The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has opened applications for its Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Programme, offering dry-season financing for 2026/27 to qualified Farmer Aggregation Companies (FACs) and offtakers with established farmer networks.
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The programme is designed to help aggregators and offtakers finance smallholder farmers through access to agricultural inputs, irrigation equipment and structured markets.
Support covers seeds, fertiliser and crop protection products, as well as pumps and irrigation equipment. The scheme also seeks to strengthen market linkages for agricultural produce, helping participating farmer networks plan production and connect with buyers.
Who can apply?
The opportunity is open to Farmer Aggregation Companies (FACs) and offtakers with structured farmer networks. Individual farmers are not listed as direct applicants under the expression of interest.
Minimum requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Farmer clusters with reliable water sources or functional irrigation systems.
- Verifiable farm locations and the hectares planned for cultivation.
- Relevant experience in farmer aggregation or produce offtake, as applicable.
Application process
Applicants must submit an online expression of interest with the required farmer lists. BOA will verify farmer records, farm locations and access to water before assessing applications against the programme’s requirements. Successful applicants will proceed with financing and implementation under BOA’s approved terms and conditions.
The application deadline is November 2, 2026. Interested organisations should ensure that their farmer details and cultivation plans are accurate and complete before submission.
For enquiries, contact BOA on 0700 220 1230 or email customerservice@boanig.com.
How to apply
Visit https://boanig.com/rh-shf/, complete the online application and submit the required farmer lists and details before November 2, 2026. Review the information carefully and follow any additional instructions provided by BOA for your online application.
