Safeguarding South
Africa's farms and food system

Since 1999, the Agri Securitas Trust Fund has played a vital role in safeguarding farming communities across South Africa. The Trust Fund was established by AgriSA following a challenge by Nelson Mandela to enable farming and rural communities to protect their lives, livelihoods and property. Working with provincial affiliates, the Trust Fund supports practical rural safety initiatives, including camera systems, radio communication, boom gates and trauma counselling.

27

Farmer associations assisted

2,907

Farmers supported

146,957

Community members supported

5

Across 5 provinces

R3 million

Funded in 2025/2026

*14,000

*Approximately fully paid-up individual farmer members

Key initiatives

Security Infrastructure

Funding for the installation of camera systems, radio communication networks, boom gates, drones, night vision equipment, and bulletproof vests to deter and monitor criminal activities.

Trauma Support

Provision of trauma counselling services to victims of farm attacks and their families.

Community Collaboration

Fostering  partnerships between local farming communities and the South African Police Service (SAPS) to ensure cohesive and effective security measures.

32

Rural safety projects supported in 2023

6,760

Farmers positively impacted

450,000

Farmworkers and their dependents positively impacted

In 2023, the Trust Fund supported 32 rural safety projects across various provinces, positively impacting approximately 6 760 farmers and 450 000 farmworkers and their dependents.

The Trust Fund is entirely reliant on donations from individuals, corporations, and fundraising events. Notable contributors include Nissan South Africa and Santam, among others.

For more information or to contribute, visit:

www.agrisecuritas.org

The Disaster Relief Foundation mobilises the agricultural sector to provide coordinated support to farmers affected by floods, fires, storms, and drought, helping restore livelihoods, strengthen resilience, and protect food security.

The mission of the Foundation

Provide timely and effective aid to farmers, farmworkers, and farming communities impacted by natural disasters, including droughts, floods, fires, storms, and pest infestations.

Core Activities

Financial Assistance

Disbursement of funds for fodder, infrastructure repair, transport costs, and other essential needs during and after disasters.

Food Aid

Distribution of food packages through the Surplus Food Aid campaign to alleviate food insecurity among affected communities following a disaster.

Fire training
More than 2 800 farmers, workers, volunteers, and community members across the Northern Cape, North West, and Free State.

North West

28

Number of training sessions

1,487

Participants

Free State

14

Number of training sessions

740

Participants

Northern Cape

10

Number of training sessions

600

Participants

Policy Advocacy

Engagement with government and the private sector to influence disaster risk management policies and ensure adequate support for the agricultural sector.

R30 million

Distributed in aid through AgriSA’s provincial and commodity affiliates.

Since its inception, the DRF has distributed over R30 million in aid through AgriSA’s provincial and commodity affiliates.

The Foundation offers donors Section 18A tax certificates, facilitating tax-deductible contributions.

For more information or to contribute, visit:

www.agrisarelief.org