Question NW1511 to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
19 June 2023 - NW1511
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
(1) With reference to her reply to question 14 on 8 March 2023, what are the relevant details of the (a) production level on the farm with regard to citrus in terms of the (i) size in hectare that was under production and (ii) tons produced and (b) revenue generated during the past 10 years before being transferred by her department to the new beneficiaries. (2) what are the details of the (a)(i) livestock that was kept on the farm and (ii) revenue generated from the livestock during the past 10 years before being transferred to the new beneficiaries and (b) number of (i) permanent and (ii) seasonal workers who lost their jobs?
Reply:
1. (a) The details of production levels on the farm with regard to citrus are as follows:
- Size in hectares under production: 309 hectares.
- An estimated total of 130 000 cartons of citrus were harvested in 2014/15 for export market.
(b) The Department does not have records relating to revenue generated during the 10 years before being transferred to the beneficiaries.
2. (a) (i) The details of livestock that was kept on the farm are limited to the following:
- 50 heifers and 2 bulls that were received from the Industrial Development Cooperation Nguni scheme. The remaining portions of the grazing land are leased out.
- (II)The Department does not have records relating to revenue generated during the 10 years before being transferred to the beneficiaries.
(b) (i) 188 permanent workers lost their jobs.
(ii) Between 400 to 600 seasonal workers lost their jobs.