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FINANCING AGRICULTURE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: REQUIREMENTS Dawie Maree Agri SA Slide 2 Financing needs Typical needs for finance Production finance Overheads & living costs Long-term loans for investment Commercial vs small-scale Needs doesnt differ Services needed might differ Slide 3 Recent trends in agricultural financing Shift from security-based to value-chain based Security based inappropriate for South Africa Land ownership resides in government New trend to value-chain financing Industrial policy SADC Trade agreement Commercial vs development banks Slide 4 Regional integration Increased needs for cross-border financing 1-Stop Shop Relationships Slide 5 Conclusion Increased financial support to create a resilient agricultural sector that is capable of adapting to changing business environment through successful sustainable agricultural practices that improve production efficiency and yields, to ensure current and future food and energy security in a changing climate Slide 6 Thank you