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Emerging Farmers Support Portal (EFSP) Brief Report 1

1Agri SA 2019Disclaimer: We cannot take responsibility of accuracy of participants submissions

S U P P O R T P O R T A L

EMERGING FARMERS

Connecting farmerswith interested parties

EMERGING FARMERS SUPPORT PORTAL (EFSP) BRIEF

REPORT 1


2Agri SA 2019

Background...................................................................................................................................3

Eastern Cape............................................................................................................................................4

Gauteng...............................................................................................................................6

North West...............................................................................................................................................9

Mpumalanga...............................................................................................................................11

Limpopo...............................................................................................................................12

KwaZulu-Natal...............................................................................................................................13

Northern Cape......................................................................................................................................14

Western Cape........................................................................................................................................15

Contact...............................................................................................................................16

CONTENTS



BACKGROUNDAgri SA is South Africa’s leading federation of agricultural organisations. Agri SA represents 28 000 commercial farmers through 9 provinces, 26 commodity organizations and 38 corporations in the agricultural value chain.

In 2018 Agri SA released a Transformation Report which was the first consolidated report on transformation within agriculture. The Agri SA membership spent R331 million on transformation in the 2016/17 financial year and reached an estimated 108 307 beneficiaries, which includes 55 000 farmers.

Agri SA launched the Emerging Farmers Support Portal (EFSP) to have a streamlined channel for communication to respond to the large number of queries from individuals seeking support. The report will be distributed to Agri SA’s Provincial, Commodity and Corporate members who are then free to review the list and to contact the relevant emerging farmers.

Emerging farmers are able to supply their contact details, commodity farmed, province and query through a standardised form on the Agri SA website. Therefore, any additional information on profiled farmers will have to be sourced by interested parties. We encourage interested parties to please contact Agri SA for more information on the emerging farmer entrants.

Please see the last page of the report to contact Agri SA.

The Emerging Farmers Support Portal (EFSP) is another avenue in which Agri SA and its members are contributing to the development of emerging farmers. This is a small step we are taking towards supporting transformation and driving agrarian reform that can make a significant difference in the lives of some emerging farmers.

Agri SA would like to thank all of its members and sponsors for their contribution and support.

If you are an emerging farmer and would like to share your details, please go to:

www.agrisa.co.za/contact/modal=efspModal

https://www.agrisa.co.za/contact/modal=efspModal



1. Phumza Mfenyana

Age: 43City/Town: Port Elizabeth Size of farm: 17,3 hectares Commodity: Vegetables - Beetroot, onions, butternut Essential oils - Rose geranium

More Information/Services Needed: Phumza is an emerging farmer who has extensive experience in agriculture. She worked for CSIR establishing small farming enterprises since 2004. Phumza also has business training and informal training in organic farming. Phumza has a 17,3 hectares farm and is currently developing the first 11 hectares. Phumza is seeking assistance and or training in planting techniques.

2. Gugu Hadebe

Age: 32City/Town: Mount Frere/Mount AyliffSize of farm: 9 hectares Commodity: Potatoes, mealies, carrots, beans

More information/service needed: Gugu has been farming in Mwaca in Mount Ayliff for 6 years. She does not have a farming qualification; however, she has enrolled with Intec distance college for a Level 4 certificate in farming for small holders. Phumza is interested in receiving further training in farming. She is also requesting assistance in obtaining fertilizer, seed and an irrigation system.

EASTERN CAPE



3. Lindelwa Tyumre

Age: 27City/Town: MthathaSize of farm: No farm, using gardens Commodity: Potatoes, spinach

More information/service needed: Lindelwa is currently using people’s gardens for farming as they are fenced and have a water supply. Lindelwa would like to develop 10 hectares of land. She studied animal production and crop production as majors at school and would like further training in farming. Lindiwe also needs assistance with farming implements and fencing the hectares. The farming project is already existing with 4 workers and Lindelwa would like to expand.



1. Lungile Sonwabo

Age: 22City/Town: PretoriaSize of farm: No farmCommodity: Vegetables and sheep

More information/service needed: Lungile is a law (LLB) student at the University of South Africa with research interests in Labour, Marine and Environmental Law. He is an aspiring commercial farmer who seeks a network wherein he can be groomed and formally partner with a commercial farmer through a development programme. It would be an added benefit to get into contact with a commercial farmer who wants to train an aspiring or emerging farmer in the Gauteng region as he is available to do the programme full-time.

2. Bongani Mthimkulu

Age: 35 City/Town: VanderbijlparkSize of farm: Leasing and farming on 8-10 hectares. Owns 4 hectares (vacant) Commodity: Beef cattle primarily Bonsmara breed

More information/service needed: Bongani is currently studying a BSc majoring in Agricultural Science and Animal Sciences through Unisa. He has no formal farming training and would appreciate any form of training and/or assistance. Bongani has 3 years of farming experience all of which have been cattle farming. He is primarily faming Bonsmara and is also looking into buying Brahman. Bongani seeks assistance from established farmers willing to assist him with the following:

a. Interested parties to sell healthy Bonsmara or Brahman heifers at a slightly discounted price to him.

b. The purchases he makes be supplemented with mentorship, advise and feedback etc.

3. George Wayne Titus

Age: 53 City/Town: Johannesburg Size of farm: No farmCommodity: Vegetable garden

More information/service needed:George is not a seasoned farmer and has never farmed besides tending to a garden. He is interested in the hydroponic systems for growing vegetables and herbs. George seeks assistance and/or training on embarking on a hydroponic farming system.

GAUTENG



4. Bongani Magagula

Age: 36City/Town: Tsakane Size of farm: 150 m x 200 m Commodity: Pig farm

More information/service needed:Bongani is a young black farmer who grew up in a family that farmed cattle and pig. Bongani currently has 10 sows and 3 boars of large white pigs (Yorkshire). Bongani requires assistance in erecting a housing structure that will cater for 12 pregnant sows, 4 boars and a large number of piglets. He is also in need of training on how to handle feeding and the general care of pigs from boars, gilts, sows and piglets.

5. Nicholas Molefe

Age 53City/Town: Krugersdorp Size of farm: Leasing 80 hectares Commodity: Potatoes

More information/service needed:Nicholas has no experience or formal training in farming and would like assistance in receiving further training at institutions in the North West. He is interested in potato farming and has managed to acquire a lease to farm on 80 hectares with a possibility of increasing it by an additional 200 hectares. Nicholas also needs support for funding, infrastructure, subscription to reputable farming magazines and continuous support and mentoring until his farm is settled.

6. Tiisetso Khabele

Age: 39City/Town: Midrand/Johannesburg Size of farm: Leasing 1 hectare Commodity: Swiss chard, kale, mustard spinach, cabbage, green beans, dry beans, beetroot, carrots, onions, covo vegetables, pumpkin, cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce and rape

More information/service needed:Tiisetso has practical commercial farming experience with formal learning, that she has done over the past 2 years. She attended relevant agricultural workshops and conferences which includes Agri Seta accredited Vegetable Production Learnership at Buhle Farmers Academy and Landscaping course with BC Landscaping. Tiisetso seeks support in agro-processing, vegetable seedling production opportunities and also market access of hot chilies and garlic.



7. Kagiso Seleka

Age: 34City/Town: Kempton Park Size of farm: 60m2 Commodity: Sweet basil and lemon balm (Melissa Officianalis)

More information/service needed:Kagiso has a roof-top farm in the inner city of Johannesburg. He has been farming for a month now and has been through two Hydroponics trainings from Future Farms and the ARC. He is currently supplying a neighbouring restaurant his produce. He is interested in Aquaponics training and training for conventional and organic farming for essential oils crops. Most importantly Kagiso seeks support for essential oil distillation.

8. Lerato Mokgosi

Age: 28City/Town: Mogale CitySize of farm: No farmCommodity: Sunflower and soybeans

More information/service needed:Lerato is an emerging farmer with no resources but a passion for farming. Her passion for farming was cultivated by her uncle who has taught her everything she knows about agriculture. Lerato has cattle and would love to venture into sunflower and soybean farming. She is in need of land and financial assistance with equipment. Furthermore, Lerato would like to learn more about the field through training and be a successful farmer one day.

9. Cecil Molopi

Age: 38City/Town: Boksburg Size of farm: No farmCommodity: Pigs or sheep

More information/service needed:Cecil does not have a farm and is planning to buy one, but does not have capital at hand to start right away. He has no experience on large scale farming, but only small or domestic farming. Cecil is interested in receiving further training in farming. Cecil needs youradvice on how I can acquire land trough the help of government or any other institutions.

10. Alfred Modise

Age: 45City/Town: HammanskraalSize of farm: 500 hectaresCommodity: Savana goats and bosvelder/meatmaster sheep

More information/service needed:Alfred has been farming on communal land for 2 years now. He has 20 ewe goats and 1 matured ram plus 50 ewe sheep and 2 matured rams. He has no formal farming training and is interested in learning more about animal reproduction techniques.



1. Ian Steyn

Age: 47City/Town: KosterSize of farm: Leasing 170 hectaresCommodity: Sheep, maize, soya

More information/service needed:Ian has an experience of 10 years in farming. He holds a degree in banking and runs an agricultural college on the farm. He is also interested in receiving further training in farming. Ian plans on establishing an intensive sheep farming system on the farm. They have 50 sheep ongrah the farm. Ian currently plants maize and sugargraze for his sheep.

2. Mogorosi Donald Montse

Age: 31City/Town: DoornlaagteSize of farm: No land, farming on communal landCommodity: Cattle, sheep, goats

More information/service needed:Mogorosi currently does not have a farm and is currently farming on communal land and plans on buying or leasing a farm as soon as he can afford it. He has been farming livestock for the past 2 years. Mogorosi does not have a qualification in farming, but has however attended workshops on livestock farming. He would like support in funding to buy new stock whilst also obtaining further training.

3. David Mopelwa

Age: 31City/Town: VryburgSize of farm: Leasing 703 hectares and using 400 hectares Commodity: Cattle, sheep and goats

More information/service needed:David is an emerging farmer who started farming at the age of 24. He has been farming cattle, sheep and goats for 6 years. He has farming training as an Animal Health Diploma. He also has animal production training and is currently working as a Feedlot Project Officer. David would like assistance to rebuild his herd and support producing good valuable products.

NORTH WEST



4. Fortune Rakau

Age: 40City/Town: MakapanstadSize of farm: 10 hectaresCommodity: Spinach, cabbage, maize, beetroot, tomato

More information/service needed:Fortune has been farming vegetables for few years. He would like to receive training or mentorship in farming and also mentorship.

5. Edward Sedibe

Age: 42City/Town: MakapanstadSize of farm: No farmCommodity: Livestock - Cattle Vegetables - Spinach, cabbage, maize, beetroot, tomato

More information/service needed:Edward has been farming cattle for five years. He does not own land and plans to lease a farm. Edward would like to receive mentorship and or training in farming. He also needs support in obtaining seeds for the vegetables he farms.

6. Kenneth Shupinyane

Age: 41City/Town: Ventersdorp Size of farm: Leasing 142 hectares Commodity: Grains - Non-GMO yellow and white maize, wheat Beans - Soyabeans Seeds/Oil - Sunflower

More information/service needed:Kenneth is an emerging farmer who has been tending for a backyard vegetable garden for more than 8 years. The land he has leased is for growing Non-GMO yellow and white maize. He has secured a contract to supply Tongaat-Hullet with Non-GMO white and yellow maize. Kenneth needs funding for Non-GMO maize seeds and diesel.



1. Zwelithini Motha

Age: 27City/Town: Badplaas Size of farm: No farmCommodity: Livestock - Cattle Grains - Maize

More information/service needed:Zwelithini is an emerging farmer who has experience as a farm worker (dairy and vegetable farm). He has no farming qualifications and/or training and is interested in obtaining further training. He would like to receive mentorship so that he can increase his harvest.

2. Jacques du Preez

Age: 44City/Town: Komatipoort Size of farm: No farm Commodity: Sugarcane, macadamias, citrus, subtropics

More information/service needed:Jacques has 25 years of farming experience in the sugarcane, macadamias, citrus and subtropics industry. He has a National Certificate in Agriculture and is currently the estate manager for a 1400 hectares sugar cane company. Jacques is seeking support in acquiring land to specifically farm sugarcane or macadamias. But his interests are not limited to the former and latter commodities.

MPUMALANGA



1. Julia Trzeciak

Age: 38City/Town: Hoedspruit Size of farm: 7 hectares Commodity: Green peppers, tomatoes, chilies, butternut

More information/service needed:Julia is an aspiring farmer who has been farming for 3 years. She has no farming training. She currently does not have crops at the moment because she cannot afford to buy electricity connection fee to pump water. She is in need of support to buy electricity so that she can start farming again.

2. Graham Bain

Age: 50 City/Town: TzaneenSize of farm: Leasing 4 hectares Commodity: Groundnuts (peanuts)

More information/service needed: Graham has exposure to farming as he has been working with his father in-law for years. He would like to know where in South Africa can take his product to sell.

LIMPOPO



1. Alain Barry Adonis

Age: 33City/Town: BereaSize of farm: Leasing 20 hectares Commodity: Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers

More information/service needed: Alain is one of four partners of the Camagu Fresh Produce Project, which is built around hydroponically grown vegetables. The project has a Letter of Intent from the Boxer Group franchise to supply 38 000 kg of tomatoes, 13 000 units of cucumbers and 38 000 kg of peppers. In order to supply the Boxer Group franchise, the quantities stipulated above, the project requires financial support to get boreholes and electricity. Alain is also interested in the prospects of farming training programmes and mentorship for the project.

2. Thandiwe Ndlovu

Age: 49City/Town: RichmondSize of farm: Leasing 9 hectares Commodity: Vegetables - Cabbage, spinach, green beans Egg Production - Broilers

More information/service needed: Thandiwe has 19 years of experience as an Extension Officer, and recently just started farming. She holds a B-Tech Degree in Agricultural Management and interested in further training and/or mentorship. The smallholding farm she is currently leasing is made up of 3 hectares with irrigation, 900 orange trees, 6 x 500 broiler units and 3 units targeted for egg production. Thandiwe seeks financial assistance for production.

3. Simphiwe Mjadu

Age: 27City/Town: Empangeni Size of farm: 5-10 hectares Commodity: Free range eggs and broilers

More information/service needed: Simphiwe is an emerging farmer with moderate experience as a layer/broiler for 5 years. He does not have any farming experience and is interested in receiving training.

KWAZULU-NATAL



1. John Titus

Age: 34City/Town: Upington Size of farm: No farm Commodity: Livestock

More information/service needed: John has 10 years of livestock farming experience which he gained from assisting his neighbour. John is interested in studying agriculture specializing in livestock and requires funding to pursue his studies.

NORTHERN CAPE



1. Shaun Anthony Williams

Age: 32City/Town: MoorreesburgSize of farm: No farm Commodity: Potatoes, beetroot, corn, beans, tomatoes, green pepper and cabbage

More information/service needed: Shaun is currently farming in his back yard. He has been farming for 3years and has had tremendous good luck with his vegetables. The aim is to be self-productive and he is interested in getting training and learning more about crop gardening.

WESTERN CAPE



CONTACTPlease contact Agri SA to get in touch with any of the emerging farmers listed in the report.

Pietman RoosHead: Corporate Affairs& Communication

Mihlali XhalaCorporate Affairs& Communication Intern

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