A group of black farmers, entrepreneurs and academics have identified the problem and possible solution and after research and consultation with various parties and specifically farmers and development experts, and agreed to create a platform where all farmers and entrepreneurs faced with these problems but serious in developing their concepts into sustainable farming enterprises, can discuss issues of common interest, receive advise, be supported and be assisted with access to production and development capital and market access and opening of opportunities.
To undertake production and marketing of agricultural products.
To acquire, or to acquire control over, any agricultural product or anything derived from an agricultural product
and to dispose of it.
To process the agricultural products or to manufacture any article therefrom.
To dispose of the product or thing into which it was processed or articles so manufactured.
To hire, buy or otherwise acquire and to let, sell or otherwise supply requisites, necessary or used for or in
connection with farming operations.
To hire, buy or otherwise acquire, or produce or manufacture and to let, sell or otherwise supply any article of
consumption.
To hire, establish, or erect and to use or make available for use facilities necessary for or useful in connection
with farming operations.
To render services, necessary for or useful in connection with farming operations.
To render any other services, including services relating to the buying, selling and leasing of immovable agricultural property.
To undertake insurance business which relates to farming risks to farmers.
To provide services, where applicable and deemed necessary, to Secure funding facilities for itself, its Members and Members' companies.
To create a common brand for all its members and/or Members’ companies.