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Oportunidades de financiación para la agricultura en África y Asia

Cuatro convocatorias de financiación integrales están ahora abiertas para todos los actores de la cadena de valor agrícola en África y Asia. Desde las subvenciones del GAFSP del Banco Mundial destinadas a organizaciones de productores registradas, pasando por la financiación combinada del AADP irlandés para proyectos comerciales agroalimentarios, hasta los incentivos del PURE Growth Fund en Tanzania para pymes centradas en energías renovables, y los préstamos a tipo preferencial del CFC respaldado por la ONU para proyectos de materias primas sostenibles: todos tienen algo que ganar. Con plazos que se extienden de agosto a noviembre de 2025, dispone del tiempo necesario para preparar sus presupuestos, recopilar sus datos de impacto y redactar sus cartas de asociación.

Sumérjase en el artículo completo para descubrir los criterios de elegibilidad, las prioridades estratégicas y los enlaces directos a las convocatorias, así como consejos expertos para redactar propuestas contundentes.

No deje pasar esta oportunidad de obtener apoyo esencial: siga leyendo ahora para saber cómo postular y dinamizar su empresa agroalimentaria.

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Ghana Launches US$1 Million Revolving Fund to Enhance Agricultural Development in Northern Regions

In a pivotal move to boost agricultural productivity and improve food security, Ghana’s Hon. Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has inaugurated a US$1 million revolving fund in partnership with ARB Apex Bank. The agreement was signed today during a ceremony at the Minister’s Conference Room, supported by the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP) and the African…

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The Backbone of Our Food System: Why Farmers’ Rights Matter

“Farmers are not just producers of food, they are the custodians of our earth's resources.”

 Vandana Shiva, Indian scholar and   environmental activist. 

Introduction

As the world struggles with the challenges of feeding a growing population, climate change, and environmental degradation, it's easy to overlook the individuals who make it all possible: farmers.These farmers form the backbone of our food system, working tirelessly to produce the food that ends up on our tables. 

Despite their crucial role, farmers face  numerous challenges, including unfair prices, limited resources, exploitation, and marginalization. It's time to recognize the importance of farmers' rights and work towards creating a more just and sustainable food system that values their contributions.

Overcoming Land and Credit Barriers

Farmers face significant obstacles in securing land rights and accessing credit, hindering their ability to invest in their farms, increase production, and maintain their livelihoods. Unclear land ownership and tenure systems in many regions exacerbate the challenge of land rights, while high interest rates, strict loan requirements, and limited financial services hinder access to credit.

This can have far-reaching consequences, including:

1.Reduced agricultural productivity and food security

2.Limited opportunities for farm expansion and diversification

3.Increased vulnerability to poverty and debt traps

4.Decreased ability to adapt to climate change and environmental degradation

To address these issues, it's essential to:

1.Strengthen land tenure systems and secure land rights for farmers

 2.Increase access to affordable credit and financial services

3.Support initiatives that promote agricultural productivity and sustainability

4.Empower farmers, especially women and marginalized groups, to assert their rights and interests

These barriers are significant, but targeted initiatives have shown that change is possible.

Success Stories: Empowering Farmers through Land Rights and Financial Inclusion

Programs like the Landesa Rural Development Institute and innovative microfinance initiatives have made significant strides in securing land rights and providing financial resources to farmers. These efforts have:

1.Helped thousands of farmers secure legal ownership of their land, reducing vulnerability to eviction and exploitation 

2.Provided access to affordable credit, enabling farmers to invest in their farms, improve productivity, and increase incomes

3.Supported sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to environmental conservation and climate resilience

Examples of successful initiatives include:

1.Landesa's work in India  has been particularly impactful, directly empowering over 1 million farmers by securing their land rights, which not only protects them from eviction but also allows them to invest in their land with greater confidence

2.microfinance programs in Africa, which have provided loans and training to thousands of smallholder farmers

3.Initiatives like the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), which support agricultural development and food security in developing countries

These success stories demonstrate the impact that targeted programs and initiatives can have on farmers' lives, and highlight the importance of continued support and investment in land rights and financial inclusion.

Driving Change: Policy Advocacy and Amplifying Farmers' Voices

Advocacy efforts are crucial in pushing for policy changes that improve land tenure security and increase access to affordable credit. Key policy reforms include:

1.Land reform legislation to secure farmers' land rights

2.Promotion of cooperative lending models and low-interest loans

3.Support for agricultural development and food security initiatives

Example:In Rwanda, the government's land reform program has helped over 10,000 farmers secure formal land ownership, leading to a 30% increase in agricultural productivity and a 25% increase in farmers' incomes. 

Similarly, the Cooperative Bank of Kenya's(Co-op Bank ) agricultural lending program has provided affordable credit to thousands of smallholder farmers, enabling them to invest in their farms and improve their livelihoods.

These examples illustrate the positive impact of policy changes such as land reform and advocacy efforts  like cooperative lending programs on farmers' lives. 

By amplifying farmers' voices, we can raise awareness about the challenges they face and drive meaningful change. Sharing stories and interviews from farmers who have overcome obstacles related to land rights and credit access can:

1.Highlight the importance of secure land tenure and affordable credit

2.Provide a platform for farmers to express their needs and experiences

3.Inform policy decisions and advocacy efforts

4.Inspire action and support for farmers' rights

Some examples of powerful storytelling and advocacy initiatives include:

1.Farmer-led organizations and cooperatives advocating for policy change

2.Documentaries and films showcasing farmers' struggles and triumphs

3.Social media campaigns and online platforms amplifying farmers' voices

4.Policy briefs and research reports highlighting the impact of land rights and credit access on farmers' livelihood

Conclusion :Securing the Future of Farming

Farmers are not just the backbone of our food system; they are the stewards of our planet's most vital resources. Ensuring that they have secure land rights and access to affordable credit is essential for building a resilient and sustainable food system. The success stories we've highlighted show that when farmers are empowered, the benefits extend far beyond individual livelihoods. They contribute to food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. 

However, much work remains to be done. As we face global challenges like climate change and population growth, the need to protect and promote farmers' rights is more urgent than ever. By advocating for policy reforms, supporting grassroots initiatives, and amplifying farmers' voices, we can drive meaningful change.

 Together, we can create a future where every farmer has the tools and support they need to thrive. This will ensure that our food system remains strong and sustainable for generations to come.The time to act is now. Let’s stand with farmers and work towards a just and sustainable future for all. 

Events like AgriNext Awards,Conference & Expo play a crucial role in bringing together innovators, policymakers, and farmers to drive the changes needed to secure the future of agriculture. By supporting initiatives like AgriNext Awards,Conference & Expo we can amplify farmers’ voices and champion the policies and technologies that will ensure a resilient food system for generations to come.

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Liberia: Boosting Agriculture for Food Security & Poverty Reduction

Key Takeaways The African Development Fund approved an additional $10 million from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) for Liberia’s Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security project. The project focuses on improving food and nutrition security and reducing poverty by enhancing agricultural productivity and market access for smallholder…

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World: Global Agriculture and Food Security Program strengthens resilience of farmers with $220 million of funding Countries: Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Togo, World, Yemen Source: World Bank These grants will help countries, with support from GAFSP’s implementing partners, design and implement solutions in line with their current agriculture and food security strategies. https://reliefweb.int/report/world/global-agriculture-and-food-security-program-provides-new-funding-countries-strengthen-resilience-smallholder-farmers

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Macadamia Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast to 2022-2028

Over the forecast period, 2022-2027, the macadamia market is expected to grow at a 6.8% CAGR.

The COVID-19 pandemic's influence on the Macadamia Market has been negligible. During the worldwide lockdown, macadamia output, demand, and supply chain have remained stable. Thankfully, the global COVID-19 epidemic had little or no influence on South Africa's macadamia industry, as export markets remained open and prices remained high, albeit shipment to China was seriously impacted. Most South African nut producers and processors had implemented severe health and safety procedures to protect their employees and families from becoming infected with the virus.

The market is growing at a faster rate due to the growing importance of healthy eating, which has been boosted further by the pandemic, and consumers are increasingly choosing nuts as a healthy snack option and incorporating them into their daily diets, resulting in long-term healthy growth of the market.

Australia, Hawaii in the United States, Kenya, and South Africa are the world's largest producers of macadamia nuts. According to the Australian Macadamia Association, favourable meteorological conditions with good precipitation in the majority of districts resulted in good production in 2020. In South Africa, however, poor conditions during flowering and early nut development, mature orchards, trimming, and insects and illnesses resulted in a decreased macadamia crop in 2020.

On the consumer front, Global Macadamia Market is gaining traction, with increased demand coming mostly from European countries. The widespread use of processed macadamia in many industrial categories, such as food and beverage and cosmetics and personal care, is also contributing to the global market expansion of these nuts.

Segments of the Macadamia Industry

Macadamia is a genus comprising four tree species native to Australia that belong to the plant family Proteaceae. Macadamia nuts are native to northeastern New South Wales, central and southeastern Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

The Geographical Segmentation of the Macadamia Market (United States, Canada, Guatemala, Germany, Netherlands, China, Australia, Japan, Vietnam, Brazil, South Africa, and Kenya). Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis are all included in the report. The study estimates and forecasts the market in terms of value (USD thousand) and volume (metric ton).

Rising commodity demand and a lack of supply in the global market produce disparities in the commodity's demand-supply situation, necessitating investments in the industry and contributions from government organisations, which may act as a growth stimulus for the market's development. The Hawaii Macadamia Nut Association, for example, has conducted research on nutrition management and leaf sampling, integrated pest management, orchard floor, canopy management, micronutrient management, and many other areas. One such effort was on macadamia fertilisation, which included all of the crucial aspects impacting fertilisation, important soils in macadamia nuts, identifying nutritional status, soil analysis, tissue concentration for bearing macadamia nuts, and other factors.

In addition, the Southern African Macadamia Farmers' Association, a South African organisation, worked on projects including Phytophthora control, pruning, other pest control and management, cultivar breeding, and so on in 2019. Additionally, Global Tea's attempt to increase macadamia nut planting in Malawi is supported by a $4 million joint investment announced in 2018 by the International Financial Corporation (IFC) and the Global Agricultural and Food Security Program (GAFSP). IFC is also collaborating with macadamia cooperatives throughout the country to develop their management capabilities, allowing them to better serve and support growers. As a result of all of these activities, production has increased while the quality of the nuts has improved.

The Australian macadamia crop has expanded steadily over the years, owing largely to persistent investment in productivity improvements and more than doubling tree nut exports. Macadamia is an Australian native that is primarily farmed in northern New South Wales and Bundaberg. However, these nuts are also grown in the Northern Rivers. In 2018, increase was noted throughout all growing zones, including relatively newer locations such as Emerald north of Bundaberg and Yamba south of Ballina, which has driven the country's macadamia nut production.

Australian macadamia is the most sought after in the world, with 75 percent of the country's production exported. The Australian Macadamia Society predicted the farm gate value of macadamia output in 2020 to be USD 293 million, based on a five-year average production of around 46 thousand metric tonnes. The market for macadamia nuts is projected to be driven by shifting consumer attitudes towards healthier diets, as well as the growing relevance of macadamia nuts in international markets.

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Ag Loans & Farm Loans

We take delight in helping those that are stewards of the land by connecting sectors of the agricultural trade, farming professionals, and their households to the financial resources they need. Despite these challenges, agricultural finance may be commercially viable. Value chain financing is extensively used as a risk-mitigation mechanism for short-term finance. It works best where there's robust end-market demand, in addition to transparency, belief and strong and repeated inter-firm transactions.

We’re additionally in a place to consider work ethic and due diligence in our approval course of. This is the future of Ag Lending, and we’re ready to partner with you. In 2017, Dean and his girlfriend, Kristen Lawrence, began running beef cattle on a bit of tribally-leased land forty minutes outside of Timber Lake, South Dakota. They obtained a Farm Service Agency loan to start the operation, however three years later, the herd size was waning. With conventional agriculture loans, the annual compensation is evenly spread over the life of the loan, making it practically inconceivable for start-up farmers and ranchers to understand a revenue of their early years. With razor-thin margins, this financing model creates greater potential for a enterprise to fail and infrequently forces ag producers to work a second job.

Ltd., a regulated entity with the Monetary Authority of Singapore beneath a Capital Markets Services License to conduct fund administration and an exempt monetary adviser. Our team develops innovative finance packages structured to match our purchasers' financial targets and timber harvest plans. Use our Loan Calculator to gauge your month-to-month ag finance funds throughout the life of your loan. To converse with a lending professional and to learn more about our minimum loan necessities.

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These funds can go a great distance, whether or not you’re using them to overcome a short-term cash move challenge or you’re investing within the long-term success of your corporation. At Legacy Ag Credit, we have unmatched expertise in agricultural financing and our Legacy Ag Credit Capital Markets & Agribusiness Group proves that. Through partnerships with other ag financing solutions credit institutions, the Group offers secure capital to the meals, beverage, and agribusiness industries of rural America. Credit limits, loan terms, conditions and reimbursement plans are matched to your operation’s schedule and necessities.

Before closing the deal, talk with an ag financing skilled at Stearns Bank. Unlike other banks, we all know farm equipment and we perceive the way it supports your operation. We can finance used gear with any supplier you've got chosen to work with. USDA Business and Industry (B&I) and Rural Energy for America loans fund rural growth, enabling small communities to drive economic growth and create jobs. We have led complex financing tasks in agribusiness, manufacturing and renewable vitality.

Your country of legal residence will decide the products or services which are out there to you. Nothing on this web site must be considered a solicitation or offering for sale of any funding services or products to any particular person in any jurisdiction the place such solicitation or supply could be illegal. This site does not provide financial or funding recommendation and doesn't bear in mind the actual financial circumstances of particular person buyers. Before investing, buyers ought to search their own skilled recommendation. American AgCredit presents a broad vary of economic solutions designed specifically for agriculture. More than just a lender, our financial and agricultural expertise has helped us serve the needs of producers for more than 100 years.

PCAs additionally present short- and intermediate-term loans to producers from funds obtained from traders in cash markets. An FLCA is a federal and state tax exempt association that has the authority to make direct, long-term real property loans. For a long time, farmers in the BIPOC and different underserved communities have been disproportionately affected by unfairly limited ag financing entry to the credit wanted to function their farm or ranch companies. In half, this stems from earlier well-documented discriminatory practices by each personal lending establishments and USDA. Without the financing needed to efficiently run a farming operation, many BIPOC producers were into foreclosures.

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UMFSNP Procurement Specialist – Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and Fisheries

UMFSNP Procurement Specialist – Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and Fisheries

Introduction Government of Uganda received a grant of US$ 27.64M from the Global Agricultural and Food Security Program (GAFSP) to implement a nutrition-agriculture linked project. This grant supports a five-year Multi-sectoral Food Security and Nutrition Project (UMFSNP) and is supervised by the World Bank. The overall objective of the grant is to support the Government through Ministry of…

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Ibrahima Coulibaly of @roppainfo summarizes the challenges of fighting #hunger and showcases #GAFSP's successful approach. Read more via @EURACTIV_FR: https://t.co/vaWQbfzFvA #ZeroHunger pic.twitter.com/vZjyiswgGZ

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Opportunités de financement pour l’agriculture en Afrique et en Asie

Quatre appels à financements complets sont désormais ouverts pour tous les acteurs de la filière agricole en Afrique et en Asie. Des subventions du GAFSP de la Banque mondiale destinées aux organisations de producteurs enregistrées, au financement jumelé de l’AADP irlandaise pour les projets commerciaux agroalimentaires, en passant par les incitations du PURE Growth Fund en Tanzanie pour les PME axées sur les énergies renouvelables, et les prêts à taux préférentiels du CFC soutenu par l’ONU pour les projets de matières premières durables : chacun y trouvera son compte. Avec des dates limites s’échelonnant d’août à novembre 2025, vous disposez du temps nécessaire pour monter vos budgets, collecter vos données d’impact et rédiger vos lettres de partenariat.

Plongez dans l’article complet pour découvrir les critères d’éligibilité, les priorités stratégiques et les liens directs vers les candidatures, ainsi que des conseils d’initiés pour rédiger des propositions percutantes.

Ne laissez pas passer cette occasion d’obtenir un soutien essentiel : lisez la suite dès maintenant pour savoir comment postuler et dynamiser votre entreprise agroalimentaire !

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'We Can All Benefit' - A Dairy Cooperative in Bangladesh Is Helping Change Women's Lives

‘We Can All Benefit’ – A Dairy Cooperative in Bangladesh Is Helping Change Women’s Lives

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1 March 2019 (FAO)* — Knocking on closed doors is something Renu Bala is very good at.

  Renu Bala is one of thousands of Bangladeshi farmers befitting from agricultural investment programmes supported by FAO with funding from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP). ©FAO/Mohammad Rakibul Hasan

First, it was the doors of her neighbours in Panjor…

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IFC, WFP Launch Programs to Finance Smallholder Farmers in Rwanda and Tanzania

IFC, WFP Launch Programs to Finance Smallholder Farmers in Rwanda and Tanzania

International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) are partnering with the United Nations World Food Security Program (WFP) to finance smallholder farmers in Rwanda and Tanzania.

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program is a multilateral mechanism that implements the pledges made by the global community to support country-led investment…

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IFC and WFP collaborate to finance smallholder farmers in Rwanda and Tanzania

IFC and WFP collaborate to finance smallholder farmers in Rwanda and Tanzania

News Hour:

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) are launching smallholder farmer financing programs with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to improve food security among vulnerable people in Rwanda and Tanzania.

The initiatives with KCB Bank Rwanda Limited and CRDB Bank PLC in Tanzania are part of the Farm to Market…

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Impact assessment: Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP)

Impact assessment: Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) http://www.environmentguru.com/pages/elements/element.aspx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr&id=4565977

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Funding Opportunities for Agriculture in Africa & Asia

A comprehensive suite of four funding opportunities is now open for stakeholders across the agricultural value chain in Africa and Asia. From the World Bank’s GAFSP grants targeting registered producer organizations, to Ireland’s AADP matched funding for commercial agribusiness ventures, plus Tanzania’s PURE Growth Fund incentives for renewable‑energy��focused SMEs, and the UN‑backed CFC soft loans for sustainable commodity projects—there’s a fit for every scale and sector. With deadlines spanning August through November 2025, you have the time you need to assemble budgets, impact data, and partnership letters.

Dive into the full article to discover eligibility criteria, strategic priorities, and direct application links, plus insider tips on crafting proposals that stand out.

Don’t miss your chance to secure vital support—read on now to learn how to apply and empower your agricultural enterprise!

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Call for EOI for Producer Organizations-led Projects

The PO-Call under the seventh GAFSP Call for Proposals seeks to finance technically and financially sound proposals that preserve the objectives and key principles of the GAFSP PO led financing track. In the attempt to build on existing efforts, this PO-Call will only grant funding to proposals that meet all of the following: i. Include at least one activity that is a scale-up of an existing PO activity.  The activity (-ies) must be aligned with the country's agriculture and food security strategy/plan and aimed at creating income opportunities for PO’s members and/or enhancing the PO’s ability to cope with the impact of current and future crises. ii. Include activities aimed at strengthening the PO’s ability to improve the livelihoods and resilience of its membership of smallholder farmers by improving its governance, administrative, technical, managerial, and operational capacities. iii. And are led by a PO with sufficient governance, administrative, fiduciary, and operational capacities to manage grant resources and achieve project objectives.

Under this PO-Call, GAFSP will not finance activities for which the PO has no implementation experience, such as new pilot activities. Ongoing (or under preparation) GAFSP PO-led projects may apply for additional funding by applying to this PO-Call in the form of a new grant. Available funding GAFSP expects approximately US$ 25 million to be allocated in grant resources for eligible POs. Additional donor commitments may become available by the date of grant award allocation (expected in July 2023), which could increase the total allocation amount. GAFSP plans to allocate funds to several projects with allocations of up to US$ 3 million per project.

Application Deadline: February 24, 2023

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