Growing Pakistan’s Agribusiness Value Chains
Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) strengthens demand-driven private sector service delivery across horticulture, livestock and dairy value chains — from farm to export market.
Building resilient agribusiness value chains across Pakistan
Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) — a not-for-profit company — was established in July 2005 with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Agribusiness Development & Diversification Project (ADDP). ASF is registered with SECP under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984, and is governed by an independent, private sector-led Board of Directors.
The company strengthens demand-driven private sector service delivery mechanisms throughout agribusiness value chains — including high-value horticulture, livestock and dairy sectors — covering inputs, production, processing and market access for domestic and export markets. ASF has outreach in all provinces and special areas of the country.
What ASF purposefully focuses on
While structuring its programs, ASF concentrates on the areas with the greatest opportunity for rural impact.
Agribusiness Development
The sub-sector that typically offers the greatest opportunity to address the needs of poor people living in rural areas.
Sustainable Income
A secure, steady source of income is the primary means to address poverty — food security, education, health and housing.
High Value Agribusiness
The most underserved sectors offering the greatest opportunity for value addition, rural employment and economic growth.
Entire Value Chain
From input supply to production, processing and marketing — a holistic approach to remove growth constraints.
Farmer Groups
Facilitating collective market access for smallholder farmers on a sustainable, scalable basis.
Nationwide Outreach
Programs implemented across Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK and FATA.
Comprehensive support across the value chain
ASF provides a full suite of services to strengthen agribusiness enterprises from the farm to the export market.
Cost-sharing Grants
Risk sharing in value chain investments through matching grants for agribusiness initiatives.
Capacity Building
Training and capacity building for farmers, associations, processors and exporters nationwide.
Intl. Market Access
Linking Pakistani producers and exporters to international markets, expos and B2B events.
Export Services
Support in acquiring GlobalGAP, HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000 and other export certifications.
Key initiatives driving rural transformation
Agribusiness Development Project (ADB)
US$ 13.9 million, 2006–2011: nationwide cost-sharing grants for agribusiness value chains.
The Agribusiness Project (USAID)
US$ 40 million, 2011–2015: competitiveness & productivity across priority value chains.
ETI-GB (IFAD)
US$ 120 million, 2017–2020: value chain technical assistance in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Success Stories from the Field
ASF Helps Commercial Banana Growers in Sindh Improve Quality and Profitability
“We are confident that these practices will have an accelerated rate of absorption in our area…”
Red Chilli — Before and After
The difference between conventional and modern methods is evident and convinced farmers to adapt new practices.
Grape Farming in Potohar Region
“For the first time, I have sold 75% of my farm to the contractor before harvest,” said Wasiq Khan.
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