Deep asset specialisation
Leveraging our expertise in agricultural operations and requirements to unlock value for our farming partners
Understanding Agriculture Capital
What is Agriculture Capital?
Securing finance is one of the greatest challenges South African farmers face. Traditional lenders often apply rigid criteria and standardised products that fail to consider the realities and complexities of agricultural operations: seasonal cash flows, weather risks, input cost volatility, and the long timelines before returns are realised.
At Fedgroup. we understand these challenges. With over three decades of financing experience and a deep knowledge of farming operations, we provide capital solutions that are tailored to the agricultural life cycle. From planting to processing and distribution, we structure funding that supports operational success rather than adding financial strain. Our hands-on approach, sector expertise, and flexible structures mean that farmers gain more than just funding - they gain a partner committed to their long-term growth and sustainability.
We will meet with you to gain an in-depth understanding of your business and create a unique, flexible finance solution designed to suit your needs. As your partner in finance, we will accompany you every step of the way, so you enjoy advice from our agriculture capital experts whenever you need it.
The Fedgroup difference
Fedgroup’s approach to Agriculture Capital
Our approach to providing capital for agricultural operations is guided by four core principles that underpin every solution:
Relationship driven
Building long-term partnerships rooted in collaboration and understanding your needs
Solutions orientation
We take the time to understand your operations and ambitions to tailor a unique solution
Execution excellence
Delivering with speed and accuracy, ensuring reliable, consistent, and sustainable funding
Deep asset specialisation
Leveraging our expertise in agricultural operations and requirements to unlock value for our farming partners
Relationship driven
Building long-term partnerships rooted in collaboration and understanding your needs
Solutions orientation
We take the time to understand your operations and ambitions to tailor a unique solution
Execution excellence
Delivering with speed and accuracy, ensuring reliable, consistent, and sustainable funding
Why choose Fedgroup Agriculture Capital?
Benefits of Fedgroup Agriculture Capital
Fedgroup has been providing finance to business owners and property investors since 1990, and we bring that depth of experience into agriculture. By conducting thorough due diligence and building lasting relationships with our farming partners, we're able to add real value where it matters most.
We’re more than just lenders; we’re partners who take the time to understand your operational needs. Leveraging a full stack of capital provision capabilities and an extensive credit platform, we provide flexible capital solutions that enable you to unlock value in your business and support growth.
Through a specialist partner, we use innovative technology to access multiple data points that help farmers make better decisions and reach profitability sooner. We also choose to work with partners who actively use data and technology to strengthen their operations, so that together we can farm smarter, improve resilience, and create more sustainable success.
Contact our sector specialists
We know every farm is unique. Our specialists – combining backgrounds in farming, finance, engineering, and actuarial science – work alongside you to craft bespoke solutions that unlock growth.
Warren Winchester
Partner: Alternative Asset Management
Justin Wilkes
Principal: Alternative Asset Management
Daniel Cole
Principal: Alternative Asset Management
Nicholas Bennett
Analyst: Alternative Asset Management
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