ARE WE STILL INVESTING IN SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE: PERCEPTIONS, EVIDENCE AND ANALYSIS

Dirk Esterhuizen, C.J. van Rooyen and Ockert T. Doyer

No 18087, Working Papers from University of Pretoria, Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development

Abstract: In this paper the question of investment in the South African agro-food and fibre complex is explored. The analysis is based on empirical values and opinions/perceptions from ±400 agribusinesses operating in this complex. From the analysis it is clear that decisions to invest in the agro-food and fibre complex in South Africa must be viewed as on "knife-edge". A range of recommendations and policy options will be required to activate investment drivers and to address constraints in order to stimulate investment and to achieve growth.

Keywords: Agricultural; and; Food; Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10
Date: 2001
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.18087

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