One of the burning issues for farmers and Agripreneurs is notably access to financing – both for operational funding shortfall and for agribusiness start-ups. In various conversations and inquiries to me, as a consultant, farmers are struggling with access to finance.
Land is one of the vital means of production that has enabled the transformation of many family agri-business ventures to be well-established agri-enterprises that enjoy sustainable profits that are shared over many generations.
The start of a new year is a good time to reflect and assess if we are doing things in the right way, the smart way; or the innovative way.
Separating your account is one of the most crucial things we need to do as farmers. This is an essential step for agripreneurs to ensure that they manage their finances effectively.
Fellow farmers, despite prospects and predictions of a favourable rainy season, the reality on the ground seems to hit differently. The land is simply too barren and hardy in most parts of the country
Steve Kanguatjivi spent most of his formative years among livestock. As a young man growing up in rural Omaheke, the economic potential of livestock farming was entrenched in him by his parents and the community around him alike.
The rising focus on the growth of the agricultural sector in the country has sparked an increasing need for individuals, entities and SMEs to access instruments from lending institutions such as the Agricultural Bank of Namibia to set up, upscale or reinvest in their agribusinesses.
I considered it crucial that we run over some important concepts we covered last year, and first on the list is the importance of bookkeeping for farmers and small businesses in general.
I have come across many people who are eager to venture into one or the other mode of farming, but are limited by start-up capital.
As we continue on last week’s column on insurance, it is important to emphasise that insurance is an essential aspect of the farming industry, as it provides financial protection to farmers against potential losses due to unforeseen circumstances.