Absa Insights Series

How does the bank which funds the largest number of agriculture sector transactions in South Africa, utilise its skills and knowledge to improve food security and become a force for good across the African continent?

Our foresight assists your business' sustainable growth potential. We understand that expert insights create great impact when actioned with collaboration, one sector at a time. 

The Financial Times recently ran a fascinating article entitled: “Wine growers fear funding will wither after fall of Silicon Valley Bank” – As one of the premium lenders to the South African agriculture market, this headline definitely caught the eye.

As one of the largest funders of agricultural projects in sub-Saharan Africa, we are fortunate enough to have access to some of the most sophisticated farmers and agri-processing professionals on the continent. Couple this with the fact that we are one of the largest card issuers in South Africa and have access to data-rich consumer insights; we are uniquely positioned to track the journey of agriculture projects from farm to fork.

Farmers might not be driving Ferraris… yet, but there’s no doubt that Agriculture is a continental bright spot.

Agricultural markets across the continent present opportunities for growth.

There’s a spotlight on agriculture as the coronavirus pandemic highlights critical sectors that support the continent’s ability to be self-sustainable.

Roux Wildenboer addresses physical infrastructure’s impact on the Agri sector and the challenges it presents

Absa's Roux Wildenboer explores the role technology can play in evolving the Agri sector.

Roux Wildenboer addresses how Absa is supporting renewable energy projects in the Agri sector.

Absa’s success in the secondary Agri-sector promotes businesses throughout the value chain.