Financial Health
Parliament sounds alarm over Land Bank Blended Finance Scheme funding gap
Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Agriculture has raised serious concerns about the sustainability of Land Bank's Blended Finance Scheme, warning that...
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Does your agri-business qualify for a Jobs Fund grant? Applications now open
The Jobs Fund, a National Treasury initiative, has opened its 13th funding round – presenting a significant opportunity for agricultural...
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The impact of the interest rate hike for farmers and food prices
The South African Reserve Bank's decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7% — pushing the...
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Flood damage and insurance – are you covered? What farmers need to know
Recent floods in the Eastern and Western Cape have left farmers counting catastrophic losses. But are you insured? About 70%...
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‘R92 million for black farmers and there’s more to come’ – Kgodiso Development Fund
The Kgodiso Development Fund (KDF) has approved R92 million in loans to 96 black farmers and businesses since its establishment,...
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Labour law storm heading for farmers – with 10K inspectors ready
South Africa's Department of Employment and Labour has expanded its inspectorate from 200 to 10 200 inspectors — a 50-fold...
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Beyond funding: Building black farmers, businesses and the future of South Africa’s food system
Established in 2022 following PepsiCo's acquisition of Pioneer Foods, the Kgodiso Development Fund committed R400 million to supporting black farmers...
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Patient capital critical to unlocking agricultural finance
From left: Thobani Nthonga, PGP vice-chairperson; Jeremiah Mathebula, Grain SA vice-chairperson and PGP chairperson; Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen; Elzabe...
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WATCH | Bayer and Khula launch R7.5 million emerging farmer accelerator programme
Bayer and Khula have launched the Bayer × Khula Farmer Accelerator — a R7.5 million, 12-month programme designed to help...
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WATCH | Agriculture funds must focus on primary production – farmer Kobela Mokgohloa
Experienced farmer Kobela Mokgohloa of Korema Farms calls for major shift in South African agricultural funding priorities. Current support from...
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Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.