Overview

Standard Bank has provided financial services to the agricultural sector for over 150 years and we remain committed to the development of agriculture and to adding value to your farming business. We offer a range of specialised products and services, supported by the advice and expertise of a team of agricultural advisors and business managers.

Features and benefits

• We create expansion capacity for farmers; you do not have to use your own funds
• You have access to the services of an agricultural business manager or specialised banker with a sound knowledge of agriculture, who will manage the relationship between yourself and the Bank
• Our agricultural advisers can offer advice on Business Banking, compile comprehensive agricultural reports, and assist with strategic planning and expansion programmes
• We provide price risk management tools to producers, processors and traders
• We also provide information through the BizConnect portal and the Finance and Farm Management manual
• Differentiated banking services include crop and livestock insurance, assurance products, wealth creation and estate planning services
• Structured advances and loans to finance the acquisition of property, finance equipment or fund operating expenses are available
• We also offer Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) advice and assistance to create an economically sustainable black business sector