Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza
Program Director Chairperson of SABIO Members of the Executive of SABIO Honoured Guests Ladies and Gentlemen
It is my singular honour and privilege that I participate in your workshop today. This workshop is taking place at the time when we are all anxious about the rising numbers of Covid-19 nationally. The Covid 19 pandemic has disrupted both our economic and social life. Given the current situation we will have to find ways in which we need to learn to live with this virus. In doing so we will have to continue using the nonpharmaceutical protocols as directed by our Ministry of Health. We also want to encourage those above 60yrs of age to register for vaccination.
It is important to appreciate what our government did in allowing that the Agricultural sector should continue to operate even during the intense lockdown level 5.