interest rates
Priorities for SA’s agricultural sector in 2025: Navigating climate change and growth
South Africa’s agricultural sector is a key component of the economy, creating jobs and providing food security. The past year was a challenging one, characterised by droughts and the lingering impacts of animal diseases. The year ahead will be focused on navigating and mitigating the risks of climate change[...]
Interest rates and agriculture
Interest rates greatly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of productivity for farmers, especially smallholder farmers that rely on capital they have to obtain against their collateral. The capital determines how they finance the acquisition of farming equipment, supplies, land costs, refinancing of older loans, marketing campaigns and advertising, farm[...]