African Farmers Demand Affordable Finance as Governments Fall Short on Funding By Farai Shawn Matiashe Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

African Farmers Demand Affordable Finance as Governments Fall Short on Funding By Farai Shawn Matiashe KIGALI, Sep 16 2026 (IPS) - Agriculture remains underfunded in Africa as governments struggle to deliver on decades-old promises to dedicate 10% of national income to agriculture. But for many farmers, mobilising finance is only half the battle. Reaching smallholder farmers in the last mile with the little available finance remains a challenge. Some of the funding is heavily politicised, less affordable and inaccessible to many farmers. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/african-farmers-demand-affordable-finance-as-governments-fall-short-on-funding/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -