Jerry Tjale’s Bokamoso Farmers Academy Equips Young People for the Future of Agriculture
A growing agricultural training centre in Polokwane, Limpopo, is helping young people and emerging farmers build practical skills for a future in agriculture. Bokamoso Farmers Academy was founded by qualified agriculturalist and extension officer Jerry Tjale with the aim of equipping students, smallholder farmers and commercial farm workers with skills they can apply directly in the agricultural sector. The academy…
Free State and Gauteng Agriculture Departments Share Best Practices to Strengthen Farmer Support
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Free State hosted a delegation from the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to exchange ideas on strategic priorities and improve support to farmers and rural communities. The Free State delegation was led by Head of Department Tshepo Mabilo and his management team, while the Gauteng delegation was led by…
Land Bank Pauses New Blended Finance Applications as R325 Million Allocation Runs Out
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa has temporarily paused new applications under its Blended Finance Scheme after the full R325 million grant allocation for the 2026/2027 financial year was committed. The pause follows strong demand from farmers seeking affordable agricultural finance through the scheme. Land Bank said the decision is intended to prevent new grant-supported commitments from…
