Powering Up: How Farmers can benefit from Agro-Energy Fund
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In this episode, we delve into a game-changing opportunity for South African farmers – the Agro-Energy Fund. Craig Harrison, provincial head of Land Bank in the Western Cape, discusses how this government-backed initiative offers both grants and loans to help farmers transition to alternative energy sources like solar power. Designed to tackle the ongoing energy crisis, the fund empowers farmers to reduce their dependency on the national grid while lowering long-term electricity costs. From smallholders to large-scale producers, the Agro-Energy Fund offers a lifeline, ensuring energy resilience, operational stability, and a greener future for the South African agricultural sector.
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