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South Africa's primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about.
8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic growth that delivers benefits fairly across society and creates jobs.
But this can't happen if new policies and plans keep getting introduced. Fortunately, the views of the new Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, may not be far from the existing policy path.
The ANC has been governing under the vision of the National Development Plan, which was recently distilled into the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan. The aim is to grow an inclusive and competitive agricultural economy by focusing on specific commodities and their value chains, as well as specific regions.
The DA's agricultural approach is no different from the ANC's. In its 2024 manifesto, the DA says the party will "empower South Africans through land ownership by protecting private ownership of land as outlined in section 25 of the constitution".
It also promised to "utilise government-owned land and prioritise the use of land owned by the government, specifically focusing on the vast tracts held by the departments of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, as well as public works and infrastructure".
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 04, 2024 من The Citizen.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 04, 2024 من The Citizen.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Team SA flag bearers for Olympics, Paralympics chosen
Sprint star Akani Simbine and gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz have been announced as South Africa's flag bearers for the Olympic Games in Paris from 26 July to 11 August.
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Mbappe: France just didn't do enough
France captain Kylian Mbappe (right) said his side \"didn't do enough\" in Tuesday's 2-1 semifinal loss to Spain and admitted he was disappointed after under-performing at Euro 2024.
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MIDFIELD MAGIC
DURBAN: DE ALLENDE, KRIEL HIT S3O-MATCH MILESTONE
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Novak gets free pass into semis
RECORD: DE MINAUR INJURED AS RYBAKINA CRUISES
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Spanish winger Yamal 'a genius'
DE LA FUENTE: COACH HAILS MATURITY AND ATTITUDE
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Getting SA back on track
PRIORITIES: CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ENTERPRISE IDENTIFIES FIVE AREAS FOR GOVT
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City's water under pressure
DAMPENER: DESPITE THE RAINS, CAPE TOWN WARNS OF CONSTRAINED WATER SOURCES
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RAF appeal dismissed
APLICATION: NONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN SATISFIED, SAYS COURT
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July winner's rating up
Three-year-old Oriental Charm had his merit rating (MR) raised from 121 to 125 after his victory in the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville on Saturday.
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July winner's rating up
Three-year-old Oriental Charm had his merit rating (MR) raised from 121 to 125 after his victory in the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville on Saturday.