Black commercial farmers show sluggish growth, with only 10% eating from the multibillion-rand pie

Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has said he intends to prioritise black farmers during his time in the ministry

05 September 2024 - 04:44

Commercial farming among black South Africans continues to grow at a snail's pace, with the department of agriculture conceding in parliament that it has grown by less than 2% since 2019...

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