LETTER: Agri sector’s potential identified
President Cyril Ramaphosa sees the potential of the agri sector as a major employer correctly, but commitment is needed
The largely untapped potential of the agricultural industry to create jobs and grow SA's revenue was rightly identified by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his second state of the nation address (Sona) — but we need more than just magnanimous commitments if we’re to realise our opportunities in a constructive and sustainable manner. While small developing farmers are now promised support to fully mature their businesses, for nearly 20 years, the Grower Development Company of the Citrus Growers’ Association has participated in government initiatives focused on the transformation of the agricultural sector. This includes the capacitation of black growers through meaningful mentorship and training exposures across the full spectrum of thriving citrus-farming businesses. We will continue to work with the government to ensure that black citrus growers can confidently and successfully participate in a modern agricultural economy — not only contributing to domestic food security and securing t...
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