# Agri SA’s CEO, Johan Kotzé, says South African farmers are facing growing financial pressure due to foot-and-mouth disease, high input costs, tight profit margins and the risk of El Niño conditions. Speaking to FarmersWeekly, he called for stronger development finance for farmers who cannot access conventional funding. Kotzé also wants a coordinated response from government and the agricultural sector to help keep farms viable:
Agri SA’s CEO warns of growing financial pressure on farmers [SOUND]
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