Western Cape Agri Sector to take R5 Bln Hit Due to Drought

Updated on March 2, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute

The agriculture sector in the Western Cape will take an economic knock of more than R5 billion due to the impact of the drought.

This is according to the MEC for Economic Opportunities Alan Winde who cited a recent report by the department of agriculture, in collaboration with the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP), which estimated that the impact of the prolonged drought on the province’s Gross Value Added (GVA) will be R5.9 billion, representing an average production decline of around 20%. (via African News Agency)

Written by
Lungile Msomi

Meet Lungile Msomi, is the digital content specialist for SME South Africa with a Media Studies and Communication degree from the University of the Free State. With experience ranging from journalism to copywriting—and now steering the ship as Startup.Africa’s editor—she transforms ideas into captivating stories. When she’s not busy turning words into art, you’ll find her vibing to music, exploring tech trends, or reading literally anything. Passionate about technology, music, fashion, and, of course, writing, Lungile adds a fun twist to every project 😁