Financial Health
Farming is a long game: Five lessons in building a business that lasts
Agriculture is not a business for those looking for quick returns. It demands patience, careful planning and the ability to...
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Elevate Her | Are we making it too hard to access agricultural funding?
Accessing agricultural funding remains frustratingly difficult even for businesses that have proven markets, established demand and the capacity to create...
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How to turn your farm records into profitable business decisions
Farm records only have value when they are used to make better decisions. Livestock management specialists Herdscape say calculating gross...
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What financiers look for in a farming business plan
A business plan is far more than a document required by a bank. Farmer and businessman Tshedi Molatedi says it...
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‘Keep knocking on doors’: Farmer shares why persistence pays when applying for farm finance
Securing farm finance takes more than a completed application form. Farmer and businessman Tshedi Molatedi shared his hard-won lessons at...
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No rate hike a welcome relief for farmers – Standard Bank
The South African Reserve Bank has kept the repo rate unchanged at 7%, offering reprieve to agribusinesses under pressure from...
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Standard Bank commits R3.45 billion to help farmers beat climate pressure
Standard Bank Group has mobilised R3.45 billion towards climate-smart agriculture over the past year, as farmers face mounting pressure from...
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Land Bank defends Blended Finance Scheme as demand outstrips funding
Land Bank has defended the Blended Finance Scheme’s sustainability in response to parliamentary concerns about funding shortages and project oversight....
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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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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.