CAPE TOWN: The value of exports on agriculture, forestry and fisheries has increased by almost R10 billion between 2014 and 2015. This was revealed in the budget vote speech of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Senzeni Zokwana.
“I am pleased to announce that in all three sectors, agriculture, forestry and fisheries exports value has increased and South Africa remains in a positive trade balance. The value of agriculture, forestry and fisheries exports increased from R135 billion in 2014 to R144 billion in 2015.” Zokwana, addressing the National Assembly, added: “In the same period, our exports into other African countries increased from R59 billion to R62 billion and into Asia from R34.5 billion to R37.1 billion.”