Most small-scale agricultural enterprises fall out of the scope of funding models by banks
South Africa is the largest producer of food on the continent and one of the most competitive in the world. It has expanded its agricultural production beyond what local markets can consume, while boosting the value and volume of its commodity exports. This makes it an important role player in international trade and a significant exporter of agricultural products.
In addition, while the contribution of primary agriculture to South Africa’s GDP has shrunk over the
