AgDevCo

Agventure is a farmer-owned business dedicated to promoting sustainable farming practices in non-irrigated cereal-based systems. The company's platform focuses on rain-fed conservation agriculture, enhancing land, water, and input use efficiency. This approach helps farmers improve soil health, increase crop yields, and achieve long-term sustainability through regenerative farming methods.

Tropo Farms encourages economic growth, helps replace imports, and supports the production of a significant source of protein in Ghana.

Agris is an agricultural investment company that invests in agriculture and farming-based companies.

Hatch Africa is a pioneering poultry business operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, focused on enhancing access to eggs and chicks for households while addressing the growing demand for poultry products. The company aims to improve livelihoods by establishing a robust organizational model within the poultry, animal feed, and crop production sectors. By cultivating effective management teams, Hatch Africa seeks to enable these businesses to achieve significant scale, thereby contributing to the overall development of the poultry industry in the region.

Dowson is an agricultural company that primarily produces macadamias and avocados by using technology to optimize productivity on the farms.

East African Magical Farms operates as a premium carnations producer.

Afrique Phyto Plus is a company focused on providing innovative phytosanitary products for sustainable agriculture. It serves smallholder farmers, commercial plantations, and public organizations by distributing a range of crop protection products. The company's offerings include both conventional and organic solutions, such as herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers. These products are designed for various crops, including cocoa, rubber trees, cotton, cashew nuts, palm trees, rice, pineapples, peanuts, and maize. By prioritizing sustainable practices, Afrique Phyto Plus aims to enhance agricultural productivity while supporting the needs of its diverse clientele.

Victory Farms is an aquaculture farm for tilapia fish comprising of hatcheries, nursery ponds and deep-water cages for farming.

Goldenlay Limited is a Zambian company engaged in the production, distribution, and supply of table eggs. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Luanshya, the company serves both formal and informal markets across Zambia and its neighboring countries, selling its products through large retailers and wholesalers. In addition to table eggs, Goldenlay offers ancillary products related to egg production, such as crude soya oil for human consumption and hen pen, which serves as fertilizer. This diverse product range reflects the company's commitment to providing healthy and nutritious options for its customers.

Dekel Agri-Vision plc is an agriculture processing and farming company based in Limassol, Cyprus, specializing in palm oil production in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. The company manages approximately 1,900 hectares of palm oil plantations and is involved in the production and sale of various palm oil products, including crude palm oil, palm kernel oil, and palm kernel cake. Established in 2007, Dekel Agri-Vision plc focuses on developing and cultivating palm oil plantations to meet market demands.

Africado is an avocado plantation at the foot of the Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Established in 2007, Africado has developed and grown a business from start up to becoming the largest fruit exporter in Tanzania, producing and exporting Hass avocado to the EU. The company works with over 2,000 small scale out-growers. Norfund provided 40% of the equity required for the project.

Tradin Organic Agriculture is a leading global supplier of organic food ingredients, serving various sectors such as sustainable agriculture, personal care, health, and the food and beverage industries. The company provides a comprehensive range of organic products, including frozen and dried fruits and vegetables, coffee, cocoa, cereals, rice, soy, beans, pulses, seeds, nuts, oils, dairy items, seasonings, and sweeteners. Tradin Organic is recognized for its unique sourcing capabilities and commitment to sustainability, which underpin its processing and distribution operations. Through these efforts, the company plays a significant role in promoting organic farming and sustainable practices within the food supply chain.

EthioChicken is a prominent poultry production company based in East Africa, comprising several operational entities including AGP Poultry PLC, Mekelle Farms Ltd, and Andasa Poultry PLC. The company focuses on breeding and hatchery operations, primarily producing day-old chickens, along with affordable and blended feed. EthioChicken collaborates with smallholder farmers to enhance nutrition and improve livelihoods in rural areas. By providing accessible poultry products, the company aims to create income opportunities for farmers, contributing to the overall development of the local agricultural sector.

Ilobezi is a growing enterprise in a growing sector.

EFTA Ltd is a finance company based in Tanzania, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Moshi, with an additional branch in Dar es Salaam. It specializes in providing equipment loans tailored for small and medium enterprises as well as farmers, supporting various sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, and tourism. EFTA offers a range of financing options, including standard equipment loans, loans for moveable equipment, and repeat loans for returning customers. It also facilitates loans for importing equipment from countries such as India, Kenya, and China, as well as low-interest loans through preferred suppliers. Notably, EFTA provides larger leases specifically designed for agricultural purposes, allowing clients to access funds without requiring collateral beyond the equipment financed. Through its services, EFTA aims to enable businesses to operate efficiently and achieve growth.