Microfinance can also support investments and risk management by grassroots entrepreneurs, and has been found to positively affect business size (Angelucci et al., However, traditional microfinance models need adapting to suit the needs of grassroots entrepreneurs. For instance, rigid and/or short-term repayment schedules are ill-suited to farmers, since agricultural production cycles are commonly longer than in other industries (Dalla Pellegrina, 2011).