Agri Hour
AFASA says financing at micro, value chain levels need to be understood─── CHRISTAL-LIZE MULLER 06:33 Tue, 08 Oct 2019
The African Farmer’s Association of South Africa, AFASA, has welcomed billionaire businessman, Dr Patrice Mosepe’s announcement of a soon to be launched investment fund where banks and agri-businesses are joining forces.
This is to provide black farmers with access to finance and opportunities. Motsepe, who is the founder and executive chairperson of African Rainbow Minerals, delivered the keynote address at AFASA’s Agri-Business Transformation Conference which started on Sunday outside Bloemfontein.
AFASA’s president, Dr Vuyo Mahlati, told OFM News’ Christal-Lize Muller on the second day of the conference on Monday, that this approach is appreciated, but it will take time.
She said it is important to understand financing at a micro and value-chain level.
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That was Dr Voyo Mahlati, president of the African Farmer’s Association of South Africa, AFASA. The conference continues today with among others a panel discussion about unlocking trade opportunities for emerging farmers.
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