(1) Whether she has found that the poor state of rural roads have a negative impact on the transportation of agricultural produce; if not, how was this conclusion reached; if so, (2) whether she will commission a study to assess the economic implications that poor infrastructure has on the agricultural sector; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether her department has undertaken any measures to assist (a) rural communities and (b) farmers in this matter; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether her department is investigating the feasibility of more cost-effective methods of transport for agricultural produce; if not, why not; if so, (a) what methods are being considered, (b) who is heading the investigations and (c) when is the outcome expected?