Agribusiness

What is Agribusiness?

Agribusiness touches each stage of our food chain from farm to fork, with much of the world’s food originating from small farms in rural communities. Unfortunately, in many countries, small-scale farmers face substantial obstacles that hinder them from earning an adequate profit on their goods and labor.

The Problem

The Solution

Lack of information regarding best farming practices, techniques, and environmental safety
Exclusion from fair markets
Limited fi nancial resources to acquire land and implement new techniques
Small-scale farmers lack the critical mass and economic power to eff ectively shape the marketplace

Equipping farmers with skills, practices, and tools necessary to grow crops using responsible and environmentally safe methods
Working in partnership to provide access to markets through the creation of local distribution channels if channels do not currently exist
Improving the fairness of markets
Offering financial services, including micro-lending and savings