Organic farming is an agricultural system that utilizes green manure, compost, biological pest control and crop rotation to produce crops, livestock and poultry. It’s a system that cultivates resources to conserve biodiversity and support ecological balance. 

It’s no secret that rural areas in Central and Eastern Europe are struggling. Low crop yields and a lack of financing are the main issues. But a Latvian start-up is aiming to change that.

The agricultural crowdfunding platform LendSecured announces a brand merger with Lande, the credit platform for farmers.

We have received a written authorisation from regulator (FCMC) to continue providing Crowdfunding Services.

Traditional lending has an ironic blindspot – the agricultural sector. Faced with risk-averse lending institutions, small and medium-sized farms are often left without the funding needed to grow.