agricultural practices. The department also works closely with other government departments at national, provincial, and local levels to ensure that its programs are aligned with broader policy objectives.
One key focus area for GDARD is sustainable agriculture. The department recognizes that farming practices must be environmentally sustainable in order to ensure long-term productivity. To this end, GDARD provides training on conservation farming techniques such as crop rotation, intercropping, mulching, composting, and integrated pest management. These techniques help farmers reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides while improving soil health.
Another important area for GDARD is rural development. The department recognizes that many rural areas in Gauteng face significant challenges such as poverty, unemployment, poor infrastructure (including roads), limited access to markets or finance etc., which can hinder economic growth opportunities for these regions. To address these challenges GDARD has developed various programs aimed at supporting smallholder farmers by providing them with access to finance or markets or technical assistance etc., thereby helping them improve their livelihoods.
In addition to its core functions related to agriculture & rural development activities mentioned above , GDARD also plays an important role in regulating agricultural practices within Gauteng province . This includes monitoring compliance with relevant legislation related to animal health & welfare , plant health & quarantine measures , food safety standards etc .
GDARD has a strong commitment towards promoting food security within Gauteng province . This involves working closely with other stakeholders including NGOs , private sector entities , academic institutions etc . In order achieve this goal they have implemented various initiatives like community gardens projects where people can grow their own vegetables using organic methods without any harmful chemicals .
Overall,GDARD plays a critical role in ensuring that Gauteng province remains competitive in terms of agricultural production while also addressing broader social issues like poverty reduction through job creation opportunities provided by agribusinesses or smallholder farming activities supported by them . With its focus on sustainability principles combined with innovative approaches towards addressing social issues it has become one among leading provincial departments across South Africa when it comes empowering communities through agriculture
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