Agricultural Value Chain Finance
Tools and Lessons
Agriculture remains an important means of alleviating poverty, but shortage of finance can constrain its development. At the same time, agriculture is evolving towards a global system requiring high-quality, competitive products, and is organized in value chains which often exclude smallholders. Value chain financing in agriculture offers an opportunity to increase the scope, and reduce the cost and risk of financing to agriculture. It can also help value chains to be more inclusive, by making resources available for smallholders to be integrated into higher value market opportunities. Agricultural Value Chain Finance provides a comprehensive look at the models, tools and approaches used by industry leaders in all parts of the developing world. These are described, analysed and illustrated by many rich examples in order to demonstrate how they work, and to extract lessons and applications for others to adapt. The book builds on the deep experience of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) in agricultural development and finance This book is essential reading for agribusiness leaders and technical staff, bankers and cooperative leaders working in agriculture, NGO and microfinance development practitioners, researchers and policy makers. Published in association with FAO.
Published: 2010
Pages: 192
eBook: 9781780440514
Paperback: 9781853397028
| Prelims (Preface) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Introduction: Defining value chain finance | |||
| 2. Understanding agricultural value chain finance | |||
| 3. Value chain business models | |||
| 4. Agricultural value chain finance instruments | |||
| 5. Innovations | |||
| 6. Lessons learned and summary recommendations | |||
| Back Matter (References Index) |
‘This book makes a useful contribution to the rapidly expanding literature on value chains by clarifying the myriad methods, some old, some new, used to finance actors in agricultural value chains.’ Richard L. Meyer, Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University. ‘I recommend the publication to be read by all stakeholders in the agriculture sector.’ N. V. Ramana, former CEO, BASIX India, and Chairman, Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals ‘This is a “must read” for anyone interested in value chain finance. The authors have moved forward our understanding by presenting a conceptual framework, supported by an extensive use of case studies, which makes this book indispensible for those involved in financing as well as policy makers.’ Kenneth Shwedel, agricultural economist ‘An insightful and complete analysis of agricultural value chain financing. An essential reference for anyone interested in improving access to agricultural credit in developing countries.’ Mark D. Wenner, Inter-American Development Bank
Calvin Miller
Calvin Miller is Senior Officer, Agribusiness and Finance, with the FAO of the UN. He has extensive field experience with agricultural finance, value chain development and agribusiness development and is founder of the MicroVest Investment Fund.
Linda Jones
Linda Jones, is an internationally recognized consultant in applying market systems approaches to inclusive economic development programmes that successfully leverage the contributions of women, smallholder farmers and other vulnerable groups. She works globally with multiple clients and donors, and is currently directing MEDA's work in investment-led development.
Finance for Food
Finance Through Food and Commodity Value Chains in a Globalized Economy
Swinnen, Johan F. M.
Maertens, Miet
2014
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54034-9_3 [Citations: 8]The Innovation and development of Rural Revitalization: Agricultural Supply Chain Finance
Chen, Zhang
Hui, Li
Kierans, G.
Liu, H.
Ng, E.H.K.
E3S Web of Conferences, Vol. 235 (2021), Iss. P.03065
https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202123503065 [Citations: 1]Food Security and Sustainability
Innovative Agri-Food Value Chain Financing in Greece
Chaniotakis, Ioannis E.
2017
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40790-6_8 [Citations: 3]Smallholder agricultural finance in Nigeria: The research gap
Oluwamayokun, Anjorin Fadeyi
Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics, Vol. 10 (2018), Iss. 11 P.367
https://doi.org/10.5897/JDAE2018.0976 [Citations: 4]Characterizing Milk Supply and Marketing Chains and Losses in Wolmera and Ejere Districts of Ethiopia
Kenea Amentae, Tadesse
Gebresenbet, Girma
Ljungberg, David
Journal of Service Science and Management, Vol. 08 (2015), Iss. 06 P.823
https://doi.org/10.4236/jssm.2015.86084 [Citations: 2]Biomass-based value chain analysis of plantain in two regions in Ghana
Tortoe, Charles
Quaye, Wilhelmina
Akonor, Paa Toah
Yeboah, Charlotte Oduro
Buckman, Evelyn Serwah
Asafu-Adjaye, Nana Yamoah
African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, Vol. 13 (2021), Iss. 2 P.213
https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2020.1766396 [Citations: 4]Digital platforms for smallholder credit access: The mediation of trust for cooperation in maize value chain financing
Agyekumhene, Christopher
de Vries, Jasper R.
van Paassen, Annemarie
Macnaghten, Philip
Schut, Marc
Bregt, Arnold
NJAS: Wageningen Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 86-87 (2018), Iss. 1 P.77
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.njas.2018.06.001 [Citations: 36]Financing Agriculture Value Chains in India
Financing Agricultural Value Chains: An Overview of Issues, Lessons Learnt, and Policy Implications
Joshi, P. K.
2017
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5957-5_1 [Citations: 3]Integrating Landscapes: Agroforestry for Biodiversity Conservation and Food Sovereignty
Conclusions: Agroforestry for Biodiversity Conservation and Food Sovereignty—Lessons Learned and Pending Challenges
Montagnini, Florencia
Grover, Emma C.
Hering, Phoebe
Bachmann, Grace
2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54270-1_25 [Citations: 0]Working with Smallholders: A Handbook for Firms Building Sustainable Supply Chains, Third Edition
Financing Needs and Solutions for an Agribusiness Supply Chain
Gross, Adam
Varangis, Panos
Biallas, Margarete
2023
https://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-1962-9_ch5 [Citations: 0]Smallholder Agriculture and Market Participation
Chapter 3 - Financial services for agricultural smallholders
Poole, Nigel
2017
https://doi.org/10.3362/9781780449401.003 [Citations: 0]Speculative Harvests
Chapter 3 - The Financialization of Agricultural Risk Management
Clapp, Jennifer
Isakson, S. Ryan
2018
https://doi.org/10.3362/9781780449920.003 [Citations: 0]Financing Agriculture and Rural Areas in Sub-Saharan Africa: Progress, Challenges and the Way Forward
Meyer, Richard L.
(2015)
https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2705948 [Citations: 8]Integrating Landscapes: Agroforestry for Biodiversity Conservation and Food Sovereignty
Conclusions: Lessons Learned and Pending Challenges
Montagnini, Florencia
2017
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69371-2_20 [Citations: 1]Smallholders in contract farming value chain: Challenges and opportunities, empirical evidence from West Bengal, India
Barik, Prasenjit
Bedamatta, Rajshree
Vikraman, Surjit
(2024) P.1
https://doi.org/10.1080/08974438.2024.2398741 [Citations: 0]Financing Agriculture Value Chains in India
Elements of Agriculture Value Chain Financing: A Review
Joshi, P. K.
Roy, Devesh
Sonkar, Vinay
2017
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5957-5_2 [Citations: 3]Working with Smallholders: A Handbook for Firms Building Sustainable Supply Chains
Agricultural Finance and Agribusinesses
2018
https://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-1277-4_ch2 [Citations: 0]Decentralized Solutions for Developing Economies
Value Chain Thinking and Energy Projects—A Problem-Centered Value Chain Approach to Energy Based Upgrading of Rice Farmers in the Philippines
Beermann, Henrik
Dornberger, Utz
Sebitosi, Ben
Groh, Sebastian
van der Straeten, Jonas
2015
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15964-5_10 [Citations: 0]Innovation in Agriculture Financing Using Inter-Organizational Governance Flexibility: Case Study of an Agriculture Value Chain Financier in India
Shankar, Savita
Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, Vol. 23 (2022), Iss. S1 P.65
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40171-022-00331-y [Citations: 2]Improving smallholder livestock farmers’ incomes through value chain financing in South Africa
Fakudze, Christopher D.
Machethe, Charles L.
Development in Practice, Vol. 25 (2015), Iss. 5 P.728
https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2015.1047326 [Citations: 6]Financing Agricultural Production from a Value Chain Perspective
Oberholster, Cobus
Adendorff, Chris
Jonker, Kobus
Outlook on Agriculture, Vol. 44 (2015), Iss. 1 P.49
https://doi.org/10.5367/oa.2015.0197 [Citations: 17]Strategic Agricultural Commodity Value Chains in Africa for Increased Food: The Regional Approach for Food Security
Nassirou Ba, Mahamadou
Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 07 (2016), Iss. 09 P.549
https://doi.org/10.4236/as.2016.79055 [Citations: 5]How Do Fruit and Vegetable Markets Operate in Rural India? A Qualitative Study of the Impact of Supply and Demand on Nutrition Security
Kehoe, Sarah H.
Dhurde, Varsha
Bhaise, Shilpa
Kale, Rashmi
Kumaran, Kalyanaraman
Gelli, Aulo
Rengalakshmi, R.
Sahariah, Sirazul A.
Potdar, Ramesh D.
Fall, Caroline H. D.
Food and Nutrition Bulletin, Vol. 40 (2019), Iss. 3 P.369
https://doi.org/10.1177/0379572119846809 [Citations: 3]Global Changes and Sustainable Development in Asian Emerging Market Economies Vol. 1
Value Chain Financing Approach: A Good Way to Sustainable Agricultural Growth in Vietnam
Lam, Bui Thi
Cuong, Tran Huu
Hop, Ho Thi Minh
Kien, Nguyen The
Lebailly, Philippe
2022
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81435-9_37 [Citations: 1]Agri-Food Supply Chain Management: Literature Review
Ganesh Kumar, C.
Murugaiyan, Pachayappan
Madanmohan, G.
(2017)
https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3093241 [Citations: 4]Supermarkets and Rural Inequality in India: A Case Study of Reliance Fresh
Sutradhar, Rajib
Das, Anamika
International Journal of Rural Management, Vol. 16 (2020), Iss. 1 P.81
https://doi.org/10.1177/0973005219898918 [Citations: 6]Impact of agricultural finance on technology adoption, agricultural productivity and rural household economic wellbeing in Ghana: a case study of rice farmers in Shai-Osudoku District
Teye, Evans Sackey
Quarshie, Philip Tetteh
South African Geographical Journal, Vol. 104 (2022), Iss. 2 P.231
https://doi.org/10.1080/03736245.2021.1962395 [Citations: 14]Value-added analysis of selected underutilized indigenous vegetables in Southwest Nigeria
Tanimonure, V.O.
Ayanwale, A.B.
Oyedele, D.J.
(2019) P.207
https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1238.22 [Citations: 0]Application of structural equation modelling to develop a conceptual model for smallholder’s credit access: The mediation of agility and innovativeness in organic food value chain finance
Abid, Ali
Jie, Shang
Aslam, Waqas
Batool, Saima
Lili, Yue
Dragan, Dejan
PLOS ONE, Vol. 15 (2020), Iss. 8 P.e0235921
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235921 [Citations: 17]Innovations in financing of agri-food value chains in China and India
Kevin Z. Chen, Dr Shenggen Fan and Dr Suresh Chandra Babu, Dr
Chen, Kevin Z
Joshi, Pramod K
Cheng, Enjiang
Birthal, Pratap S
China Agricultural Economic Review, Vol. 7 (2015), Iss. 4 P.616
https://doi.org/10.1108/CAER-02-2015-0016 [Citations: 39]Finance for Food
The Potential of Structured Finance to Foster Agricultural Lending in Developing Countries
Hartig, Peter
Jainzik, Michael
Pfeiffer, Klaus
2014
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54034-9_8 [Citations: 1]Strengthening Agriculture Value Chain through Collectives: Comparative Case Analysis
Kumari, Sneha
Bharti, Nisha
Tripathy, K. K.
International Journal of Rural Management, Vol. 17 (2021), Iss. 1_suppl P.40S
https://doi.org/10.1177/0973005221991438 [Citations: 13]Monetary policy and macro economic indicators: A review of a developing country’s perspectives 2002–2017
Mbilla, Simon Akumbo Eugene
Atindaana, Peter Akurigo
Gadzo, Samuel Gameli
Adeniyi, Abiola
Salifu, Idrisu
McMillan, David
Cogent Economics & Finance, Vol. 9 (2021), Iss. 1
https://doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2021.1935530 [Citations: 4]The Business Model Characteristics of Russian Agribusiness Companies
Kusraeva, O.A.
Problems of Economic Transition, Vol. 60 (2018), Iss. 4 P.278
https://doi.org/10.1080/10611991.2018.1497275 [Citations: 2]Analyzing the agricultural value chain financing: approaches and tools in India
Swamy, Vighneswara
M, Dharani
Agricultural Finance Review, Vol. 76 (2016), Iss. 2 P.211
https://doi.org/10.1108/AFR-11-2015-0051 [Citations: 30]The Importance of Contract Farming to Small-scale Farmers in Africa and the Implications for Policy: A Review Scenario
Ncube, Douglas
The Open Agriculture Journal, Vol. 14 (2020), Iss. 1 P.59
https://doi.org/10.2174/1874331502014010059 [Citations: 30]Financing Agriculture Value Chains in India
Formal Versus Informal: Efficiency, Inclusiveness and Financing of Dairy Value Chains in Indian Punjab
Birthal, Pratap S.
Chand, Ramesh
Joshi, P. K.
Saxena, Raka
Rajkhowa, Pallavi
Tajuddin Khan, Md.
Arshad Khan, Mohd.
Chaudhary, Khyali R.
2017
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5957-5_4 [Citations: 4]Value chain financing and plantain production in Nigeria: an ex-ante approach
Ojo, Mathew Paul
Ayanwale, Adeolu Babatunde
Financial Innovation, Vol. 5 (2019), Iss. 1
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-019-0132-6 [Citations: 4]Antecedents of sustainable agricultural supply chain financing for achieving food security in resource‐constrained developing economies: A complex adaptive systems theory perspective
Muntaka, Abdul Samed
Apike, Isaac Akurugu
Antwi, David
Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Vol. 68 (2024), Iss. 4 P.868
https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8489.12579 [Citations: 0]Financing Agriculture Value Chains in India
Different Models of Financing Small Farmers’ Agricultural Value Chains
Gouri, K. V.
Mahajan, Vijay
2017
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5957-5_3 [Citations: 5]The role of financial inclusion in achieving finance-related sustainable development goals (SDGs): a cross-country analysis
Yap, Shen
Lee, Hui Shan
Liew, Ping Xin
Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja, Vol. 36 (2023), Iss. 3
https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2023.2212028 [Citations: 8]Tata-Niaga Pertanian (Agricultural Value Chain)
Siswadi, Bambang
Sari, Dyana
(2020)
https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3695000 [Citations: 0]Towards Circular Economy and Local Economic Development in Ghana: Insights from the Coconut Waste Value Chain
Doe, Benjamin
Aboagye, Prince Dacosta
Osei-Owusu, Paa Kofi
Amoah, Theophilus
Aidoo, Andrews
Amponsah, Nana Yaa
Circular Economy and Sustainability, Vol. 3 (2023), Iss. 1 P.347
https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-022-00182-w [Citations: 9]Agri-food Supply Chain Management: Literature Review
Ganeshkumar, C.
Pachayappan, M.
Madanmohan, G.
Intelligent Information Management, Vol. 09 (2017), Iss. 02 P.68
https://doi.org/10.4236/iim.2017.92004 [Citations: 45]Inclusive Green Growth
Inclusive Green Agricultural Business Model Innovation for Rural Africa: A Conceptual Framework
Métouolé Méda, Yirviel Janvier
Atewamba, Calvin
2020
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44180-7_12 [Citations: 3]You might also like:
