Question NW2564 to the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
05 December 2016 - NW2564
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether his department has undertaken an audit of land reform projects in order to understand the challenges faced by the specified projects; if so, (a) how many of the projects have failed and (b) what steps has he taken to ensure that all land reform farms are productive?
Reply:
No.
(a) Falls away.
(b) In 2009, the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) took a decision to conceptualise and implement the Recapitalization and Development Programme (RADP) as an all-encompassing and concerted effort to ensure productivity and food security. The programme provides comprehensive support to farmers which include:
- infrastructure development;
- acquisition of production inputs;
- machinery and implements; and
- introduction of strategic partners to ensure that farmers are linked to markets and skills transfer.
RADP targets restitution and redistribution projects acquired since 1994.