Question NW1183 to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
31 March 2022 - NW1183
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
How is her department going to assist farmers who want to do artificial inseminations, but are struggling with pregnancy diagnoses?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) facilitates skills transfer and capacity building on Animal Improvement through implementation of the Animal Improvement Act, 1998, (Act No. 62 of 1998), by collaborating with tertiary institutions that offer agricultural science and State-Owned Entities such as the Agricultural Research Council - Animal Production Institute to train students, farmers and farm workers to do artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis.
The Department also maintains a database of registered reproduction operators that help with artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis. Any livestock business and participants in the sector who need such support do receive assistance. Farmers requiring assistance may contact the Registrar for the Animal Improvement Act, 1998, (Act No. 62 of 1998), Mr Joel Mamabolo contact number (012) 319 7597/7424 Email: [email protected]