Government Moves to Restore Land Bank Blended Finance Scheme Funding for Farmers
Farmers Magazine | 05.10.2026 14:11
The South African government is taking urgent steps to resolve a temporary pause on new applications under the Land Bank’s Blended Finance Scheme and restore full funding operations. The Department of Agriculture, Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, National Treasury and the Land Bank have been directed by the responsible Ministers to work together on a solution. The issue has become increasingly important because strong demand for the facility has contributed to a funding shortfall. Farmers affected by the pause have raised concerns about delays and the potential impact on their production plans. The government says it is treating the matter as an urgent priority and is working to ensure that farmers can access the funding they need.
