FNB Botswana engages with farmers

First National Bank Botswana is committed to growing the agricultural sector in Botswana, in recognition of its substantial contribution towards Botswana’s Gross Domestic Product.

Hosting a cocktail for farmers at Pada Rest Camp on Friday in Pandamatenga, the Bank shared on how much it values strengthening relationships with those in the agricultural community. This engagement served as a precursor to the Chobe Agricultural Show scheduled for 28 -30 July 2016.

The annual Show provides an opportunity for farmers in the Chobe District and neighbouring areas to exhibit their products, to network and learn from each other.

Most importantly it is a time set aside once a year to bring the community together in reflection of all that the Chobe District has achieved. On the back of the Bank’s annual participation at the show, the cocktail served to gain insight into the trade and environmental issues which farmers face.“The Agriculture sector plays an important role in the growth of the Botswana economy through food security and employment.

Therefore, it requires financiers, entrepreneurs, researchers, policy makers and indeed the entire community to join hands and combat the challenges that face our farmers. The farmer of today needs more than just rain and sunshine. Farmers need skills, access to information, access to land, and access to finance, in order to penetrate the market,” said FNB Business Director, Ogone Madisa-Kgwarae.

FNB continues to embrace every opportunity to be the farmer’s reliable financial partner in the farming business. For that reason, the Bank has created innovative solutions to cater for the needs of individual farmers. These include the Agriculture loan, which caters for one’s annual production input costs and capital expenditure; livestock or seeds costs and farm property improvements.

FNBB also provides additional benefits through platforms that allow customers access to banking 24/7, these including: online banking, cellphone banking, eWallet bulk send, ATM Advance and Slimline ATMs.