# South Africa’s agricultural sector led economic growth between January and March, expanding by 15.8-percent and contributing 0.4-percentage points to overall gross domestic product. According to Stats SA the growth was driven by horticulture and animal products, exports rose to 61-billion-rand while bovine meat exports alone jumped 31-percent year-on-year. The report indicates that agriculture now employs over 956-thousand people, highlighting its power to reduce poverty. Experts now call for greater investment in infrastructure, financing, and climate resilience to sustain momentum.
Agricultural sector records 15.8% growth from January to March 2025