GROWTH projections of 10% in agriculture next year and the subsequent season can only be achieved if resources are made available on time, players in the sector have said in response to the 2010 National Budget proposals announced on Wednesday by Finance minister Tendai Biti. Agriculture is expected to grow by 10% next year after a cumulative decline of 85,7% since 2002.
Budget allocations of US$55 million for the 2009/2010 agricultural season would not be enough to revive the sector thus more resources should be made available for the 2010/2011 season which may become the defining season.
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