Erasmus shares some news stories in the magazine’s 19 July issue. In the news section, a new black farmer finance facility, which is being run by the Land Bank, is reportedly being delayed by the department of agriculture. Another article focuses on soft citrus and lemon exports which are set to increase again upon last year's exports. Olive farmers in the Western Cape are experiencing another tough season as they are still struggling to recover from the recent drought. In another news article, the MEC of Agriculture in Gauteng shares his plan for the industry and plans to invest R240 million in commercialising emerging farmers.

That was Denine Erasmus, editor of Farmer's Weekly, on OFM. To listen to this insert again, go to ofm.co.za, click on News, Agriculture, and Before Dawn. To listen to these inserts again go to ofm.co.za, click on News, Agriculture and Before Dawn.

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