Small-scale farmers show off their champion livestock

by Marius du Randt

OOn 12 April 2018 the fourth Clanwilliam Small-Scale Farmer Expo took place at the Clanwilliam showground.

This event forms part of the annual Clanwilliam Expo and it has grown into a vibrant and popular occasion that is one of the highlights on the calendar of small-scale farmers in the northern part of the West Coast district.

Small-scale farmers from all over Cederberg and Matzikama brought sheep and goats to compete in the event.

There were even entries from Garies in the Northern Cape – an indication of the popularity of the event. A total number of 242 people registered for the event.

There were 60 classes in which the farmers could enter their animals. A total of 26 farmers entered the competition. The animals included Merino, Dorper, Boergoat, Persians and crossbreed animals. Five prizes per class were awarded and were sponsored by Johan Christiaans, Andries Slinger, Agri-Expo and Landbank.