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Market liberalization in South African agriculture : did it lead to increased efficiency in the carbohydrate market?
Kirsten, Johann F.; Sartorius von Bach, Helmke Jens; Van Zyl, Johan; Van Schalkwyk, Herman Daniel; Van Rooyen, Johan; Mudimu, Godfrey D.; Mabeza-Chimedza, Ruvimbo
The first chapter provides a brief look at the extent of market liberalization in the South African agricultural sector. It shows which events led to the abolishment and deregulation of a number of marketing schemes under the Marketing Act.
The second chapter discusses the results of the elimination of black commercial agriculture on the development of a viable employment-intensive rural economy. It is essential to restructure the rural economy in order to increase incomes for the existing population and create employment for a considerable share of the future population. It is concluded that market assisted approaches have possibilities for playing a major role in any rural restructuring effort in South Africa.