Western Cape exported R78 billion worth of agriculture products in 2020
26 October 2021
According to his latest report on jobs and exports in the Western Cape, the Western Department of Agriculture’s agricultural economist, Tshepo Morokong, notes that the Western Cape exported R78.68 billion worth of combined agricultural and agri-processing products in 2020.
This is good news, says Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer.
“I want to thank farmers and agri-workers for their commitment to growing our agricultural products in the Western Cape.”
Meyer continues: “The 24% increase (2019: R63.23 billion vs 2020: R78.68 billion) confirms the critical role agriculture is playing in the economic recovery of the Western Cape. Agricultural export is one of my ministerial priorities, and we will do everything possible to grow our exports and create job opportunities.”