# Agriculture minister, Willie Aucamp says a farm cannot thrive on land alone and South Africa’s farmers also need access to finance, productive assets, livestock and appropriate support to build sustainable enterprises. The minister participated in a panel discussion at the NAMPO Cape fair in Bredasdorp in the Western Cape. The discussion explored farmer-financing models, access to land and farming opportunities, as well as the role of assets and livestock in building productive, resilient and sustainable farming enterprises. The minister says when farmers are equipped to succeed, agriculture grows and food security is strengthened:
Minister Aucamp says South Africa’s farmers need greater access to finance [SOUND]
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