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Loan acceleration for women and youth in agriculture
Land Bank is actively accelerating the disbursement of loans to women and youth farmers in the Eastern Cape to promote inclusive economic participation and job creation.
- Who it is for
- women and youth farmers in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Apply through Land Bank's client service channels with proof of project viability and alignment with land reform objectives.
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Accelerating loans to women & youth
Funding for cash cropping (R20m)
Land Bank has committed R20 million to support cash cropping initiatives in the Eastern Cape, aiming to boost income-generating agricultural activities.
- Who it is for
- cash crop farmers and entrepreneurs in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Propose a bankable project to Land Bank, particularly focusing on areas like Gamtoos and Sundays River valleys where municipal land is available for development.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Cash Cropping (R20m)
Funding for macadamia farming (R18m)
Land Bank has allocated R18 million to support macadamia farming projects, including expansion and new planting initiatives in targeted regions of the Eastern Cape.
- Who it is for
- macadamia farmers and producers in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Identify project champions and submit a bankable project proposal to Land Bank for evaluation and funding consideration.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Macadamia (R18m)
Funding for stock production (R40m)
Land Bank has set aside R40 million to support livestock and stock production projects in the Eastern Cape, with a focus on sustainable and scalable operations.
- Who it is for
- stock producers and communal farmers in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Apply through Land Bank’s project assessment process, demonstrating project viability and alignment with regional development goals.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Stock production (R40m)
Support for black industrialists and communities in value-add processing
Land Bank aims to identify and support black industrialists and communities in the Eastern Cape to access upstream processing opportunities, especially in wood and agricultural value chains.
- Who it is for
- black-owned businesses and community-based enterprises in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Engage with Land Bank and SAFCOL enterprise development programme to identify eligible projects and apply for support.
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Identify potential black industrialists & communities for value add in
Funding for grain production (R15m)
Land Bank has committed R15 million toward supporting grain production projects in the Eastern Cape, particularly targeting scalable and bankable initiatives such as maize farming in Chris Hani.
- Who it is for
- farmers and cooperatives involved in grain production in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Submit a bankable project proposal to Land Bank for review, ensuring alignment with the strategic commodity opportunity and eligibility criteria.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Grain, (R15m)
Funding for citrus farming (R40m)
Land Bank is providing R40 million to support citrus farming, including packhouse development and new tree planting on municipal land in the Sundays River and Gamtoos valleys.
- Who it is for
- citrus farmers and cooperative groups in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Participate in project identification and assessment meetings with Land Bank and development agencies; submit proposals for packhouse and orchard expansion.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Citrus (R40m)
Joint funding of bankable projects through MOUs with Land Bank and stakeholders
Land Bank is collaborating with provincial departments, municipalities, and development agencies to jointly assess and fund viable agricultural projects. This includes developing MOUs, establishing a central fund, and issuing RFPs to support land reform and development initiatives across the Eastern Cape.
- Who it is for
- provincial departments, municipalities, development agencies, and project proponents in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Engage in bilateral or forum meetings with Land Bank to identify and assess joint projects; participate in RFPs issued by Land Bank; align projects with stakeholder commitments and funding mechanisms.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Joint funding of Bankable projects
Funding for forestry projects (R5m)
Land Bank has allocated R5 million to support rural commercial forestry projects, leveraging opportunities for upstream processing and value addition.
- Who it is for
- forestry project developers and rural communities in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it
- Identify potential projects and participate in meetings with Land Bank to explore funding options and partnerships.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Forestry (R5m)
Facts
Places
Eastern Cape
Amounts
R 38 000 000, R 110 000 000, R 67 000 000
Key Takeaways
- region: Eastern Cape
- organization: Land Bank
- subject: Provincial Strategy and Growth in Lending Investments
- FY19: disbursements carried over from FY18
- FY19 targeted sales
- stakeholders: DRDAR, DRDLR, DLAC, DAMC, Agri-Parks, development agencies, district and local municipalities
- MOUs: to be developed between Land Bank and stakeholders
- funding mechanism: joint assessment of projects, central fund, RFPs, housing project funds
- commitments: R series amounts listed (e.g., R38m disbursed, R110m in pipeline, R67m prior, R18m, R15m, R20m, R40m for various commodities)
- commodities: grains, macadamia, cash cropping, stock production
- sites/areas: Fish River farms, Gamtoos Citrus, Whittlesea wine grapes, Ugie/Maclear/Cala apple production, Chris Hani maize
- focus: accelerate loans to women and youth; employment opportunities; customer service improvements
Dates
Opening Date
21 October 2020