Implications of the 2021 national budget for farming

The beginning of every year has its typical routine of political events, almost predictable in their unfolding. They usually start with the ANC’s statement on 8 January that sets out the political challenges and ambitions of the ruling party for the year.

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This is followed by an NEC meeting of the ANC to confirm the decisions and set the priorities of the party. The process then moves