Algoa FM Farmer's Weekly Report

Navigating SA's Shifting Agri Market: From Machinery Slowdowns to New Youth and Carbon Opportunities

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Farmersweekly.co.za reports that while the carbon credits market presents opportunities for producers to not only earn additional income, but also fund the practices that will boost their farms’ resilience, it has been slow in delivering promised returns. In May, Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking announced a partnership with Orizon Agriculture, a South African carbon project developer that enables farmers to turn regenerative agriculture (RA) practices into verified carbon credits, and participate in carbon markets without being burdened by complex administrative processes.
11 Jun English South Africa News

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