Farmer's Pride International
A Catalyst for Socio-Economic Transformation
An Agriculture Subsidiary of the Hunter's Global Network PTY LTD
ABOUT US:
FEED AFRICA INITIATIVE:
Quoting from Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, the African Development Bank President, he said, "It is time for Africa to feed itself. There is no reason for Africa to be a net food-importing region, spending $35 billion annually on food imports. This is especially so because the continent has 65% of the uncultivated arable land left to feed 9 billion people by 2050. What we do with African agriculture today will determine the future of food in the world."
To access the full ADB Feed Africa Strategy document, visit: AfDB Feed Africa Strategy 2016–2025
The Journey of Farmer's Pride International (FPI):
From Humble Beginnings to Global Leadership:
Our founding story is one of taking up the task of feeding ourselves, Africa, and the world at large; it is a painful story driven by resilience and passion. What began in 2000 as a small youth-led farming group, born out of the agriculture department of a Zimbabwean community-based organization, New Hope Foundation Zimbabwe, which later became New Hope Foundation Global Network, has now blossomed into a pioneering institution in sustainable land management, regenerative agriculture, agroecology, and innovative agro-food production. With deep roots in grassroots initiatives and a relentless passion for agricultural excellence, Farmer's Pride International (FPI), as we are known today, has transcended borders and transformed communities, staying true to its mission of innovation, empowerment, and sustainable development.
From its humble origins to its current international stature, FPI continues to honour its human rights foundation while pushing the boundaries of agricultural innovation.
FPI with Urban Farmers Participating at a Potato Farming, value addition and processing Capacity Building workshop at University of Botswana (UB)
Empowering Africa’s Smallholder Farmers for Sustainable Development:
FPI, is a Rural and Agriculture Innovative Production Program (RUAIPP), revolutionizing the future of farming. With a bold Vision and Mission, FPI empowers rural and urban smallholder farmers to become thriving commercial agri-food enterprises. By combining cutting-edge technology, its innovative Agriculture-Based Clusters (ABCs) model, and a strategic focus on poverty alleviation, FPI transforms farming communities into dynamic agro-industrial hubs. The result? Economic growth, sustainable livelihoods, and a powerful ripple effect of prosperity. FPI turns every investment into lasting value for money while building sustainable life long opportunities.
FPI working with rural farmers in Teso region of Uganda in partnership with DECODI a local NGO
Blending Purpose with Profit:
We wear two hats with pride, depending on the needs of the countries we operate in. In some regions, we champion community empowerment as a non-profit organization focusing purely on uplifting lives and fostering sustainability. We adopt a for-profit approach in others, ensuring our innovative agricultural solutions remain self-sustaining and scalable.
What ties these two facets together is our unwavering commitment to the Social Enterprise concept. This unique model allows us to seamlessly merge the heart of a charity with the efficiency of a business, creating a powerful engine for change. Whether reinvesting profits to support smallholder farmers or delivering affordable solutions for urban agripreneurs, we ensure every action is a step toward building a more equitable and prosperous agricultural ecosystem.
Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture Solutions:
FPI champions a holistic and strategic approach to agriculture, rooted in Sustainable Land Management (SLM), Regenerative Agriculture, and Agroecology. Our mission is to transform agricultural landscapes and livelihoods by creating systems that deliver long-term value for farmers, investors, and ecosystems alike.
Through the integration of SLM, regenerative practices, and agroecological principles, FPI provides cost-effective, scalable, and innovative agricultural solutions that ensure sustainable productivity, restore degraded land, and empower farming communities. By focusing on soil health, climate resilience, and biodiversity, we enable farmers to thrive in an ever-changing global landscape while meeting the growing demand for high-value agricultural products. To create harmony in our work, we have brought an integrated SLM strategy that encompasses regenerative practices and agroecology principles
Our approach is:
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Strategic: We develop tailor-made solutions that align with global sustainability goals, including the United Nations SDGs, and foster economic growth through high-value agricultural value chains.
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Value for Money: Our initiatives optimize resource use, deliver measurable impacts, and ensure a high return on investment for stakeholders.
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Community-Centric: We empower rural and urban farmers by enhancing their knowledge, building capacity, and linking them to global markets.
At FPI, we believe that the future of agriculture lies in harmony with nature, resilience to change, and inclusivity for all. Together, let’s grow sustainable solutions that feed the world and regenerate our planet.
How Do We Support Smallholder Farmers?
Smallholder farmers form the backbone of Africa's agricultural economy, yet they often remain disconnected from value chains due to limited resources, inadequate skills, and poor market access. FPI’s ABCs bridge this gap by providing the following:
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Direct Farmer Support: We network, organize, and equip farmers with modern agricultural skills, tools, and technologies to boost productivity and profitability.
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Capacity Building: Through targeted training programs, we strengthen farmers’ entrepreneurial, technical, and financial management skills, enabling them to manage farms as agribusinesses.
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Market Linkages: We integrate smallholders into value chains, ensuring they access lucrative local, regional, and international markets.
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Access to Finance: Collaborating with agricultural financiers, we provide affordable credit, grants, and investment opportunities for farmers to scale their operations.
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Venture Capital (FPI) acquires temporary equity shares in agricultural projects; we provide critical funding, technical expertise, and capacity-building support to empower farming communities. Our approach ensures that ownership is transferred back to local stakeholders, fostering long-term sustainability and economic independence.
Alignment with SDGs and Africa’s Development Goals:
Our work directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Africa’s key development priorities, including:
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SDG 1 (No Poverty): By creating jobs and boosting incomes, we reduce poverty in rural and urban communities.
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SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): We enhance food security by building resilient farming systems that increase agricultural output and reduce import dependency.
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SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): Our clusters create thousands of jobs in farming, agro-processing, logistics, and export.
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SDG 13 (Climate Action): We adopt sustainable agricultural practices such as regenerative farming and permaculture, restoring ecosystems, and mitigating climate change impacts.
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SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): We collaborate with governments, development agencies, private investors, and NGOs to maximize impact and scale transformative solutions.
The Agriculture Movement:
FPI isn’t just an organization; it’s an agricultural movement redefining how agriculture and entrepreneurship intersect for the greater good and a better future.
We stand tall today as we watch ourselves become a global force in agriculture. We are now anchored by two headquarters: the International Head Office in Botswana and the Research and Development Headquarters in the United States. The latter oversees the Research and Development initiatives and the consultancy department. This R&D head office offers all technical support required by the agriculture sector worldwide. However, our story is one of inspiration and remarkable growth.
The Evolution of FPI: From Local Initiative to A Global Enterprise:
In 2010, FPI’s vision expanded with a transformative skills and knowledge exchange project, which brought together universities and NGOs from several countries to Zimbabwe. The initiative trained 250 farmers across the country's 10 provinces, integrating agricultural education with an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign.
By 2015, FPI’s aspirations grew further with its first pilot agriculture project in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, marking the beginning of its journey as a stand-alone organization. Four years later, FPI ventured into international markets, exporting agro-products to countries like China, the UK, France, and South America.
Today, FPI is growing into a global agriculture leader, with a presence in over 41 countries across seven continents. This rapid growth prompted the FPI executive to move its headquarters to Botswana in 2019, with satellite offices coming up in countries like South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Namibia as it embarks on a large-scale rollout of high-value crop farming worldwide.
Training women Farmers in Kapelebeyong County Teso Region Eastern Uganda (FPI collaborating with DECODI a local NGO
Promoting Agriculture as a Business:
FPI embraces farming as a business; this concept helps it to transform rural and urban communities from cycles of poverty and hunger to pathways of prosperity. Implementing regenerative agriculture and agroecology to enhance soil health, boost biodiversity, and create sustainable, resilient food systems that benefit farmers and the environment. This is done through implementing our flagship program, the Rural and Urban Agriculture Innovative Production Program (RUAIPP), which will promote sustainable and forward-thinking farming practices that boost agricultural productivity and enhance environmental resilience.
Our Flagship Program:
In 2015, FPI developed an ambitious Rural and Urban Agriculture Innovative Production Program (RUAIPP).
The RUAIPP is a groundbreaking initiative that underscores FPI's commitment to advancing agriculture as a cornerstone of sustainable development. By aligning rural and urban agricultural efforts and prioritizing innovation, RUAIPP holds the potential to reshape the agricultural landscape in Africa, ensuring that it remains resilient, productive, and inclusive in the face of future challenges.
The FPI initiatives are guided by its USA-based Research and Development Centre (RDC), which has given birth to the International Agriculture Consultancy and is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Through establishing, operating, and managing Agriculture Based Clusters (ABCs), we champion environmental stewardship, social well-being, and long-term agricultural resilience. Our goal is to foster inclusive, sustainable development that empowers communities and creates a lasting impact in the agricultural sector.
This holistic approach incorporates self-help microfinance credit schemes, offering sustainable financial solutions for agriculture, alongside the integration of advanced technology and targeted education. Central to our strategy is the ABC model, which connects farming communities with industrial development and financial clusters. By fostering these strategic partnerships, we bring to life forward and backward linkages, strengthen the agricultural value chain, improve access to inputs, facilitate value addition, and expand market opportunities for farmers.
FPI believes that financing and equipping farmers with essential tools, resources, and knowledge and creating a cohesive network of clustered support systems builds resilient agricultural systems capable of adapting to future challenges. This integrated approach drives long-term growth, economic empowerment, and prosperity for both rural and urban communities.
Our mission extends beyond economic transformation; we are equally committed to addressing critical aspects of people's well-being, including health, children’s welfare, environmental sustainability, ensuring access to clean water and sanitation, and integrating renewable energy solutions to create resilient and thriving communities.
Together, we aim to accelerate economic growth, promote sustainable farming practices, and drive self-sufficiency in agriculture. By equipping farmers with the tools and connections they need, we empower communities to thrive and secure long-term prosperity.
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RUAIPP Capacity building for Farmers on Potato Farming (Chipata Zambia) 2023
FPI’s Vision for Rural and Urban Development:
Spanning across seven continents, FPI-I’s strategy provides sustainable solutions to global food shortages by promoting agri-food production through an African agribusiness model. This model, implemented using the Agriculture-Based Cluster (ABC) farming approach, offers a cost-effective and resource-efficient method for farming. By leveraging social capital and networking farming communities, cluster farming reduces resource use while maximizing yields, significantly improving the income of rural and urban farming communities.
RUAIPP aims to create Knowledge-based Agriculture initiatives by establishing field and on-farm skills schools, serving as knowledge exchange platforms. These research-based, scientifically informed initiatives incorporate agroecological systems into every farming setup, bringing together scientific, indigenous, and technological approaches to develop evidence-based solutions for hunger and poverty alleviation. Additionally, the program addresses climate change mitigation and adaptation, contributing to the creation of sustainable food systems worldwide.
THE RUAIPP MODEL
Why Rural and Urban Agriculture:
At Farmer’s Pride International (FPI), we believe that the sustainability of agricultural systems lies in fostering a seamless interconnection between rural and urban agriculture. Rural areas serve as the backbone of agricultural production, providing the bulk of food, raw materials, and natural resources required to sustain urban centers. Urban areas, in turn, act as hubs for processing, consumption, and trade, creating demand and economic opportunities for rural farmers. This interdependence is crucial for building resilient food systems, ensuring food security, and promoting inclusive economic growth. By strengthening both rural and urban agricultural ecosystems, FPI ensures a balance that supports not only agricultural sustainability but also the livelihoods and well-being of communities in both regions.
Rural ecosystems are vital for urban survival, as cities depend heavily on the natural resources and agricultural outputs generated in rural areas. From water and energy to fresh produce and livestock, the rural-urban connection is a lifeline that sustains urban populations. However, urban agriculture also plays a pivotal role by utilizing innovative methods like rooftop farming, vertical gardening, and hydroponics to supplement food production, reduce pressure on rural areas, and address urban food deserts. By promoting Rural and Urban Agriculture as complementary systems, FPI fosters a unified approach to food production, value addition, and distribution, ensuring that cities and rural areas thrive in harmony. This interconnected strategy bridges gaps, reduces urban dependence on imports, and creates circular economies that benefit both rural and urban communities.
PRESENT IN: + 41 COUNTRIES
VISION:
"To ignite a revolution in agriculture, transforming rural and urban communities into thriving centres of innovation and excellence. Through regenerative farming and cutting-edge agroecology practices, we empower individuals, build resilient food systems, and sow the seeds of lasting food security and prosperity for future generations."
MISSION:
"Our mission is to empower communities by revolutionizing agriculture through innovation, regenerative practices, and agroecology. Harnessing cutting-edge technology and transformative education, we drive economic growth, promote sustainability, and enhance self-sufficiency—while championing environmental stewardship and enriching lives for a thriving, interconnected future."
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CORE VALUES
Our work is shaped by a strong foundation of research and development. Prioritizing a community-centric approach, emphasizing inclusivity and equal opportunity for all. Uphold the highest standards of financial and material accountability, and act with courage to drive meaningful change. Above all, we are dedicated to respecting people's rights, fostering peace, promoting collaboration, and celebrating harmony and the value of cultural diversity in all that we do.
STRATEGIC PLAN STATEMENT 2025 -2030:
At the end of this section, we invite you to explore our 5-Year Strategic Plan (2025-2030), a transformative blueprint for driving agricultural innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. The plan articulates how Farmer’s Pride International (FPI) will achieve its mission through unwavering dedication to the Rural & Urban Agriculture Innovative Production Program (RUAIPP). This flagship initiative is the foundation of FPI’s work, integrating Sustainable Land Management (SLM), Regenerative Agriculture, and Agroecological Systems to create resilient, knowledge-driven agricultural ecosystems.
RUAIPP focuses on establishing sector specific agriculture-based clusters, agro-processing hubs, and Free Trade Export Zones (FTEZs) to bridge rural and urban agriculture. These clusters connect farmers, agro-industries, and service providers in sector-specific networks, fostering forward and backward linkages to enhance value addition, market access, and global competitiveness. Central to this strategy are self-help microfinance credit schemes, which empower smallholder farmers and agribusinesses with the financial resources to invest in their operations, achieve sustainability, and transition to commercial farming.
To achieve our ambitious goals, we require the following pillars of support:
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Sufficient Financial and Technical Resources: Building partnerships and securing funding to sustain projects and scale operations.
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Abundant Human Capital: Recruiting, training, and retaining skilled extension officers, trainers, and facilitators.
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Innovative and Qualified Personnel: Cultivating a motivated, creative, and highly capable workforce committed to excellence.
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Technological Advancements: Establishing cutting-edge research facilities, digital tools, and tech-enabled training centers to enhance productivity and efficiency.
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Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Ensuring the participation of local communities, government agencies, and private sector actors in co-creating and implementing solutions.
A Call for Strategic Partnerships:
Farmer’s Pride International invites governments, development partners, investors, and venture capitalists to join us in revolutionizing Africa’s agricultural sector. By investing in our projects, including renewable energy solutions like solar farms, you will unlock Africa’s potential as a global agricultural powerhouse.
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Empower smallholder farmers through training and capacity building.
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Build infrastructure to support processing, value addition, and exports.
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Strengthen trade connections to global markets for agricultural and mineral commodities.
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Promote inclusive economic growth while safeguarding environmental sustainability.
This strategic plan offers a unique opportunity to create a legacy of resilience, inclusivity, and prosperity for Africa’s agricultural and economic future. Join us in shaping the future of farming, mining, and renewable energy. Let’s build sustainable systems that not only meet today’s needs but ensure a thriving future for generations to come