1.3.1.d: Cotton
Develop a vibrant cotton growing and processing industry. Other Information:
The long-term goal is to develop a vibrant cotton growing and processing industry. Medium-term Expected Outcome -- The medium
term outcome for the sector is increased production of garments made from locally woven cotton cloth as opposed to imported
synthetic fabrics. This will require development of a local textile industry to increase the flow of cotton from growers and
ginners, thereby having a positive impact on the cotton sector and opening up textile products for export. Currently, the
linkages between the cotton sub-sector (production of lint cotton) and textile and garment production (manufacturing) are
weak. In addition, there are opportunities for increased volumes of cotton lint export within the region, especially in South
Africa and neighbouring countries. Key Strategies -- Government will encourage the integration of production, processing and
marketing of cotton products. Other strategies include: * Producing raw cotton and ginning; * Garment manufacturing for
export markets; * Reducing out of factory costs such as transportation; and * Identifying and negotiating trade opportunities
at the regional, international and global level.
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