ABOUT US

Who We Are
Farmer’s Pride International began as a local mission to reform agricultural practices and has evolved into a global social enterprise. Founded on the principle of blending purpose with profit, we operate from dual headquarters in Botswana as the main HQ and the USA as the Research and Development Hub to bridge the gap between African smallholder farmers and the international marketplace.
Our journey started with a vision to transform traditional farming into a modern industrial powerhouse. By establishing strategic processing clusters and research networks, FPI empowers communities to move beyond raw production into value-added bio-industrialisation, ensuring sustainable economic growth across the continent.
Today, FPI stands as a leading movement for agricultural industrialisation. Through innovative technology and global partnerships, we continue to scale our impact, creating a resilient ecosystem where local farmers thrive as key players in the global supply chain.

70,000+
Smallholders transitioned into high-value industrial production and trade global networks.
25+
Multinational alliances accelerating innovation and large-scale industrial market access.
65
Nations united through our collaborative bio-industrial research and trade alliances.
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High-impact value chains optimized through advanced logistics and processing units.
250,000+
Resource hours invested in precision agriculture and smart technology implementation.

FPI’s social enterprise model proves that profit and purpose go hand-in-hand. Their focus on bio-industrialisation has revolutionized our regional trade capacity.
Lars V.
Global Trade Director
Witnessing the leap from local plots to global markets is incredible. FPI’s smart technology tools are essential for the future of food security in Africa.
Dr. Sarah T.
Ag-Tech Innovation Lead
Farmer’s Pride International works with governments, research institutions, the private sector, and farmer organizations to foster global market integration. We support high certifications and international standards that enable smallholders to access regional and global trade networks securely.
We bridge the gap between smallholder farmers and global markets through strategic collaborations and rigorous quality control measures that ensure all produced goods meet international expectations.
Partners & Standards
Leadership & Governance
Our leadership team brings decades of expertise in agro-industrialisation and global market integration to Farmer’s Pride International.

Elfas Zadzagomo Shangwa (Hunter)
Founder & Executive President
With over 25 years of experience in agricultural research and agribusiness, Hunter leads FPI with a vision to industrialise African agriculture.

Prof: Kevin Wilson
Deputy President (FPI) CEO & Chief Research Officer
Proffessor Kevin Wilson, an American Economist who oversees the FPI global research network. Stationed in the USA his focus is on bio-industrialisation and sustainable agricultural practices for the next generation.

Donal Pilai
Deputy President (HGN) & Chief Operations Officer
Donald manages our global network of 48 countries, ensuring seamless integration of knowledge and production into global markets.

Mogomotsi Madisa
International Relations Director
Mogomotsi Promotes Relations, contributes strategic governance and regional insights to strengthen Farmer’s Pride International’s industrial mission.
Strategic Roadmap 2025–2030
Farmer’s Pride International integrates innovative knowledge, advanced technology, and sustainable finance to link local farmers directly with lucrative global markets. By bridging these critical gaps, we foster a robust ecosystem for bio-industrial growth and economic prosperity.
For Farmers: Learn → Implement → Access Markets
For Partners: Engage → Co-Design → Scale
Digital Infrastructure Integration
Planned priorities include agricultural data systems, traceability, logistics and smart irrigation.
Bio-Industrial Scaling
Planned priorities focus on processing clusters and agricultural value addition.
Trade Excellence
Planned priorities focus on regional trade standards, digital integration and export readiness.
Global Market Positioning
Planned priorities focus on market intelligence and coordinated international trade partnerships.
Sustainability & System Circularity
Planned priorities focus on resource efficiency, renewable energy and circular agricultural systems.
