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Farm properties are considered long-term assets with relatively stable values, unlike the more volatile nature of commodities.
Explore how the SARB's recent repo rate cut to 7. 75% is set to impact South Africa's economy and agricultural sector amidst declining inflation.
The state-owned entity’s focus now shifts to the execution of its turnaround strategy, supported by a new operating model and a streamlined organisational structure.
The bank had to halt lending to farmers, after it defaulted on debt of R40bn, in April 2020 when it encountered liquidity challenges.
The DA says the claim that Section 25 is a barrier to land reform is not true, as in its current form, it makes sufficient provisions for just and equitable land reform to proceed.
As the start of southern Africa’s citrus harvest nears, the ripple effects of the EU’s false codling moth requirements will soon be evident.
Given that the production of olives and olive oil is labour intensive, the development of the industry has the potential to create much-needed jobs throughout the value chain and reduce poverty in communities in which farming and processing takes place.
Farmers must perform due diligence to ensure that the land's value is congruent with its ability to yield returns.
OPINION: A state bank – which we now know is going to be the Postbank – at least to begin with, can help stimulate meaningful economic growth in the country, writes Trevor Ngwane.
Hemp4life CEO Ben Sassman detailed the zero lack of funding for farming and processing of the industry to regulatory bottlenecks from the expensive water licence to stringent laws that make it illegal still to trade in hemp and cannabis products in the country.
The agricultural sector's resilience is being tested, and it is important the strength and tenacity of South African farmers – and the support provided by financial institutions such as the Land Bank – continue to ensure food security for the nation.
In the past year, the food security situation in South Africa has been affected by both access and affordability.
The Durban event comes after similar ones were hosted in Mpumalanga and Gauteng.
The agriculture sector was the largest negative contributor to GDP growth in the first quarter, subtracting 0. 4 of a percentage point from GDP growth.
The commission announced on Wednesday that it had entered into a settlement agreement with Standard Chartered, which “admitted liability” and agreed to pay an administrative penalty of R42. 7m.
Agoa has been a game-changer for South African agriculture, and its ongoing success is not only important, but essential for our farming community.
As South Africa embarks on the 2023/24 agricultural season, a multifaceted landscape of challenges and opportunities is unfolding within the farming sector.
The National Treasury has told Parliament that it’s working with the Land Bank to complete what could be the final version of the liability solution with the bank’s lenders in a bid to cure its default position.
Traditionally, people in a willy-nilly fashion accepted trusteeship, whether it was as a friend or as their client’s accountant, attorney or financial adviser. However, generally speaking, and specifically after the recent legislation changes, one must carefully consider their appointment as trustee of a trust. If you are not in a position or prepared to be actively involved in the management and administration of the trust, you should rather decline acting as trustee or resign if you have been appointed as one.