House Chairperson, the ACDP underscores the role of the Department of Agriculture as central to food security, rural development, and economic growth. Yet, while the department outlines commitments to farmer support, biosecurity, and market access, the current allocation of some R7.84 billion reflects a concerning decline and falls short of addressing the structural constraints facing the sector.
The ACDP welcomes the increase in employment in the agricultural sector and the great strides made in the citrus export market.
A primary concern of the ACDP is the insufficient support for smallholder and emerging farmers. Despite policy commitments to inclusivity, access to finance,…
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