Chairperson, I move without notice: That the Council -
1) notes that in a reply to a written question, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries stated that there are 98 farms purchased through the Land Bank in the Free State province alone, which are not productive;
2) acknowledges that this shocking state of affairs must be rectified to ensure food security for South Africa's growing population; and
3) calls for technical support and training to be given to assist emerging farmers who are eager and serious about farming and do not merely wish to possess ground.