Our Work

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The work of the Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform is critical in the province’s pursuit of economic growth and development. In line with our mandate, the work of the department covers agriculture development with programs supporting black communal, smallholder and commercial farmers to benefit from the agriculture value chain. The department works with both black and white farmers by supporting them in their agriculture businesses. The priority of the department is the implementation of the Agriculture Economic Transformation Strategy, which is being implemented through partnerships with farmers and commodity groups to create jobs and rejuvenate agriculture and rural economy. Another important element of the programs of the department is the coordination of rural development being discharged in close collaboration with other national, provincial and local government institutions. Our department works with these institutions to bring meaningful development to rural communities, helping them get training, create their own wealth through home industries programs, food security support amongst many programs.

programmes

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