(a) (i),(ii),(iii),(iv) Please refer to Annexure A.
(b) (i) None.
(ii) Falls away.
2. The status quo remains the same; production at these farms is not at an expected level. The Department through existing producer support initiatives including infrastructure support intends, over time, to assist to improve productivity levels.
3. Yes. Blended Finance Scheme (BFS) is a funding instrument open for consideration. However, applicants must meet the set qualifying criteria in order to be granted the loan potion of the scheme. The current productivity levels on these properties dictate that the initial development support be mainly through conditional grants (BFS preparatory phase) and only when these farms are bankable, can Blended Finance Scheme be utilised.
(a),(b),(c) Falls away.