Farmer's WeeklyHenning Naude · 22 September 2026 at 17:08Read the full story on Farmer's WeeklyGovernment plans to explore a more suitable financing framework for sugar cane growers after farm visits in KwaZulu-Natal highlighted gaps in existing funding models.
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