Western Cape Agriculture Recovery and Food Security Initiatives Detailed
What happened
Helen Zille discussed the agricultural sector and national food security in the Western Cape, noting that recovery had begun through provincial agriculture and agri-processing. These two sectors added a combined 35,000 jobs between the third and fourth quarters of 2018, and had created 10,000 jobs since 2015. Zille detailed how the provincial government had spent over R200 million on direct drought relief for farmers since 2017.
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Why it matters
The discussion highlighted successful innovative responses to climate change, such as satellite-driven systems that enable farmers to reduce water use by up to 30%. Furthermore, the provincial government had supported 357 land reform projects with over R500 million in funding.
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Who's involved
- Helen ZillePremier of the Western Cape province during the discussion.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The agricultural sector in South Africa might benefit from the successful models of conservation agriculture and targeted government funding.
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The entities involved
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
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Western Cape
province of South Africa
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Helen Zille
South African politician
Related events
- The Department of Water and Sanitation supported municipalities to enhance water security in the Western Cape in 2015.
- Land Bank is providing finance and support to farmers operating in the Western Cape region.
- DWS is managing the national water security response in the Western Cape, a province currently facing water stress.