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What is an Agricultural Holding?

Agricultural holdings are a specific property type, different from farms and erven.

An agricultural holding is land originally set aside for small-scale farming on urban outskirts.

How They Differ from Farms

Smaller, located in proclaimed agricultural holding areas. Identified by holding name, number, and portion.

In the Deeds Registry

Registered separately from erven and farms.

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