Africa’s agri value chains are quietly transforming
Ten years ago, millions of African farmers planted crops without a clear sense of where they would sell their harvests ...
Tag: Agricultural Finance
KZN DARD partners with bank to empower smallholder farmers
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one of South Africa’s ...
Beyond borders: Path to cross-border success for African farmers
In the rapidly evolving landscape of African agriculture, cross-border trade represents both significant challenges and unprecedented opportunities for farmers across ...
How blockchain and smart contracts add value to the agriculture sector
In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, blockchain technology and smart contracts are delivering unprecedented value to farmers, suppliers and stakeholders ...
Bridging the financial gap: African farmers seek better access to funding
A spirited panel discussion at the African Farming Agri-Development Imbizo 2025 in Pretoria has brought to light the persistent struggles ...
‘Meaningful transformation in agriculture is impossible without strong partnerships’
At the African Farming Agri-Development Imbizo 2025, a high-level panel discussion led by Chris Burgess, editor-in-chief of African Farming and ...
African Farming Imbizo – 250 farmers gathering in Pretoria to find solutions for land reform and transformation in the sector
Farmers nationwide are preparing for the second African Farming Agri-Development Imbizo, taking place tomorrow and Friday at the Times Square, ...
Reserve Bank takes a pause after three straight interest rate cuts
After three consecutive cuts of 25 basis points to South Africa’s prime interest rate – in September 2024, November 2024 ...
Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.