New West Rand agri-park aims to bring the economy in the area back to life
Gauteng MEC of economic development‚ environment‚ agriculture and rural development Lebogang Maile on Thursday commissioned an agricultural park, which is aimed at helping emerging farmers aggregate their produce while also giving them access to storage facilities. The agri-park, on the West Rand, will also enable farmers to package and have their stock graded for the markets. Maile has embarked on the programme to support farmers in the province to transform rural communities and create much-needed jobs. The West Rand is an area that used to thrive on mining activity and has experienced a decline in economic activity over the years. The plan of provincial government is to revitalise agriculture and agro-processing and bring the economy in the area back to life. Maile said it was important for the Gauteng government to intervene and transform the agriculture sector, and bring millions of black people‚ women‚ youth and people with disabilities into productive activities and ownership...
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