I had to make sure that the cabinet approved farmer support policy so that it guides the entirety of the sector and provinces. - Thoko Didiza

On our side, assisting farmers with inputs so that on a small-scale level they can produce for their household is one of the bedrocks that support food security.

Challenges I faced, on one hand, have been to try and continue with the work that has been done in the past, to resolve some of those where some of the projects were not complete, and complete them. Even though some of them are still outstanding because of the complexities that are there.

Another challenge is how to position agriculture to adapt quickly in addressing issues of climate change. It is not just about El Niño or La Niña when there are rains or floods. It’s also about new pests and diseases that are emerging and that is a challenge we are working on.