Critical assessment of the performance and sustainability of Land Bank customers among emerging farmers in South Africa

The performance and sustainability of Land Bank customers amongst emerging farmers was analyzed. This was done by conducting a situational analysis through determining profitability, success, failures and reasons thereof. An intensive investigation incorporating desktop research, the perusal of government reports and research articles, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies revealed that perception of the emerging Land Bank farmers reflected more on their lack of capacity than their successes and failures. It was also found that skills, finance and infrastructure were the major success barriers for these farmers. A huge investment and improvements in skills, finance, extension support and production is required. This warrants further research on appropriate interventions that may specifically suit different commodities and geographic areas.