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We help organisations improve their performance with expert guidance the Vuna Agribusiness way.

What we can do for you.

Headquartered in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, Vuna Agribusiness is a specialist consultancy bridging the gap between technical agricultural design and financial bankability. We serve a diverse range of sectors—including mining, construction, and large-scale agriculture- where the stakes for environmental and social responsibility are at their highest.

From local commercial ventures to multinational corporations operating across Sub-Saharan Africa, we help our clients de-risk their investments. Whether we are stress-testing a feasibility study, designing an IFC PS5-compliant Livelihood Restoration Program, or managing complex resettlement data, our focus remains the same: turning high-level vision into a scalable, resilient reality.

Ready to bridge the execution gap? Get in touch today to explore our core services.

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    1. Project Feasibility & Stress-Testing

    Move from "Paper-Thin" to "Bankable."

    We don’t just deliver feasibility studies; we stress-test them. We specialise in identifying the hidden gaps - logistics, climate volatility, and operational maintenance (O&M) - that often derail projects after funding is secured.

    - Technical & financial modelling: Building rigorous DCF and IRR models tailored to African agricultural realities.

    - Risk diagnostics: Identifying execution risks before they become financial liabilities.

    - Scalability assessments: Ensuring regenerative pilots are designed with a costed path to full-scale operations.

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    2. Livelihood Restoration & Social License

    Meeting International Standards with Practical Solutions.

    For projects involving land acquisition or resettlement, securing a "Social License to Operate" is critical. We design Livelihood Restoration Programs (LRPs) that are both IFC PS5 compliant and practically implementable on the ground.

    - PS5-Compliant Frameworks: Designing restoration plans that meet strict DFI/Lender requirements.

    - Livelihood Economic Analysis: Ensuring compensation and restoration models actually replace (or exceed) pre-project income.

    - Stakeholder Engagement Strategy: Bridging the communication gap between project developers and local communities.

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    3. Smallholder & Community Training Programs

    Building the Skills for Long-Term Resilience.

    A project is only as sustainable as the people who operate it. We deliver technical training modules designed specifically for smallholders and community members involved in Livelihood Restoration or Outgrower schemes. Our programs have been successfully deployed across South Africa, Angola, Malawi, and Tanzania.

    - Crop Improvement Program (5 Modules): A comprehensive journey from soil preparation and seed selection to post-harvest management and market readiness.

    - Homestead & Kitchen Gardening: Focused on household food security and nutritional diversity—ideal for the "Stabilisation Phase" of Resettlement projects.

    - Livestock Improvement & Management: Practical training in animal health, nutrition, and breed management to optimize household assets.

    - Train-the-Trainer (ToT): We build local capacity by training lead farmers and extension officers, ensuring the knowledge stays in the landscape long after our work is done.

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    4. Resettlement & LRP Data Management

    Proving Impact through Data Visibility.

    Over the past three years, we have specialised in bridging the "Information Gap" in complex land projects. We provide the digital infrastructure to manage the lifecycle of Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) and Livelihood Restoration Programs (LRP), ensuring every household and every asset is accounted for in real-time.

    - Digital Census & Asset Surveys: Deploying mobile data collection tools to build accurate, audit-ready household baselines.

    - LRP Progress Tracking: Real-time dashboards that monitor the transition from compensation to restored livelihoods.

    - Audit-Ready Reporting: Providing the "single source of truth" required to satisfy independent monitors and lenders during PS5 compliance audits.

    - Grievance Mechanism Management: Digital systems to record, track, and resolve community grievances transparently and efficiently.

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    5. Strategic Agribusiness Advisory

    Expert Guidance for the Modern African Ag-Landscape.

    From market-entry strategies to value chain optimization, we provide high-level guidance for private commercial farmers, mining houses, and development agencies.

    - Market & Value Chain Analysis: Deep-dives into local and export market viability.

    - Land Use Optimisation: Helping mining and industrial clients manage agricultural assets on their concessions.

    - Farm & Business Planning: Using professional platforms like LivePlan to deliver high-quality, actionable investment plans.

  • Healthy soils = healthy people!

    6. Regenerative Design & MRV

    Measuring What Matters.

    Sustainability is only valuable if it is measurable. We help clients design regenerative systems that improve soil health and resilience while providing the data visibility required for carbon markets and ESG reporting.

    - Regenerative Prototype Design: Tailoring cover crops, residue retention, and adaptive grazing to specific landscapes.

    - MRV Systems: Setting up Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification frameworks to turn soil health into verifiable evidence for investors.

Our achievements.

Vuna Agribusiness is at its core guided by our Umhlaba Philosophy where thought and practice are directed towards a future that is regenerative in nature, something beyond sustainability and sustainable development. Complimenting this philosophy are the following values which guide our work in each and every project:

  • To initiate and build trust; 

  • To think systemically;

  • To guide people forward; and to

  • Regenerate – make it better than it was.

What sets Vuna Agribusiness apart from our competitors is the ability to integrate these principles into each of our projects. Find out more about a few of our current Projects below.

Let’s Work Together

From our headquarters in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, Vuna Agribusiness partners with organizations to transform agricultural vision into bankable reality. We have a proven track record of de-risking complex projects and delivering technically robust solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

We welcome inquiries from project developers, investors, and government agencies seeking specialist advisory. Get in touch today, and our Hillcrest-based team will connect with you to discuss your objectives and outline a tailored roadmap for your project’s success.

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