Provincial MEC for Agriculture, Ivan Meyer, said the industry would also create over 25,000 jobs, which would help alleviate poverty.
CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape government says the introduction of cannabis to the agricultural sector will create over 25,000 job opportunities.
It said the plan would launch cannabis as a role-player in economic development, by creating job opportunities and alleviating poverty.
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