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Agriculture Business Funding Made Simple
Karabo Kgophane
May 22, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
Need funding for your agriculture business? In this brief, we explore simple funding options to help agri-entrepreneurs overcome high startup costs and limited access to capital. From grants and loans to special funds for rural women and emerging farmers, discover key opportunities in South Africa’s agriculture sector.
Rural women in South Africa face major barriers in agriculture due to poverty and lack of resources. The Isivande Women’s Fund offers loans from R30 000 to R2 million, plus business support, to women-led enterprises. It targets black women-owned businesses in rural areas with growth potential, helping them access finance, training, and economic opportunities. Read More!
Agriculture offers great opportunities in South Africa, but high startup costs and limited access to capital are major barriers. Entrepreneurs can explore funding options such as the Agro-Processing Support Scheme, Co-operative Incentive Scheme, Black Industrialists Scheme, IDC Agro-processing and Agriculture Unit, and the Isivande Women’s Fund, each aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, job creation, and inclusive economic growth. Read More!
Starting an agricultural business? There are grants available to help agri-entrepreneurs grow. Support options include the Agro-Processing Support Scheme (up to R20 million), Agribusiness Development Agency (R600 000–R4 million), and AgriBEE (R1–5 million). Other options include AGRA, CASP, and ADEP. These funds help with expansion, equipment, and skills, giving you a head start in agribusiness. Read More!
Looking to fund your agricultural business? Download The Ultimate Guide to Agricultural Funding in South Africa, a comprehensive resource featuring 20+ business funding opportunities specifically tailored for the agricultural sector. Whether you're involved in field crop farming, animal production, dairy, agro-processing, or operate within the broader food and agricultural value chain, this guide will help you navigate your funding options with ease.
The guide also highlights niche funding opportunities designed to support Black- and women-owned agricultural businesses, helping to drive inclusive growth in the sector.
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