What began as a promising path to boosting inclusive growth in South Africa's agriculture has become mired in unending discussions, and the implementation effort has been hazy at best. In May 2022, the then Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Dididza, launched South Africa's Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP), co-created by government, organized agriculture, labour, and other stakeholders.
The document outlined the key constraints on South Africa's agriculture and agro-processing and presented solutions. The distinct aspect was its deep focus on various commodity value chains and the mapping of commodity corridors across the country. What followed was the creation of structures that monitor implementation and processes across the various commodities.
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