Signs of hope in South Africa’s struggling agriculture sector . . .

The agriculture sector contributes about 1.6% to South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP), below the 2.2% contribution that is needed for the sector to remain sustainable, Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) CEO Dr John Purchase said on Friday. Addressing delegates at a conference focused on the state of South Africa’s agriculture industry, he noted that per capita output is declining in the country, “which is concerning.”