South Africa

S.A Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says food security is a matter of national security

today17 October, 2024

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S.A Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says food security is a matter of national security, and the government of national unity is committed to addressing this head-on. A recent national survey undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council revealed that 63.5-percent of South African households face food insecurity. Steenhuisen says he will ensure that the 2024 to 2029 National Food and Nutrition Security Plan, which is currently under review, gets the attention of all stakeholders involved, up to its implementation:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen