2022-w3215 - 27 October 2022

Christian Themba Msimang to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reformand Rural Development

(1) What (a) steps is her department taking to challenge the reported ban by Botswana and Namibia of the import of produce from the Republic, mainly vegetables and certain fruits and (b) has she found would be the impact of the ban on the Republic’s farmers and consumers. (2) whether she is in communication with her Namibian and Botswana counterparts in this regard; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3938E

Reply from the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reformand Rural Development on 27 Oct 2022

(1) (a) The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) undertook consultations with the relevant industries and the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) as the lead Department on trade policy matters. The engagements resolved that the trade challenge should be addressed through a bilateral Ministerial meeting with the affected countries. DALRRD is implementing this resolution. The Director General wrote to ...

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