Through proper govt intervention, agri sector can grow by R32bn in six years - Ramaphosa

CAPE TOWN - President Cyril Ramaphosa says if government interventions are implemented properly, the agricultural sector can grow by R32 billion in the next six years.

He also said the country has to prioritise rural development if the economic potential of land reform is to be realised.

Ramaphosa was back in the National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon to answer a range of questions on the economy and land reform.

"If the proposed interventions are implemented effectively, social partners believe that by 2030 the agricultural sector can grow by an additional R32 billion above the business-as-usual baseline.

"Through this plan, the intent is to retain existing jobs in the sector and create many more jobs by 2030."

Ramaphosa said through the Presidency Employment Stimulus, they’d also handed 180,000 vouchers to assist small-scale farmers.