The two government departments helped equip farmers with strategies to access and supply markets and expanded on existing programmes that have been developed to uplift and grow small-scale farmers to commercial farming.
Agriculture MEC Super Zuma said he was appreciative of the partnerships formed with retailers. Speaking on behalf of Boxer Superstores, group executive: Stakeholder Engagement and Sustainability Ntombi Dludla expressed her gratitude for the support received from government and the assistance provided to communities where they traded.
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