Picture: The graduates from Potchefstroom College of Agriculture/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
A total of 63 students from Potchefstroom College of Agriculture have recently graduated in mixed agriculture. The graduations took place at the college on 3 March 2023.
The North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Desbo Mohono said the college has obtained a 63% pass rate with 63 students conferred. Mohono further said 63 students pursued a Diploma in Agriculture in Mixed Farming.
“The last year of experimental learning took place at an approved enterprise thus completing the requirements of their qualification. So, I want to commend these students for their commitment and collaborative work that resulted in the achievement realised on this auspicious day.
“Your skills must be used for the betterment of your communities. Beyond graduating from this incredible institution, you still have a lifelong responsibility to continue learning to continuously change the lives of our people,” she said.
Mohono further said, the modules completed include Agricultural Management, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Production, and Plant Production.
Meanwhile, one of the graduates, Aluwani Manyabwe (23) from Limpopo, who completed his experimental learning at Vukani Piggery said, his three years of studying were tough, but he managed to graduate first class despite the challenges he faced.
“Truly, working and living on the farm assisted me in acquiring artificial insemination, boar, and dry sow management skills and knowledge,” Manyabwe said.
Another student, Olivia Ngwanatheko Mariri (25) declared PCA as her college of choice because it was the only college she found that offered both animal and plant production and aspires to become an agricultural entrepreneur.
“I also want to impact the lives of young people in our communities, because I have realised that agriculture is not regarded as a profession or a career.
“You can still be successful even though you didn’t study courses are normally viewed as being for success,” she said.
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