As part of its outreach efforts targeting farmers, the Land Bank held a farmers’ day in Bronkhorstspruit, aiming to share important information to benefit their farming businesses.
Key stakeholders included government representatives at national, provincial and municipal level who support the bank.
Themba Rikhotso, Land Bank CEO, emphasised that the Bank’s decision to bring the entire executive team to the farmers’ day showcased their unwavering dedication to fulfilling their mandate for farmers.
During his address, Land Bank CEO Themba Rikhotso reiterated the bank’s commitment to supporting the agriculture sector. Farmers had the opportunity to meet various stakeholders and the bank offered assistance in ensuring clients have all the documentation they need for planting season.
Contributors and exhibitors included input and mechanisation suppliers such as Landbou Landini and Silagri.
Front from left: Bart Tjissen (Managing Director: Landbou Landini), Elder Mtshiza (DALRRD Chief Director: Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme), Stephen Sebueng (Land Bank Executive Manager: Legal Services), and Anele Mokoena (farmer).
Back from left: Chris Chaka (Land Bank Provincial Manager: Gauteng), Faride Stiglingh (Land Bank Executive Manager: Portfolio Management Services), Herbert Mokoena (Land Bank Insurance Sales Consultant: Agromist), Sakhumzi Diza (Land Bank Executive Manager: Chief Risk Officer), Sydney Soundy (Land Bank Executive Manager: Strategy and Communications), and Themba Rikhotso (Land Bank Chief Executive Officer).