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The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development's (DALRRD) Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP) has recently been released, but already in danger of becoming just a pipe dream. This became apparent after DALRRD appeared before the portfolio committee in Parliament to present the AAMP, a plan which seeks to address, among others, the pressing matter of food security.

There is an increased appreciation within SA’s policy discourse of agriculture and agribusiness’s contribution to economic growth and job creation, and the potential for further expansion.

ANC places emphasis on land reform and agriculture in their latest policy document. This will help to uplift South Africans out of poverty as it will have positive effects on the economy.

The latest policy discussion document published by the African National Congress (ANC) presents a positive change from the ambiguous agriculture policy the South African governing party has maintained in the recent past. The latest document talks to the primary issues that, if implemented relentlessly, would drive the sector’s growth in ways that would benefit all. The policy document is set for debate at the ANC’s policy conference in July, which is a precursor the party’s ele...

Policies, if implemented, would drive the agricultural sector’s growth in ways that would benefit all.

According to the document, 6,500 new SMMEs will be created in the sector, there will be an additional 71,487 jobs, and animal production is set to expand by 611,000 tons.

The agriculture and agro-processing plan signed on Thursday will continue to be a 'living' document, says Minister of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza.

Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza says the signing of a new master plan for the country's agricultural sector ushers in hope for businesses on the road to recovery.

The Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP) has been signed by industry stakeholders, now the implementation work begins.

Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza signed whats been touted as a master plan on Thursday which sets out to increase investment in farming.