What is the role of financial institutions in sustainable agriculture?
“South Africa’s farmers have had to contend with extreme weather conditions and increased electricity, fuel and labour costs. The Russia-Ukraine war has also put further significant pressure on production inputs, export markets and commodity prices. Russia is a noteworthy market for South Africa’s citrus exports as well as apples and pears, and is the world’s leading exporter of fertiliser materials in value terms. This has resulted in a [further] spike in the cost of fertiliser, which is critical to crop performance
