4% agric growth projected

THE country’s agricultural sector is projected to grow by 4% this year, before it accelerates to 8,2% in 2024 on the back of a normal to above normal rainfall forecast.

This was revealed in an equity report by IH Securities, which noted that the restructuring and transformation of the country’s agricultural systems will also contribute to the projected growth.

In 2025 the sector is projected to have surged by 7,9%.

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