Inside Politics Reporter
Gauteng emerging farmers in the priority areas of poultry, piggery, grains, vegetables, red meat, cannabis, aquaculture, rabbit, bee farming and agri-processing are invited to apply for funding as part of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment’s efforts to grow the agricultural sector, create jobs and alleviate poverty in the province.
The Comprehensive Agricultural Support programme (CASP) which closes on Friday 8 March is informed by the Department’s elevated priority focus to maintain sustainable food security in the Province, the Department said in a statement on Sunday
“We are making a call to the historically disadvantaged and the vulnerable groups: our women, youth and people living with disabilities to apply for the farmer support grant and become part of our relentless fight against food insecurity.” Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mbali Hlophe said.
According to Hlophe, the farmer support programme
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