In this study, an input output table was developed which was used to examine the empirical evidence on the strength of agricultural growth multipliers, in the facets of income, output and employment. The first order multiplier effect of agriculture was 0.3481 for output, 0.0327 for income and 0.0524 for employment. It contributions to the economy of Limpopo Province was ranked ninth for output and income multipliers and eighth for employment. Trade services were ranked first in all three sets multipliers. From the study, it was concluded that more poverty could be reduced with increased investment trade services sector as it gives more returns to investments.

 

Key words: Input-output analysis, GRIT, Limpopo Province, South Africa.