How cash moves
A seasonal forecast is different from cash already received. Repayment frequency needs to fit the actual production and sale cycle.
A practical situation
A grower purchases inputs months before harvest and wants to avoid selling produce early solely to pay suppliers.
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Common funding needs
- Seasonal inputs
- Machinery replacement
- Livestock or crop production
- Land or shed purchase
Questions to prepare
- What are the production and sale dates?
- How volatile have yields and prices been?
- What land, machinery or inventory can support a facility?