Agri & Food

We invest across the agricultural value chain to improve food security, empower farmers, drive innovation, and build resilient businesses that deliver sustainable economic and social impact.

ForFarmers Financial Services

Est. 2008  ·  Agricultural Development
100%

ForFarmers is a specialist agricultural financial services intermediary dedicated to advancing South Africa's transforming agricultural sector while strengthening national food security. What began as a consulting service has evolved into a market-driven business that delivers innovative financial and commercial solutions, enabling sustainable growth, improved market access, and enhanced competitiveness for farmers and agribusinesses.

Today, ForFarmers collaborates with government institutions, development finance institutions, commercial off-takers, and private sector partners to structure blended finance, trade finance, enterprise and supplier development (ESD), and value chain financing solutions. By unlocking investment across the agricultural value chain, ForFarmers supports the development of sustainable farming enterprises that contribute to economic growth, rural development, and long-term food security.

LiquidGold Africa

Alternative protein & circular economy
25%

Bastiaan Holdings is a strategic partner to LiquidGold Africa, collaborating since the company's inception to advance sustainable innovation within the agricultural sector. LiquidGold Africa develops alternative protein solutions for the animal feed industry, including Black Soldier Fly (BSF) protein and other next-generation feed ingredients.

Applying circular economy principles, LiquidGold Africa transforms organic waste into high-value insect protein, natural oils, and organic soil enhancers, reducing landfill waste while supplying sustainable, nutritious feed ingredients to the poultry, aquaculture, livestock, and pet food industries. Together, the partnership contributes to improved food security, environmental sustainability, and the development of resilient agricultural value chains.