Agri-business Loans
Promoting Agriculture
We believe in securing the future of Zimbabwe’s agriculture and our agriculture funding specialists advise on seasonal loans, fixed asset loans, financing out grower schemes. We can also assist you negotiate forward contracts and secure good pricing for your produce.
TATU Capital’s countywide network of agriculture specialists including Agronomists, Veterinarians and Field Officers, will assist you manage your investment and guide you on your project funding needs.
About Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked southern African country with a total land area of over 39 million hectares, with 33.3 million hectares used for agricultural purposes. The remaining 6 million hectares have been reserved for national parks and wildlife, and for urban settlements.
The country has a population of 12,084,304 inhabitants, of which 41.9% are below the age of 15 years.
Land use in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s land area is over 39 million ha.
*Reserved for national parks & wildlife, and urban settlements.
Source: FAO website
Statistics on Zim agriculture
- 60-70% employed in this sector
- supplies 60% raw materials to industry
- contributes 40% of export earnings
- accounts for about 17% of GDP
- peasant sector produces 70% of staple foods
- peasant sector has access to <5% of national irrigation facilities
- cattle account for 35-38% of GDP contributed by the agricultural sector
- 60% of rural households own cattle; 70-90% own goats; +80% own chickens
Source: FAO website