Shertina Maremane Champions Innovative Financing for Agripreneurs at AgriFund Connect Summit 2025

Shertina Maremane, Provincial Head for Limpopo at the Land Bank, took part in a key panel discussion titled “Funding Pathways: Exploring Innovative Financing Models for Agripreneurs” during the AgriFund Connect Summit 2025. The summit brought together industry leaders, financial experts, and agricultural entrepreneurs to explore new strategies for driving inclusive and sustainable growth in South Africa’s farming sector.

In her remarks, Maremane underscored the Land Bank’s renewed commitment to revitalizing the agricultural industry. She noted that the institution has undergone a significant transformation aimed at better serving farmers and agri-businesses across the country. “The Bank has transitioned, and there are so many testimonies from farmers that the Bank is truly funding and making a difference within the agricultural sector,” she said.

Maremane highlighted that the Land Bank is focusing on innovative financing models designed to address challenges faced by emerging farmers and agripreneurs. These models aim to expand access to affordable credit, strengthen financial sustainability, and enhance productivity within rural communities. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between government, private investors, and financial institutions to unlock growth opportunities in the agricultural value chain.

The panel discussion also explored blended finance, digital lending platforms, and public-private partnerships as tools for enabling broader participation in agriculture. Maremane’s contribution reflected the Land Bank’s strategic shift toward creating inclusive financial solutions that empower both small-scale and commercial farmers.

Her participation at the AgriFund Connect Summit 2025 reinforced the Land Bank’s role as a catalyst for agricultural transformation. By adopting innovative funding pathways, the Bank continues to play a central role in shaping a resilient and competitive agricultural sector that supports food security and economic development in South Africa.