AFU
African Farming Union
African Farming Union
Professional legal support that protects your land, your contracts, and your livelihood. From land tenure disputes to export compliance, our pan-African network of 50+ law firms has you covered.
Accessible legal support designed for farmers — no legal jargon, no hidden fees, and available in local languages.
Submit your legal query through the AFU platform or call our toll-free helpline. Describe your situation — land dispute, contract question, regulatory issue, or cooperative matter — and we match you with the right specialist.
A qualified legal professional from our network reviews your case. For straightforward matters, you receive guidance within 48 hours. Complex cases get a full assessment with recommended next steps and cost estimates.
Receive clear, actionable legal advice in plain language. Where needed, our partner law firms provide direct representation — from drafting contracts to appearing at land tribunals and mediation sessions.
We track every case to resolution and follow up to ensure outcomes are enforced. All documents are stored securely in your AFU profile for future reference, building your legal history and strengthening future claims.
Comprehensive legal services covering every aspect of agricultural life in Africa.
Secure your land. We help farmers navigate title deeds, customary land rights, lease agreements, and land dispute resolution. Our specialists understand both statutory and traditional tenure systems across 20 African countries.
Never sign a bad deal. Every offtake agreement, supply contract, equipment lease, and partnership MOU can be reviewed by our legal team before you commit. We also draft standard contracts tailored to your needs.
Fast, fair outcomes. We provide mediation, arbitration, and where necessary, litigation support for disputes with buyers, suppliers, landlords, cooperatives, and government agencies.
Stay on the right side of the law. Export permits, phytosanitary certificates, tax obligations, environmental regulations, and labour law compliance — we guide you through every requirement.
Build strong farmer organizations. We assist with cooperative registration, constitution drafting, governance frameworks, AGM procedures, and internal dispute resolution for farmer groups and associations.
Protect your innovations. From registering new seed varieties and organic certifications to trademarking your farm brand and protecting indigenous knowledge, we help farmers own their intellectual assets.
10,000+
Farmers Assisted
across all legal services
20
Countries Covered
with local legal expertise
95%
Resolution Rate
cases resolved successfully
50+
Partner Law Firms
pan-African legal network
Every AFU member has access to legal support. Join today and never face a legal challenge alone.