EDITORIAL: Fresh produce not a competition problem but a government one
Most barriers to entry for small black farmers are problems that go back to administration
15 January 2025 - 05:00
Anyone who has lived abroad will know how blessed SA is in having a great variety of locally grown, relatively affordable fruits and vegetables. They may know too that this is one area of SA life in which there are physical markets in which supply and demand set prices daily and transparently.
Given how important fruit and vegetables are for the health of the nation and the livelihoods of farmers, retailers and the whole fresh produce supply chain, it matters a great deal that the sector is efficient, competitive and accessible...
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