Grants for Small Farmers

Funding for many small farmers have been a problem and this is the reason why government and private sectors have initiated grants for small farmers to help them out to thrive in their business.

The secret on being successful in obtaining grants for small farmers is knowing where to find grants resources.

It is not uncommon for small farmers to face the challenge of obtaining loans or money grants for their small, thriving farm or for their project of expansion. In this regard, there are many ways wherein the federal government gives a helping hand so this common problem faced by small farmers is meet. The usual way out of this lack of funding on the part of the farmers is through grants for small farmers being given by the government. There are many kinds and types of these grants for small farmers and the only thing that the farmer can do is to know and be well informed about these grants for small farmers that are available for them.

Start by Searching Online for Grants for Small Farmers

Since this is already the age of information technology, most of the information that the farmer can get to help him get grants for small farmers from the government is through the internet. Searching the internet for these possible grants for small farmers can be easy since the federal government provides sites wherein small farmers can inquire and research for their possible grants for small farmers.

For a start, the farmer can check out sites like grants.com. There are many kinds of grants on this site and the farmer can check out what possible grants for small farmers is tailored-made for him. One can use this site through simple searching through keywords or browse through possible related agencies where grants for small farmers are available based on his situation.

The farmer can also check out the USDA Farming Systems Information Center to get a list of resources and opportunities for grants for small farmers and agricultural resources.

Check Collaborated Projects for Grants for Small Farmers

There are basically many agencies, both public and private entities, that are involved in reaching out to small farmers in their effort to help them survive. Of these many entities, there are many projects that have already been formed wherein the main focus is to help give grants for small farmers.

One can inquire for example about the Small Farm Success Project. This unique project is a collaboration of nonprofits, USDA, and land grant universities. The goal of this project is to help farmers improve their financial success. Though this project is most likely available for mid-Atlantic territory, farmers can check other projects that are available and exist in their territory.

460 Comments

  • Pandurang Kedar said on February 22, 2010
    I am interested to start popularly farm in Kedgaon – Jeur, Taluka Karmala, District Solapur. how can i get a grant?
  • harpreet singh said on March 11, 2010
    hello i am from punjab, india. i want to start a dairy farm. plz help me out
  • Ranbir Singh Chhikkara said on March 21, 2010
    Dear Sir, I am interested to start small farmers funding farm in sonipat(Haryana. What is the investment, what is the funding i will get and from what sources.
  • gibson walutila said on April 12, 2010
    i wish to start a guinea fowl poultry farm near nairobi city can i get funding
  • hemalatha kethiri said on August 9, 2010
    i want to start rose farming. can i get the funding and from where. please give help me out
  • llydiah karoki said on August 17, 2010
    i have started passion fruit farming but the project has stalled due to lack of finances. how can i get grants? kenya
  • Llewellyn Ivan Maasdorp said on December 11, 2010
    I own 19, 3 hectares of land with 4 hectors water rights. I intend to start cotton farming. Please advice me where to get a grant. I am living in Republic of South Africa. Northern Cape province in the town Upington.
  • Bakari Ramadhan said on January 15, 2011
    i would like to start vegetable farm in uganda under green house. where can i get finance. please advise
  • Michael Sesay said on March 6, 2011
    I have planted 2000 oil palm, 200mango trees, 50 coconuts trees and 2 acres pineapple on a fifty acres land.And I have plans to rear goats and raise poultry which I believe will bring cash faster. But I need both technical and financial assistance for me to go ahead with this project. I will appreciate your kind help.
  • Hillary Kosgei said on March 8, 2011
    I have started a green house (17m by 9m)where i grow tomatoes. I intend to extend it so that i can increase the production. Please guide me on how i can get the grant. Uasin Gishu, Kenya.
  • Hlungwani Alingani Ephraim said on March 18, 2011
    Xifaki cooperative farming, is located in south africa, limpopo province in the district of mopani in giyani. we hav 16 hectors agricultural land, where we are producing all vegetables. The business is legal one, registered with cipro. But the problem we are facing currently is finance and resources such as tractor, ploughs, seeds and also pipes, we only managed to bought a pump machine that pump water under the surface of earth. we hope that we will get a response as soon as possible. HLUNGWANI: 072 3956 850 OR 072 768 3406.
  • Mr Simon Khumalo said on May 15, 2011
    I am in South Africa,Mpumalanga Province,Nkangala District,Emakhazeni Municipality.I leased a farm 597 hectors for grazing. I need a grant to purchase cattle, sheeps and goats for a start. Please help me.P.O. Box 150 Belfast 1100.Cell:0766844636
  • Diana said on May 22, 2011
    I would like to start a poultry farm in South GA but don't have the finances to do so, and don't really know where to look? I am a woman and would appreciate any advisement.Thanks!
  • CARDI UGANDA said on August 10, 2011
    We are a community group operating in kayunga district, Uganda. we have a community tree seed center project where we promote tree planting, and re-planting of coffee among subsistence farmers, We have learn that farmers are willing to grow more coffee, fruit trees e.g mangoes orange and planting other trees for timber, wood and shed in coffee gardens but are very poor in that cant afford to buy seedlings. we need to obtain both technical, material and financial support to up scale our activities by making our community tree program more productive and permanent, we own land of 2 acres where the project is located we also want to get partner organizations to work with us. Please advise us. (Email: admincardiuganda@gmail.com,Tel: +256 772 985 474) Jingo J Nkumbi
  • tendai sachiti said on August 27, 2011
    I am an agricultural Diploma holder and farmer in Mutare, Zimbabwe who wishes to start a project in poultry farming, rabbitry in particular. i hereby seek assistance to establish the project on our family plot that measures about 2ha. i wish to do commercial production producing at least 500 a week. contact me on the above email or call 0772334 370. Tendai Sachiti. Mutare Zimbabwe
  • Arvind Ghodke said on October 24, 2011
    Ahmednagar i wanted to start large scale goat farm my land is 2 acre. and climatic conditions is suitable for goat raring i am Bsc and 10 years small scale farming about 10/12 goat please advice me and basic training.thanking you
  • Bakari Jaha Muhidin said on November 25, 2011
    I'm live at Matemwe Zanzibar Tanzania I need grant to increasing my small hens farm.
  • Deborah said on December 18, 2011
    I live in east Tennessee, USA. Ten years ago I used to live in South Florida, USA. My husband and I were beef breeding leaders with 4-H (for 7 years), and farmed on 10 acres of land that now belongs to my brother. I would like to know where, and how, to apply for a grant that can help me to purchase a plot of farm land, and to start raising farm animals and crops. I currently own 1.5 acres, and would like at least 20 acres.
  • Alex Peter Mgalla said on December 28, 2011
    I live in Moshi, Tanzania. I wanted to start large scale maize farming. I have 100 acres of land in Tanga. I need a grant to purchase 200 acres of land and capital to start maize farming. please help me, contact me through my e mail . mgallaap@yahoo.com. Also i need advice in order to improve. Thanks for help.
  • William Ochieng said on January 15, 2012
    I have a passion fruit farm that i run but i lack the funds and educational support to help me progress with these kind of farming. What is the procedure of the right people to talk to in order for me to apply for grants to enable me acquire grants.
  • Gladys. said on April 3, 2012
    I am in Nairobi Kenya and would like to start dairy farming. How can get assistance in finance? Please advice.
  • Mashilo said on April 15, 2012
    I am in South Africa Jane Furse and I want to start poultry rearing. Where can I get grant or financing for my business. Please help I really want to get this rolling
  • Ebrahim said on May 10, 2012
    I am from Tanzania seeking for a grant of a small used tractor to develop my agriculture project. I am a farmer.
  • Gloria DeNicola said on May 21, 2012
    I am a 67 year old woman living alone in Maine with a four acre homesteading farm. I have a greenhouse, multiple other gardens and a small herd of dairy goats, turkeys, and chickens. I am wondering if there are any grants for a very small tractor to do the heavy work. I can't take out a loan as I only receive a small SS check and am still paying a mortgage. Many, many thanks.
  • alfred karanja said on June 3, 2012
    Am a small scale dairy farmer based in Limuru kenya .i use my farm as a livestock farmer field school and many farmers have really benefited .I have a challenge of upgrading the school especially in ICT.Kindly advice of how i can obtain grants to help me upgrade. Thanks
  • Peter korir said on July 1, 2012
    I am from kericho, kenya. want to start dairy goat n zero grazing cow farming n currently has a green hse n fish pond ,kindly help me get grant for this activity.
  • lindiwe said on July 3, 2012
    I'm a young business lady in eastern cape in east london in south africa, I want to start a poultry farm presently I'm selling chicken from the farm now I want to start mine so I am looking for a Finding please or a grant, I real need help and I am willing to great jobs for people from my rural area,any help
  • nguve ophilia said on July 7, 2012
    I am from limbe, cameroon and into mix farming. I own a piggery, poultry and also plant maize. My main problem is finance. I really need finance. How do i get grants for my farm business.
  • Eugene Antwi said on July 11, 2012
    I intend going into fish farming(tilapia and catfish)in the Central Region of Ghana, West Africa. A grant would be most welcome. The goal is to reduce poverty, create jobs and make fish easily accessible and affordable to those who need them most in the catchment area.
  • deepak said on July 17, 2012
    dear sir, i would be like to start rose farm. i have my own fertile land vid sumersible pump near hissar(haryana). tell me how can i start and how much subsidy given by government and abt loan provide by banks. thnx
  • Wilbroad musanshi said on July 29, 2012
    Hopeways Fish Farm ,Mansa,Zambia. I would like to establish a fish farm for passing on fingerling to hopeways fish grower and popularizing fish farming in villages around. i am lucking capital investment. I am looking for the help of a grant
  • chinedum said on July 31, 2012
    Dear sir with much respect in my heart. how is business and family ? i just want to ask for your help to start up something like going into poultry business which i have the idea. if you need everything concerning me i will provide to you my international passport and the rest. all i need is capital to start if you do it for me you have changed a life and God will bless you. chinedum
  • Joan said on August 10, 2012
    Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Joan, I am 44yrs old I would like to establish Poultry in Arusha Tanzania. Please help me to get the loans to establish the project, am ready for everything you will ask to provide as a grantor. Thanking you in advance. Joan
  • Malinge Kweba said on September 5, 2012
    I'm 21 years old from Ngcobo, Eastern Cape, South Africa. I would like you to help me, I want to start working for myself while I'm still young. I would like you to grant me with a start up capital, for my vegetable production project. I'm doing my last year in agriculture science at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. I always wanted to be a farmer, even before the unemployment rate was high is South Africa.
  • aba charles said on September 9, 2012
    I have a poultry farm in the south west region of cameroon precisely in buea. But growth and expansion is very challenging. I really do not know where I can obtain grants and how to expand my farm and stay in business despite the challenges involved. I will appreciate all the help and support I can get. Thanks. Aba charles. Cameroon
  • Alex beginner adviser said on September 14, 2012
    My name is Alex from Eldoret, Kenya. I plan to start a poultry project but my major challenge is capital. Can anyone assist me? Kindly advice me on this. Contact me via: kip_lex@yahoo.com

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  • gugu said on September 18, 2012
    I am in a process of buying a farm, i have a deposit, i need extra cash to complete the deal. I want to change the farm into a school and community project where children can come and learn more about farm life and animals and conferences, wedding venues, cultural village and curios shop. Please i need a grant to pursue my dream
  • Nokuthula said on September 27, 2012
    Hi , i'ld like to breed cows, sheeps and goats. i'm in north west province, zeerust. id like to know ,how to start and do i get funding or grant for my business?
  • Sr. Mary Carla Ajio said on September 30, 2012
    I am the development coordinator of a religious organization in Gulu, northern Uganda. We have farms in four locations in Uganda. We wish to turn one of then into demonstration farm for training rural farmers so that they can learn best practices in organic farming for livelihood. Where do I get some funding for establishing piggery, poultry, cattle keeping, crop production and food processing plans.
  • SAMSON MUSSA said on October 13, 2012
    I am a Tanzanian. I wish to run a large scale agriculture of both food crop and cash crop on over 50 hectares land. I am looking for a grant of a tractor in implementing this project. Professionally a Mathematics and Geography teacher.
  • SYLVANUS FABIAN LUGWISHA said on October 16, 2012
    I am a Tanzanian, i need to expand poultry rearing in supporting children who facing HIV Problem. I am looking a grant for expanding poultry rearing especial local poultry and improved poultry for egg production. The objective of this project is to support children who has affected with HIV. I would like to increase number of children from 30 children, up to 100 children, at the end of 2012 by supporting meat and eggs three days per week. Also I have started training this children on how keeping poultry rearing.
  • Mariah K said on October 17, 2012
    I am a uganda from Mukono district, i need a grant to start up my new village movement project. I will appreciate all the support and help.
  • Samson Nyandika Makworo said on October 25, 2012
    I am Samson Nyandika Makworo From Kenya. I am interested in Cattle keeping. I would like you to advise me on how to do this and achieve better results. Hope you will help me a lot. Have blessed day. Yours faithfully Samson
  • Raval Stewart said on October 29, 2012
    I am in the process of starting a farm in Jamaica. I have a lease property of 10 acres of land to start with. I have interest in producing hot pepper, sweet pepper, cabbage and tomatoes as well as Jamaican ginger. I am in need of financial assistance. Am I qualified for assistance?
  • John Ndinya said on October 31, 2012
    To mitigate poverty we wish to set up five green houses 8*15. This will create employment for young people in our region. We have put a strategy in place to see this become a reality. Each greenhouse will facilitate the setting up of more of them. How can you assist us?
  • Peter chebii said on November 4, 2012
    I am working on a business proposal that will lead to creating over 10000 job opportunities and equally shelve tens of thousands of rural peasants from degenerating to abject poverty.I require finances and support to complete this research. my study is quite basic and focus on SWOT analysis model. anyone willing to fund is free to team up with me. chebii_p@yahoo.com. Kabarnet _ Eldoret Kenya
  • PAULINA MATONYA said on November 10, 2012
    I have started to keep pigs now I am looking for funds to help me in my pig keeping project. Where can I get a donor?
  • JOHN WAYODI said on November 10, 2012
    We have started to keep dairy goats,now we need some funds to help us in our dairy goat keeping project in Kisumu,[KENYA]
  • Matshidiso Molale-Mooketsi said on November 13, 2012
    We need assistance in obtaining a grant of Goats, it can be Kalahari Red or South African Boer Goat. We live in South Africa on a Farm in the North West Province. We started with cattle and would to expand.
  • sunny yadav said on November 15, 2012
    Hi, i want to start cow house in my home town rewari(haryana) india so, please tell me what the procedure and what kind of help i get from government. please do the needful.. thanks, Regards, sunny yadav (+91-9990704455)
  • Sande Dismas said on November 16, 2012
    we are a group of twenty farmers who own up to 100 acres of land and the land is located in place that aids mechanization. we are more interested in planting barley/wheat that requires good seed breed which can only be achieved through the use of tractor. we are therefore requesting for a GRANT that will help us purchase a tractor and its equipments to helps do our work better. we are located in eastern uganda. Contact;+256775546420/+256751146420
  • Alexina Nyamweya said on November 25, 2012
    Kenya, Nyamira county, Nyamira district. We are a community based organization based in Kenya in Nyamira county Nyamira district. The principal goal of this project is to improve the nutrition in both children and adults in households affected by HIV/AIDS in Bogirango region, through the introduction of dairy cattle keeping, under the "Take A Cow, Give A Cow" scheme. We are looking for a donor who can be able to fund this project so that we can be in a position to implement this noble course. Phone:+254 720-240-363
  • Patrick Omutoj said on November 29, 2012
    I am Writing to seek for funding to help me establish small Poultry and livestock Farm our acre of land in Bukedea District in Eastern Uganda. I have research the market and found out that poultry and livestock is highly demanded. I want to be a part of this market. A grant of $7500 can help me start this farm. Happy to get helped.
  • phillip sampruru said on December 2, 2012
    dear sir/madam, my name is phillip sampruru of zimbabwe i am a member of boy scout of zimbabwe i would like to start a piggery project in zimbabwe i work with youth. i need more information about funding. thank you i hope to hear from you. email zororocentrescout@yahoo.com yours, phillip sampruru, zimbabwe
  • Said Diwani said on December 2, 2012
    I have 100 local fowls, I need a fund to expand this project by adding 500 exotic fowls (Layers), I have started the preliminary stage of registering my Company and obtained a certificate from Brella.I have written my proposal but the problem is where to channel it to outsources fund? Please help me. The aim of the project is to fight poverty and the big problem of unemployment in Tanzania of which is online with MKUKUTA and MKURABITA, All these two are the strategies of fighting poverty in Tanzania. At the complete of the project i will be able to employ 12 people.
  • Said Diwani said on December 2, 2012
    Please help where I can get fund. Read my text as it seen on number 56. My email is sdmshana@yahoo.com. I am in Block D Njiro, Arusha City in Tanzania
  • Thabang mathebula said on December 2, 2012
    Hi my name is Thabang, we have an business in South Africa, Gauteng province, Ekurhuleni district, Katlehong Magagula heights. Most people are unemployed here especially women so we decided to start a poultry as a plan of reducing the rate of unemployment and poverty. We registered our business then we drafted our business plan. But we dont have any one to fund our business because we dont have the land, water, electricity, equipment and finance. we are afraid that our community wont believe in us any more please help. thanks, contact info call - +27 845 844 188 email-Thembinkosithabang@hotmail.com
  • lerato said on December 6, 2012
    Hi, I'm looking for any available grants to help with my business. I have land and am looking for assistance in buying the cows and anything you can give will be highly appreciated. The farm land is located in KZN, South Africa. Thank you. email- f.leedhlamini@gmail.com
  • Dr Ramandulai said on December 16, 2012
    Good Day Sir/Madam, We can help you Agricultural Grants With America Cameroon Base Funding Society Name After Martin Luther King to fight famine in remote regions of Africa. This society Has been Working for many yrs with Billions of grants from America and other European Organization. 2013 Grants are now Open for farmers and business men. So if you are interested in the grants then you can submit your project. Thanks for your kind understanding. Director Of Foreign Affairs
  • NANA GUILLAUME KEMDEP said on December 18, 2012
    i am in cameroon and an underemployed university graduate and wants to create employment and wipe out poverty in my area through poultry farming. but finance is my biggest obstacle because i have experience in poultry and pig farming. my phone number is 0023774079761. i will be very happy if you can direct me to where i can get some funding to realise my dreams. thanks
  • Tumaini Malaki Kalabaheleye said on December 18, 2012
    I have just seen your website; real i thank God for it, it is my hope that my hope may be the reality. I am currently owning 20 acres of land, the big challenges i am facing is that, ' I have no capital to start agriculture. Please can your organization provide any support to me? Thanks, be blessed. Tumaini
  • KIPLANGAT KORIR said on December 22, 2012
    I've tried to start a commercial butchery and a poultry farm in my rural home where there is no electricity and i would use either the solar power or wind to generate power but i lack the funds and the technical knowledge. I've made my own home made hatching machine but the power is the real challenge in that, its needed through out the incubation period. Furthermore, i would prefer to have a small scale milling plant to process poultry feeds for my farm from the locally available feeds. Any help will be appreciated (contact: mobile. +254 721 401 176 ) KERICHO DISTRICT, KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA.
  • simon said on December 26, 2012
    i have a multiple project, fish pond, chicken, rabbit, cow and a greenhouse, proposal that i want to implement in a small farm in kenya, kiambu county but my challenge is funds to implement, where can i get funds, be it partnership, grant or funding to help me realize this multi-billion project.
  • Raka ghosh said on December 27, 2012
    Hi, i am from orissa, India. I want to start a goat farm in my 3.5 acre land. Please give me idea about funding . I donot want govt. loan. Thank you i hope to hear from you. email-rakadaa@gmail.com
  • Gertrude said on December 28, 2012
    I have started a piggery farm in Uganda and would like to get a grant to help me expand and improve my structures. So far i have 70 animals. How can i access this grant?
  • Moses Joshua said on December 30, 2012
    I have 10 buffaloes i want to purchase 10 acre of land for agriculture and to start a small dairy farm. How can I access this grant.
  • nadine outar said on December 30, 2012
    I have a farm with 3 existing ponds, I have 17 acres available to build more I like this business how can I access a grant to further this business
  • Alexander J.B said on January 4, 2013
    I have a poultry farm in Morogoro, Tanzania. I would like to expand the farm, where can I get fund?
  • joram emanuel said on January 5, 2013
    piggery, we've 17 by now but our target is 2000 and poultry, we've 50 local chicks but our target is 10,000 chicks. we own 20 acres located along river, animal feed mill mixer and an incubator of 1500 eggs. We are looking for a capital to install our mixer and expand our piggery and poultry. We are in Morogoro. Tanzania.
  • mazinga fred said on January 6, 2013
    i have a poultry farm in kajjansi in uganda totaling to 230 layers and my target is making 10,000 birds. I have a land which can accommodate these birds, water is on site and power. Am looking for support to reach 10,000 birds and i will be able to create employment for 15 people if am given support to this.
  • emmanuel amaechi said on January 9, 2013
    my name is Emmanuel amaechi a pig farmer based in IMO State Nigeria. We are registered under co-operative. please we need assistance to enable us sink a borehole for the pigs. Hope to hear from you soon. Emmanuel
  • Ggombya Joseph said on January 10, 2013
    I am a Ugandan living in Kampala district am in my final year in Makerere University pursuing a bachelor of science in horticulture, i have attained all the necessary knowledge in growing quality vegetables and fruits and i could wish to grow peppers and tomatoes under greenhouse production and irrigation plus passion fruits in an open field, currently i only have the knowledge and ideas but i don't have the resources to explore my ideas. i humbly request for financial support inform of a grant.
  • timothy said on January 11, 2013
    hi there. my name is timothy, i am interested in starting a strawberry farm in Kenya but my only challenge is the capital. can somebody help please.
  • Masaba. Roger. said on January 12, 2013
    I am a Ugandan who hails from the eastern region in the process of starting a sorghum planting exercise in the western region of Uganda. Planting this crop on 15 acres of land will help me get into fish farming and turkey farming too. I am desperate to acquire start up funds please advice. masabaroger@gmail.com tel:+256772504674
  • Mfanmpela Kubheka said on January 12, 2013
    I am South African based at Daggakraal No:2 (Mpumalanga Province in Pixley ka Seme Municipality). I have already started with livestock project but progressing slowly. I am looking for any available grants or any information that can lead to the developing of the farm. I really need your assistance to buy cows, seeds and fertilizer because i got 500 hectares of which is enough to utilise it. Email:solo.kubheka@sasol.com or solo.kubheka@gmail.co.za, contact no:0730892615
  • Nathaniel Kove said on January 15, 2013
    Dear Sir, I am in volta region of ghana and need assistance to enable me cultivate 40 acres of cassava for the production of industrial flour. Email:KNathanielkwesi@yahoo.com
  • Bumba Robert said on January 22, 2013
    Dear Sir, I am a Ugandan from the Eastern region (Kibuku, I have started on fruit growing of mangoes (400 plants)and 100 plants of oranges on a 5 acre piece of land and I am anticipating to have poultry starting with turkies and I have so far established a temporary house and as well I would like to grow big to be extracting juice from the fruits if they start yielding but I need financial assistance to perform all these things in a modern way, buy pesticides and stock the birds. I invite and appreciate any assistance and I am available on phone 0782922447, email sam.bumba@yahoo.com. Thank you.
  • Bumba Robert said on January 23, 2013
    I live in Uganda, in Kibuku district empowering 959 Orphans and Vulnerable Children with lifes skills in self care, protection and sustainability. We seek to establish a fruit demonstration farm growing mangoes but we can not afford the starting capital for seedlings, pesticides and garden tools, how can we be supported to kick start? We have the land about 3 acres. Thank you for your response and knowledge. Contact us on +256-703881800. Email: robertbumba@kadamawidows.org
  • NISHANTHA WEERAKOON said on January 24, 2013
    I AM FROM SRI LANKA, I HAVE 06 HECT: NOW ALSO GROWING CLOVES, NUTMEG AND OTHER SPICES, I WANT TO DEVELOP LITTLE FARM LAND IN MY LAND, PLE GIVE ME SOME FINANCIAL HELP AND INSTRUCTION
  • stephen said on January 25, 2013
    We are from Uganda Kween District and we have formed a group of six youth, ready and dedicated to fight the growing force of unemployment among the youth and alleviate poverty among the community members by promoting self reliance and we have a poultry project proposal with a cost of $10,000 in which we are lacking the start up capital. Any individual or organisation willing to support us in this initiative is highly welcomed and can contact the project Director on +256779465595 or by email; swabpoultryproject@gmail.com. thanks for your positive response
  • Opoipimungu Jasper Flossy said on January 28, 2013
    Good Day, I am called Opoipimungu Jasper and i am seeking funds for my farm expansion, i have already put up this farm in the new Zombo district ona 7 acre piece of land, purchased 20 goats and fenced the whole land and paddocked it as well. I am looking for fund to expand the operation, kindly advice how i can submit my business plan/proposa.
  • elias said on January 31, 2013
    Hi I live in South africa in the free state. I have a land available and needs to start farming with cattle and maize, but don't have equipment like tractors etc. How do I get grants and loans from government funding
  • Che Emmanuel Niba said on January 31, 2013
    I am a Cameroonian from the South West Region precisely Malende in Muyuka. I am presently operating a small scale broilers growing of about 500 chickens. I am looking for agencies that give out grants for farmers of my scale to improve our production. Please if anyone has an idea of funding groups around my area or anywhere i will be glad if you tell me on "niba.che98@yahoo.com"
  • bunmi sylvester said on February 1, 2013
    Pls can you help me with some financial grants to start my poultry farm project. I've been able to secure a land and a battery cage that could house 700 hundred birds for the project. i want to go into egg production however, i've not been able to do it due to lack of money to stock the bird(layers) and feeds. my farm is located in Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria. looking forward to hearing from you soonest. thanks.
  • John Alfred Ejura said on February 2, 2013
    Am John Alfred Ejura, a small farmer in Akaidebe Village, Opeta Parish, Aboke Sub -County, Kole District, located in Northern Uganda. I need to expand my poultry production. At the moment, I have 200 chickens. I need to get a small grant to enable me build a poultry house which can house 600 - 800 chickens. I also need a grant for beekeeping and fish farming project. I have enough land for these kind of projects. Therefore, am requesting any organization to provide me with a grant. I can be contacted on Mobile phone:+256 772 079039.
  • Peter said on February 4, 2013
    Morning, i have purchased some land near Howick, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa, and need some guidance to obtain a grant/loan to fence the property and start a live stock breeding/speculation business. I have started a goat and cow breeding programme, which needs to be expanded. Any advise will be appreciated. I can be contacted on 076 081 3473.
  • klaasi said on February 4, 2013
    My name is klaas from limpopo mankweng, I already purchased land and I need grant to start chicken farm
  • Tipape Loomu said on February 5, 2013
    Want to start a poultry project for a women group in Loitokitok district in Kenya. what do i need to prepare. it would be a poultry (layers) farm for about 50 women. Aim is for business and supplementing proteins in the families
  • Kiplangat koskei ronoh said on February 7, 2013
    Kericho county kenya. i would like a grant to start apple growing farm ,i five acres of mature tea. The weather here is favorable to grow wambugu apples any assisted is greatly appreciated.
  • Okello Alfred said on February 8, 2013
    Nwoya district Uganda am farming in poultry, goat and tomatoes planting but lacking capital to expand if their is any person to partner with me please let me know will be glade to work with him and i have vast land with lease offer for 98 years in northern uganda for other farming of rices and maize
  • Allen said on February 8, 2013
    I have started a poultry business which is now 1 year with 500 layers and 1000 Kroilers. I have also grown maize and cabbage. I am based in wakiso district in Uganda. I am however faced with a financial challenge. Please advise where I can find support.
  • Tinnon Swartbooi said on February 10, 2013
    I am a lady aged 29 In Qumbu Eastern Cape South Africa please kindly advise from small scale to large commercial farming in agriculture where do we apply for grants loans fencing even seedlings. thanks
  • joseph Etiang said on February 12, 2013
    We are located in eastern Uganda, Kumi district. Our concern is how to transform communities through tree planting for commercial purpose. How can we access the applications for start up grants. the business plan is already in place.
  • suresh kumar vastrakar said on February 14, 2013
    wanted to start a goat farming business. but i dont have any land ? plz suggest any idea ?
  • Fridah Mbaya said on February 15, 2013
    Nairobi, Africa, kenya. My name is fridah, am 24 years old. I have cleared my college diploma in marketing, due to lack of job opportunity in my country i have decided to do farming,where i ll grow tuber rose and water melon for sale.create a job for myself and a few youths, have little capital, i'll appreciate if someone can finance my project
  • Ambrose kuria m. said on February 18, 2013
    Am 32yrs,father of two boys from kiambu county in kenya. i would like to start a greenhouse and dairy farming but am facing financial difficulties.i will appreciate your help in any form to help me achieve this.
  • Maureen said on February 21, 2013
    I am a Ugandan living in the south western part of Uganda, already growing grapes, apples and passion fruits on a small scale and would like to expand my project from one and half acres to at least three acres. Unfortunately my finances are not adequate to enable me expand my project. I will appreciate your help in terms of accessing a grant for this project.
  • collen yawilen said on February 22, 2013
    i am 34yr old and from piom village, yangkok.nuku district. vanimo,sandaun province.papua new guinea.and i am running my own tradestore, and looking forward to set up a new farming & butchering project. but, need financial assistant from donors.
  • suleiman said on February 23, 2013
    Hon. we are currently in East Africa, Tanzania, looking for fund for agricultural project-farming and poultry estimated $ 25,000/=. would your scope support us? Thank you for your kindly response Yours sincere. S.billy
    note: i would be happy if you would keep us in touch for help/financial support.
  • misheck chitanda said on February 26, 2013
    i want to start a project in training disability people on small scale farming in botswana my organisationis called IDEA IT NGO support disables. can you have help me

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