Farmer's Weekly

New appointment at national agriculture department is both timely and laudable

Mooketsa Ramasodi has been with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development for a long time and has garnered a wealth of knowledge as a result. There, he served as acting director general (DG) for over two years prior to his official appointment as DG in November this year.

Under his leadership as acting DG, the department spearheaded a number of initiatives, including the development

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