Founded in Tanzania
African Farmer was founded by L. W. Nortier in the Arusha Valley, Tanzania.
Established 1956 · Southern Africa
Farming for
the future.
A leading family-owned integrated agribusiness in Southern Africa—producing and trading beef, grains, oilseeds, cotton, coffee, fruits and nuts across four countries, with a proud heritage dating back to 1956.
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01 About Us African Farmer Group
Built on the Belief That Good Farming Builds Stronger Futures.
African Farmer Group operates across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana. With roots tracing back to the Arusha Valley, Tanzania, in 1956, we bring generations of agricultural knowledge to producing food responsibly and sustainably.
Our Vision
To build a sustainable, commercially successful agricultural group that strengthens food security and creates lasting prosperity for farmers, employees, partners and future generations across Africa.
Our Mission
To produce food responsibly while restoring agricultural businesses, empowering communities and promoting sustainable farming practices that create long-term economic, social and environmental value.
Our Strategic Pillars
Food securityFarm recovery and debt restructuringResponsible food productionClimate-resilient agricultureEmployment and skills developmentWomen’s empowerment
Our Agricultural Heritage
Over the Years, African Farmer Group Has Produced a Diverse Range of Crops and Livestock.
This includes wheat, soya, tomatoes, cotton, potatoes, maize and corn, macadamias, oranges, sugar cane, beef, dairy milk, baby corn and mange-tout. Our export products reach European markets, while our operations remain grounded in the communities where we farm.
Our History
Seven Decades
of Farming.
A family business built on resilience, faith and a determination to feed the region.
Relocation to Zimbabwe
The family relocated to Zimbabwe, laying the foundations for the next chapter of the business.
Model Farms Established
Farms were acquired and developed into well-known model farms with diverse production lines.
Land Reform & Regional Expansion
After the family’s assets were confiscated without compensation, African Farmer expanded into South Africa, focusing on grains and export vegetables.
Expansion into Botswana
A cattle-rearing operation was established in Maun.
Optimizer Program Deployed
Banks began relying on African Farmer to salvage indebted farms across the country. At its peak, AFG managed up to ten farms at one time, successfully returning them to profitable operation.
Expansion into Mozambique
African Farmer expanded into Mozambique with a 1,000-hectare cotton seed operation.
A Regional Agricultural Group
Livestock, row crops, horticulture, high-value exports, trading and farm recovery across four countries.
02 Operations
Regional Agriculture, Locally Informed
Four Countries.
One Shared Purpose.
Botswana
Maun
Cattle Enterprise
1,890 head of cattleMozambique
De Deus Estate
Central Mozambique · Sugar Cane · Bananas · Litchis · Macadamias
South Africa
Head Office &
Purchasing
Competitive Inputs · Equipment Procurement
Zimbabwe
Horticulture &
Row Crops
Maize · Potatoes · Wheat · Soya
03 Our Services
Farming, Supply and Recovery
Expertise That Keeps
Agriculture Moving.
Primary Production & Supply
We produce raw-material inputs including wheat, soya and maize for further value-added processing within the Group, contractual supply to multinational buyers, or direct export.
Contract Farming
Practical field management and regional expertise for partners seeking reliable production and clear commercial delivery.
Optimizer Program
A farm turnaround and operational recovery service that helps lenders and indebted farms restore productive capacity through transparent, lender-controlled oversight.
Read More →04 Current Projects
Production in Motion.
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MozambiqueSugar Cane
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MozambiqueCotton
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MozambiqueTomatoes
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ZimbabweMaize, Soya & Beans
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ZimbabwePotato Contract
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South AfricaHigh-Quality Potato Seed Delivery
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Optimizer Program
Restoring Agricultural Businesses. Protecting Lending Value.
The African Farmer Optimizer Program is a farm turnaround and operational recovery service for financial institutions and agricultural businesses facing financial distress.
We take responsibility for day-to-day farm management, restoring productive capacity with disciplined operations and commercial oversight. The financing institution remains in control: approved inputs and management fees are paid directly by the lender, so operating funds remain transparent and protected.
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Let’s Grow
Together.
For partnerships, trade enquiries, contract-farming opportunities or Optimizer Program information, please get in touch.