NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 98
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:
MR. O de BEER (COPE-WC) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries:
QUESTION
Whether the relationship her department has with Grain South Africa in the
provision and improvement of food security is producing positive results;
if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?     Â
REPLY:
Yes, the relationship between DAFF and Grain South Africa is producing
positive results.
DAFF and DRDLR through the Public Private Partnership for Food Security
have entered into an agreement with the Grain SA to assist farmers in the
Taung area, North West province, to put about 10 000ha under production.
The crop is currently on the ground and marketing plan is being
implemented. Marketing partners includes the World Food Programme, Food
Banks, Maize co-operatives and other.
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SUBJECT: PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 98
CLASSIFICATION: GENERAL
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