Land Bank funding squeeze puts agri transformation under scrutiny

Farmer's WeeklyHanlie du Plessis · 30 September 2026 at 09:40

Land Bank's Blended Finance Scheme is under renewed parliamentary scrutiny as demand outstrips available funding and farmers face delays that can have serious consequences for seasonal production.
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