In an era where investing has been democratised, we can now invest in fractional shares of companies, government bonds, cryptocurrencies – and now, with Fedgroup’s Impact farming, in bees, blueberries and even solar. With a 30-year track record, the company is well-established and offers options for a well-diversified portfolio. Fedgroup‘s innovative Impact Farming initiative allows you to start with a minimum deposit of R 500, which can buy you a few blueberry bushes or moringa trees.
So, if you’re looking for a positive social impact and investing directly in things people actually use and care about, then this is post is for you.
But first, lets look into Fedgroup itself.
What does Fedgroup do?
Fedgroup doesn’t only do Impact Farming. They have many other products you’ll expect from a financial institution such as secured investments, fixed endowments and income plans. Fedgroup offers a suite of financial products and services tailored to every stage of your life but also has some business-to-business (B2B) offerings, such as group retirement funds.
Some of the products and services offered include:
- Portfolio diversification, ie not having all your assets in the stock market but in offline products as well such as impact farming
- All the expected financial products include a tax-free savings account, group retirement funds, unit trusts and fixed-term investments.
- They also offer estate planning, trust management/setting up and drawing up your will.
Fedgroup Impact Farming: Investing in a Sustainable Future
Imagine investing and growing your wealth while contributing to the planet’s well-being. Fedgroup’s groundbreaking Impact Farming initiative is the answer! This unique platform allows individuals to invest in sustainable agriculture projects with as little as R 150, democratizing access to impactful, sustainable investments.
What can you invest in with Impact Farming?
Impact Farming offers a diverse range of investment options, including:
- Solar panels for clean energy generation
- Blueberry bushes for antioxidant-rich produce
- Beehives to support healthy ecosystems and honey production
- Macadamia trees for high-value nut cultivation
- Lettuce stacks for innovative indoor farming practices
Simple and Transparent Investment Process
Investing through Impact Farming is straightforward. They have an app that you can download and use to buy the investment you want. The app is available on the AppStore for Apple devices, and the Google Play for Android. From there, you can deposit money into your account and buy the desired bush, panel, tree or veggie.
It is also convenient that you’re not involved in the management of the investment, which means you’re free to do whatever you like with your time. Payouts happen on different intervals – from twelve annual payments to once every two years.
Here’s a snapshot of the diverse assets available through Fedgroup’s Impact Farming initiative. The table outlines each asset’s minimum investment, average annual profit, investment term, and payments per year.
Table of Impact Farming assets
| Asset | minimum investment | averages annual earnings | investment term | payment per year |
| blueberry bushes | 250 | 10-12% | 8 years | up to 2 |
| solar panels | 7500 | 10-12% | 20 years | 12 payments for a year |
| moringa trees | 100 | 10-12% | 3 years | up to 2 |
| macadamia trees | 2200 | 10-12% | 8 years | 1 |
| lettuce stacks | 7300 | 13-15% | 7 years | 12 payments |
| bee hives | 3000 | 10-12% | 10 years | up to 2 payments |
| pistachio trees | 2500 | 14-16% | 15 years | 1 payment |
| nursery seedlings | 150 | 10% | 2 year | 1 payment at the end of 2 years |
Why invest in commercial farming in South Africa?
We won’t always need iPhones, but we will need food and power. Fedgroup allows an affordable entry point. You can start small and build your portfolio gradually. With no involvement from your side and the ability to access your investment through their mobile app are highly convenient features.
Conclusion
Fedgroup Impact Farming presents a unique opportunity to grow your wealth while making a positive impact on the environment. Making farming accessible to the masses is an excellent way to diversify your portfolio away from just stocks and property – not that I’m saying you shouldn’t buy property – because property is amazing when done right 😉
But I believe it is worth checking out Fedgroup.
Happy investing!