Nedbank South Africa has demonstrated its commitment to the agricultural sector through various initiatives and services. Through a series of insightful conversations on Farmer’s Inside Track, the bank positions itself as a solution to Mzansi’s agricultural sector.
In this episode, John Hudson, Nedbank’s head of agriculture, talks about collaborating with the right partners and building a reputation as market leaders in financing sustainable solutions across the agriculture sector.
Nedbank is deeply committed to technological innovation and in the episode, Hudson shares why they are and their approach to technology.
‘The resilience astounds me’
Hudson praises farmers for their resilience in the agricultural sector. “Farmers have done extremely well. They have done so well, that in fact, the resilience of the agricultural sector astounds me,” he says.
Challenges in the agri sector cannot be overlooked and Hudson shares that the sector has a long way to go in fully addressing some of the challenges. “If you look at infrastructure for example, that is a massive concern for us.”
He also expands on the importance of understanding your business and the type of support you desire. “Partners need to add value to the farming business. If they don’t add value, the farming business will look elsewhere.”
In this episode, Hudson also discusses:
- Managing business risks;
- The importance of choosing a financial partner; and
- How Nedbank stays relevant in the agriculture sector.
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