WANDILE SIHLOBO | Many young women are interested in farming — how do we cultivate equal participation?
Agriculture could still deliver more jobs and expand in underutilised land. This is where gender discussion comes in
28 August 2024 - 04:40
On various occasions I have highlighted the South African agricultural sector's gains in the first three decades of democracy. The sector has more than doubled in value and volume terms. Better seed varieties in crops, vegetables and fruits, as well as improved genetics in livestock and poultry, have, among other interventions, been the catalyst for output growth. The opening up of export markets over the years has also created a solid demand and today we export roughly half of what we produce in value terms. Our agricultural exports amounted to a record $13.2bn (about R234bn) in 2023. ..
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