Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) is a ‘not-for-profit’ company registered under section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984. It was established by Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ASF is governed by a private sector led independent Board of Directors. The company is based at Lahore and extends its support to all the four provinces of Pakistan, as well as FATA, FANA and the AJK.

ASF provides funds on matching grant basis (non-returnable) for Business Development Services, to individuals & firms engaged in agri-related businesses, enabling them to employ modern techniques & practices and build within themselves the different skills, know-how, expertise and market understanding required by a fast-changing economic environment and to improve their productivity, profitability, competitiveness and creditworthiness. ASF aims to support employment generation and economic growth by developing a competitive and sustainable agribusiness sector in Pakistan and specifically focuses on the following areas:

Horticulture i.e. fruits, vegetables, dry fruits, dates, spices.
Floriculture
Livestock (excluding poultry and fishery) & Dairy