At NAMPO Harvest Day, Food For Mzansi, together with the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA) and in partnership with Anchor Capital, brings together farmers, financiers, and industry partners for a focused lunchtime conversation on de-risking agriculture and financing the next generation of South African farmers. This session explores practical, solution-driven insights into what makes farmers investable and how finance can be structured to support long-term success. Through real-world examples and shared experiences, the discussion will explore how farmers can better access finance and markets, while building resilient and commercially viable enterprises.

Key focus areas include:

• Improving access to finance and markets for farmers

• Understanding what makes farming operations attractive to investors

• Exploring models that reduce risk and improve returns

• Learning from real-world examples of successful partnerships and scaling

• Strengthening collaboration across the agricultural value chain

This is more than just a conversation about funding. It’s about giving farmers the support and confidence they need to grow.