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The most monumental demographic shift in history is taking place right now.
By the year 2050, the population will increase to 9 billion people while the world’s
middle class will increase from 1.5 billion to 4.5 billion. To meet future food demands,
global production will have to increase by 70% and applying technology will be the key.

The front-runners for this growth in production will be third world agricultural markets, which are often uncompetitive, and lacking innovation, which has a detrimental effect on the smallholder producers who depend on them.

A shortage of growth capital for high-potential SMEs / private sector is a major cause of the problem.

SMEs / private sector have a critical role to play in stimulating the growth and development of agriculture in third world countries. They provide access to markets for smallholder farmers by stimulating new value chains, adding value to agricultural products and connecting smallholders with buyers and customers. And they provide the “last mile” of distribution for inputs, allowing smallholders to access the improved seed and fertiliser which drive up productivity.

Unfortunately, these SMEs /private sector are struggling to find the credit they need to expand. Large- scale commercial banks in the region, having suffered high levels of loan write-off in the agriculture sector in the past due to political interference, are now extremely reluctant to lend to SMEs / private sector in the agriculture sector.

Arthin Capital helps give these SMEs / private sector players acess to right pool of capital which will help them sustain and grow, this not only improves agriculture activities but also creates a cycle of economic independence for poor farmers.