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Podcast: John Deere is riding the wave with financing for farmers

John Deere understands that being a farmer is the toughest job in Mzansi right now. So to help the wave of new-era farmers reach their goals, the agricultural machinery giants aim to expand their financial offerings. Here's how

by Octavia Avesca Spandiel
22nd November 2023
Podcast: John Deere is riding the wave with financing for farmers

Fortune Mathiba, operations manager for John Deere Financial. Photo: Food For Mzansi

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John Deere Financial is looking for methods to modify its lending options to assist the new wave of agricultural businesses, given the emergence of new-age farmers and their particular set of hurdles. 

According to Fortune Mathiba, operations manager for John Deere Financial, specific strategies are in place to ensure tailored financial solutions for farmers.  

In this instalment of Farmer’s Inside Track, Mathiba initiates the discussion by emphasising the significance of both financial considerations and customer experience. He also explains how John Deere aims to support farmers through various economic challenges.

Toughest job right now

“The toughest job in South Africa is to be a farmer, right now. John Deere Financial aims to understand various farmers’ needs or the markets they are operating in. It is important for us to be able to give those solutions to the farmer,” he explains.

He also mentions that they offer a vast number of solutions. The main aim is for farmers to own tractors and John Deere tries to make that possible with the best rates.

“We always want to give farmers the advantage of owning the machine. We also tailor our solutions to annual, quarterly, half-yearly, and monthly repayments.”

In this episode, they also discuss:
  • How John Deere supports farmers in everchanging landscape;
  • New-era farmers and John Deere support; and
  • How to make use of the services.

Want to know more? Listen to the full episode of Farmer’s Inside Track. 

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ALSO READ: Podcast: Sustainability is the fuel your agribusiness needs

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Octavia Avesca Spandiel

Raised by a close-knitted family who loves her deeply, Octavia believes in the philosophy of ‘I am because you are'. This former news and content editor for radio is now living her best life in the agricultural sector as a commercial journalist at Food For Mzansi. Her soft spot for poetry and passion for life, writing and traveling inspires her to write compelling stories. Apart from being an excellent writer, Octavia has an educational background in youth work and loves working with people. 

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