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Agricultural Finance · South Africa

One partner.
Every financial need
your farm business has.

From paying your suppliers in 48 hours, to bridging seasonal cash flow gaps, to making sure your entire operation is properly covered — Harvest AgriFinance is built around your business, not the other way around.

Three ways we put money to work for your business.

Whether you need your supply chain funded, a cash flow bridge, or better insurance cover — there's a Harvest solution built for it.

How it works — in four simple steps.

No complex integration. No lengthy approval chains. Just reliable, fast settlement for every approved invoice — from day one.

01

Supplier Delivers & Invoices

Your supplier delivers goods and raises a tax invoice at the full contracted price on your agreed payment terms.

02

Anchor Buyer Approves

The buyer reviews and confirms the invoice is valid and undisputed. Takes under 2 minutes. Irrevocable once issued.

03

Harvest Pays the Supplier

Within 1–2 business days of approval, Harvest pays the supplier the full invoice value less the agreed discount.

04

Buyer Settles on Due Date

On the original payment due date, the buyer pays Harvest the full invoice amount — unchanged from normal terms.

For Anchor Buyers

Buyers that purchase from multiple suppliers on 30–90 day terms

  • Zero additional cost — pay on your existing terms
  • No new credit lines or balance sheet impact
  • Healthier suppliers deliver more reliably
  • Builds loyalty — reduces supplier churn
  • Aligns with ESG and B-BBEE objectives
  • Operational within 2 weeks of signing

For Suppliers

Producers and service providers invoicing buyers on extended payment terms

  • Paid in 1–2 days — not 90 days
  • 4.35% max discount over 90 days — below factoring costs
  • 100% of invoice advanced — no holdback
  • Automatic on every approved invoice
  • No recourse — once paid, your obligation ends
  • No lock-in, no setup fees, no monthly charges

The most affordable early payment in SA agri finance.

All figures on a R1,000,000 invoice over 90 days, including all fees. Like-for-like comparison.

Option90-Day Total Cost
Invoice discounting (0.2%/day = 18% over 90 days)R180,000
Factoring at 5%/month (15% over 90 days) + feesR156,500
Factoring at 3%/month (9% over 90 days) + feesR96,500
✓ Harvest AgriFinance — 4.35% over 90 daysR43,500

Sources: FundingHub SA (invoice discounting 0.1–0.3%/day); LoanRating SA 2025 (factoring 3–5%/month = 9–15% over 90 days). All bar costs include industry-standard setup fee R5,000 + admin R500/month. Harvest: 0.0483%/day × 90 days = 4.35% total, zero additional fees, 100% advance rate, no lock-in.

R53,000

saved per R1M invoice vs standard factoring (90 days)

  • 100% of invoice advanced — no holdback or retention
  • No setup fees, no monthly admin, no exit penalties
  • Automatic settlement — no request needed per invoice
  • Your customer is never notified — fully confidential
  • No lock-in period — exit the programme at any time
  • Credit insurance backed on every single transaction

Are you paying too much for cover that doesn't understand farming?

"I didn't realise how exposed we were until it was too late."

Generic insurance policies written for urban businesses routinely fail farmers, wine producers, and agri-exporters at the worst possible moment. Too much cover in the wrong areas. Critical gaps where it actually matters. And premiums that don't reflect the real risk profile of an agricultural operation.

Through our authorised FSP broker, Harvest AgriFinance arranges specialist agricultural insurance that's built around your specific operation — reviewed against current market rates so you're never paying a cent more than you should be.

  • Crop and harvest risk — protect your season's income
  • Farm vehicles, machinery and equipment
  • Business liability and professional indemnity
  • Trade credit insurance on your full debtor book
  • Property and asset cover, accurately valued
  • One broker · every policy · one renewal date · no gaps
Get a Free Insurance Review →

Insurance arranged through our authorised FSP broker. Subject to underwriting assessment. Terms and conditions apply.

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Specialist Agricultural Insurance

One review. Every policy your operation needs. Properly covered, properly priced.

One call
is all it takes to start a free review
Full spectrum
Crop · vehicle · liability · credit · property
Market rates
We shop the market so you don't overpay
Request a free quote

Your harvest doesn't wait. Your funding shouldn't either.

"We needed R300,000 to cover labour during harvest. The bank wanted 6 weeks and 40 pages of documents."

Agricultural cash flow is seasonal by nature — but your costs aren't. Labour, inputs, logistics and overheads don't pause while you wait for your next payment cycle to close. A Harvest working capital facility bridges that gap without the bureaucracy, the branch visits, or the wait.

We structure the facility around your actual production cycle — not a generic repayment schedule designed for someone else's business. Tell us what you need, and we'll have an answer within days.

1
Tell us what you need Complete a short enquiry form or call us directly. 5 minutes.
2
We assess and structure We review your business and structure a facility around your cycle. Decision in 2–3 days.
3
Funds in your account Once approved and signed, funds are transferred. You focus on the harvest.
Apply for Working Capital →

Subject to credit assessment and approval. Interest rates and admin fees apply. Credit insurance is required and can be arranged through our FSP broker.

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Working Capital Facility

Fast, flexible bridging finance built for agricultural production cycles.

2–3 days
from application to decision
Seasonal
structured around your production cycle
Simple
no branch visits, no lengthy forms
Apply now — takes 5 minutes

Built for South African agriculture.

Active in the Western Cape wine sector today, with a clear expansion roadmap into adjacent agricultural supply chains.

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Wine & Viticulture
Active Now
Western Cape bulk wine producers, exporters and distributors. Invoice cycles 90–120 days. Proven deal flow with active anchor buyers.
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Deciduous & Export Fruit
Expanding 2027
Citrus, soft citrus, apples, pears and export fruit producers across the Western and Northern Cape. Invoice cycles 120–150 days — a natural SCF fit.
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Grain & Oilseeds
Target 2028
SA grain traders and millers linked to SAGIS supply chains. Large seasonal invoice spikes create natural SCF demand.
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Livestock & Protein
Target 2028
Abattoirs, feedlots and poultry processors with high working capital needs and seasonal purchasing cycles.

More services coming soon.

We're expanding our suite of agricultural financial services over the next three years. Register your interest early for priority access at launch.

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Launching 2026

Invoice Discounting

Convert your outstanding customer invoices into immediate cash — without an anchor buyer programme. No waiting for your customers to pay.

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Launching 2026

Forex & FX Referral

Competitive foreign exchange conversion for agri exporters with USD, EUR, and GBP invoice flows. Partnered with a specialist FX broker.

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Coming 2026

Supplier & Buyer Portal

Upload invoices, track approval status, view payment history and manage your programme — in real time, from any device.

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Expanding 2027

Deciduous, Fruit & Grain Finance

Dedicated SCF programmes for citrus, soft citrus, and grain sectors — with 120–150 day invoice cycles ideally suited to supply chain finance.

Interested in something coming soon? Register your interest now — clients who express interest early receive priority access and preferential terms at launch.

Register Interest →

Tell us what you need. We'll make it happen.

Whether it's SCF, a working capital loan, an insurance review, or you just want to understand what's possible — reach out. We respond within one business day.

Director
Christo Gerber
Harvest AgriFinance (Pty) Ltd · Stellenbosch, Western Cape