Agriculture sector welcomes R3.9bn cash injection for black commercial farmers
The funding comes after the industry bled 12,000 jobs during the first quarter of 2019
24 June 2019 - 20:16
SA's agricultural industry has welcomed the close to R4bn the government will plough into the sector to benefit black commercial farmers.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced during the state of the nation address (Sona) on Thursday that over the medium term budget period, R3.9bn has been allocated to the Land Bank to support the farmers. (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2019-06-20-there-will-be-more-support-for-black-farmers-cyril-ramaphosa-promises/)..
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