Agriculture, forestry and land

The total contribution of agriculture into the economy increased from R27 billion in 2001 to R36 billion in 2007. The total gross value of agricultural production for 2007/08 is estimated at R111 760 million compared to R93 390 million the previous year.

South Africa has a dual agricultural economy: a well-developed commercial sector and a predominantly subsistence sector. About 12% of the country can be used for crop production. High-potential arable land comprises only 22% of total arable land. Some 1.3 million hectares (ha) are under irrigation. Agricultural activities range from intensive crop production and mixed farming to cattle ranching in the bushveld, and sheep farming in the more arid regions.

Economic contribution

Primary agriculture contributes about 2.5% to the gross domestic product (GDP) of South Africa and about 8% to formal employment.  However, there are strong linkages into the economy, so that the agro-industrial sector comprises about 12% of GDP.  Although South Africa has the ability to be self-sufficient in virtually all major agricultural products, the rate of growth in exports has been slower than that of imports. The only increase in agricultural export volumes occurred during the period of exchange-rate depreciation in 2002 and came to about nine million tons (mt). Major import products include wheat, rice, vegetable oils and poultry meat.

Production

Producer prices of agricultural products increased, on average, by 24.9% from 2006 to 2007, compared to an increase of 17.9% during the previous year.  In 2007, the producer prices of field crops rose by 41.9%, against an increase of 32.4% the previous year. This increase was mainly the result of a 44.7% increase in the price of summer grains and increases of 90.4% and 51.9% in the prices of winter cereals and dry beans, respectively.  Producer prices of horticultural products increased by 20.6% in 2007 compared to 2006. Prices of vegetables increased, on average, by 20.6% during 2007, while the prices of fresh fruit increased by 27.7%.

The producer prices of animal products were 14.5% higher in 2007 than in 2006. Prices received for pastoral products increased by 29.9%. The price farmers received for milk was 33.8% higher.  Prices received for poultry products rose by 13%.

Field crops and horticulture

Maize is the largest locally produced field crop and the most important source of carbohydrates in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for animal and human consumption. South Africa is the main maize producer in the SADC region, with an average production of about 8.9 mt a year over the past 10 years.

It is estimated that more than 8 000 commercial maize producers are responsible for the major part of the South African crop, while the rest is produced by thousands of small-scale producers.  Maize is produced mainly in North West, the Free State and Mpumalanga.  A total of 6.9 mt of maize was produced in 2006/07 on two million hectares of land (developing agriculture included).

  • Wheat is produced in the Western Cape and the Free State.  Average wheat production has totalled about 2 mt a year over the past 10 years.
  • South Africa is the world’s 12th-largest producer of sunflower seed. An area of 316 350 ha was planted in 2006/07, producing 300 000 mt.
  • Some 20 mt of sugar are produced per season.  About 50% of this is marketed in southern Africa, while the rest is exported to markets in Africa, the Middle East, North America and Asia.
  • South Africa is the leading exporter of protea cut flowers, which account for more than half of proteas sold on the world market.
Some other crops:
  • Deciduous fruit is grown mainly in the Western Cape and in the Langkloof Valley in the Eastern Cape. Smaller production areas are found along the Orange River and in the Free State, Mpumalanga and Gauteng.
  • In 2007/08, income from deciduous fruit rose by 10.6% to R6 425 million.
  • In 2007/08, the gross income from horticultural products increased by 16.8% to R27 408 million.
  • The gross value of subtropical fruit rose by 11.3% to R1 818 million.
  • Internationally, South Africa’s wines are highly competitive, with the industry showing a sustainable and increasingly positive trend over recent years. The wine industry contributes some R163 billion a year to South Africa’s GDP and employs 257 000 people directly and indirectly, while an additional R4.2 billion is generated annually through wine tourism. The area planted under wine grapes has increased constantly since 1990, and totalled 101 958 ha in 2007. The 2007 harvest amounted to 1 351 447 t.
  • In April 2008, the South African Wine Industry Information and Systems estimated the 2008 wine and grape crop at 776 litres per gross ton.   In 2007/08, income from viticulture increased by 5.4% to R2 974 million.
  • Citrus production is largely limited to irrigation areas and takes place in Limpopo (16 255 ha), Mpumalanga (11 681 ha), the Eastern Cape (12 923 ha), KwaZulu-Natal (4 004 ha), the Western Cape (9 524 ha) and Northern Cape (639 ha). A total of 2.2 mt of citrus were produced in 2006/07, which was a 10% increase compared to 2005/06. In 2007/08, income from citrus showed the biggest increase of 35% and amounted to R5 318 million.
  • Pineapples are grown in the Eastern Cape and northern KwaZulu-Natal.  Other subtropical crops such as avocados, mangoes, bananas, litchis, guavas, papayas, granadillas, and macadamia and pecan nuts are produced mainly in Mpumalanga and Limpopo and in the subtropical coastal areas of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.

Livestock

Nearly 80% of agricultural land in South Africa is mainly suitable for extensive livestock farming.  Livestock are also kept in other areas, usually in combination with other farming enterprises. Numbers vary according to weather conditions. Stockbreeders concentrate mainly on developing breeds that are well adapted to diverse weather and environmental conditions. The livestock sector contributes up to 49% of agricultural output. By mid-2007, there were 13.5 million cattle, 24.9 million sheep and 6.4 million goats.  South Africa normally produces 85% of its meat requirements, while 15% is imported from Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

Food security

The Integrated Food Security and Nutrition Programme aims to eradicate hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity by 2015.  By May 2008, through the Household Food Production Programme, 15 765 food-production packages had been distributed and 6 390 vegetable gardens established. Through the Farmer Support Programme, 903 clients received Micro-Agricultural Financial Institutions of South Africa loans and R8.5 million was disbursed between January and March 2008.

Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank)

The bank provides a comprehensive range of retail and wholesale financial products and services designed to meet the needs of commercial and developing farmers and agriculture-related businesses.

Forestry

South Africa has developed one of the largest planted forests in the world.  Plantations cover about 1.3 million ha of South Africa’s land surface. Production from these plantations amounted to more than 22 million m3 of commercial roundwood, valued at almost R5.1 billion. Together with processed wood products, total turnover for the industry was about R15 billion in 2006, including R6.8 billion worth of wood-pulp.  The forestry sector employs close to 170 000 people and contributes more than R16 billion to the South African economy. The impact of the sector is felt in rural areas and there is significant scope for forestry to expand and contribute towards uplifting those in the Second Economy.

Indigenous forests

There are about 530 000 ha of indigenous or natural forests in the country, which occur mainly along the southern and eastern escarpment, the coastal belt and in sheltered kloofs or ravines.  There has been an increase in the use of natural forests as sources of medicine, building material, fuel wood and food. It is estimated that around 80% of South Africa’s population still uses medicinal plants, most of which are sourced from natural habitats.

South Africa has a detailed inventory of all its natural forests, which is used to accurately monitor changes in forest areas. The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry has completed a classification of natural forests, represented by 24 broad forest types.  The Natural Forests Protected Areas System guides the setting aside and redemarcation of natural forests as protected areas.

Restructuring the forests

The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry is pursuing a restructuring programme in the forestry sector, which will eventually see the department becoming a sector leader and regulator of forestry in South Africa.

Land affairs

The Department of Land Affairs responsibilities include deeds registration, surveys and mapping, cadastral surveys, spatial planning and land reform.  A project to upgrade townships surveyed under the apartheid government has made it possible for thousands of people to register properties as freehold, where previously they held lesser rights.  The Chief Directorate: Surveys and Mapping manages the national control survey network, which provides a unique, highly accurate positioning system across South Africa.  The 1:50 000 topographical map series is the largest scale map series, providing full coverage of South Africa.  The popular large-scale 1:10 000 orthophoto map series provides coverage of predominantly built-up areas, areas of economic importance and areas experiencing rapid development. The Chief Directorate: Deeds Registration aims to maintain a public register of land, as well as an efficient system of registration aimed at affording security of title to land and rights to land.

Land reform

The Department of Land Affairs aims to be a global leader in the creation and maintenance of an equitable and sustainable land dispensation that results in social and economic development for all South Africans.  The departments key focus is on providing enhanced land rights to all South Africans, with particular emphasis on previously disadvantaged individuals, which will result in increased income levels and job opportunities, productive land use and well-planned human settlements.  South Africa’s land reform is premised on three programmes:  land-tenure reform, redistribution and restitution.  While the Department of Land Affairs implements land-tenure reform and redistribution, the Commission on the Restitution of Land Rights (CRLR) implements the restitution programme. The department has four branches, namely Land and Tenure Reform, Restitution, Land Planning and Information, and Financial Management and Corporate Services.

Land restitution

The CRLR is a statutory body set up in terms of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994, as amended. The role of the commission is to provide redress to victims of dispossession of rights in land, as a result of racially discriminatory laws and practices that took place after 1913.  The commission is led by the Chief Land Claims Commissioner and has nine regional offices headed by regional land claims commissioners.  By the end of 2007/08, 74 747 claims had been settled, involving more than 1.4 million beneficiaries.

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  • mantshongosip

    Agriculture is our source of living taking it seriously wil improve agricultural economy and black people must be involve themselv in doing agriculture into the tertial industies

  • khotsomohlaping

    I have apoultry bussiness located in the eastern free state,currently brooding 1000 chickens per month ,i own three broiler houses each with a capacity of brooding 5000 live chickens.
    how do i apply for funding from department of agriculture.

  • lebogang mohale

    deforestation is an environmental problem which seems to be increasingly at a high speed……possing global warming.please lets use our forest conservatly and reduce the loss of the forest cover.

  • http://www.tanmo.co.za Renier

    water in our country is too cheap. and that is why we waste water. the average house hold of 4 people flush away about 4000 litres of water in their toilet every month. and still governments bylaws allow 9 litre toilet cisterns to be installed in new homes?

  • Thembi

    Khomotso i am sorry i dont have the anwer to your question but a big congratulation to you for what you have started…..i own a farm in Welkom,how did you start…..

  • Kagiso

    I have been wanting to try my hand at cattle farming. problem is getting material specific to South Africa, to start reading. Any suggestions

  • Macanica

    I have been wanting to try my hand at cattle farming. problem is getting material specific to South Africa, to start reading. Any suggestions

  • Nnkuyu

    I am enquirer to buy rice,beanz,maize about 40 feat container to take it to congo

  • Fikile

    please help I have sunflower ready to be sold but I do not know where to go

  • astonesh

    go to department of agriculture and ask for help on agriculture economist they can find market for you

  • rajendra

    i am an indian want to buy agricultural land in south africa is it possible?

  • Lestlaki

    No only if you form JV with the owner

  • Lestlaki

    Please call Mafisa @ (012)319 6825 or CASP @ (012) 319 7553

  • Sishuba

    i am a south African, i live in the southern kwazulu natal , and i want to buy a farm within the southern kzn, or at least in the eastern cape, in places like Kokstad, Matatiele, mount frere, underburg. please contact me on 083 477 14 53

  • Guest

    Hi, did you ever get any suggestions to your request above? I started cattle farming recently (2008) and have had the same experience – most books on cattle farming are written by Europeans and American experpts, not much writing on cattle farming by local experts. For any information on that, you will need to talk to people (i.e. agricultural extension officers) working for provincial departments of agriculture (they usually have some knowledge of livestock farming in their particular areas). the other source of information will be livestock feed producers such as Molatek and Voermol. They usually have product agents (look for these companies on the net) who will be happy to help with any questions. Then also talk to local farming associations – they are also likely to help. Then also read local farming related magazines and periodicals such as farmer's weekly, NAFU Farmer (internet periodical) and Farming SA – some of these are sold at your local CNA stores. Also do a general search on the internet and you will be suprised at what you come across with – sometimes local farmers and farming experts write articles and post them on various farming sites on the internet for anyone to read. For instance, see an article by a local South African guy called Tim Smith (“21 Essential Tips in Developing and Managing Small Herd of Beef Cattle” – http://www.howtoraisecattle.com). I hope this will help you.

  • William Thlapi

    Hi i am a south african,born in witbank.my elders are one of the claimes in south african.they have claim the farm in 1998.since then they get false statment from the office of land claim and the cpa in witbank.it is true to receive false statment when we asking,if the farm is still owen by the previous owener?they told us that the farm has been release,from thee nothing heppen.we still waiting for them to say guys we are now handing over farm to you. William Thlapi (Witbank) sun@webmail.co.za

  • Paqui Campos

    HELLO, MY NAME IS PAQUI AND I'M SPANISH.I LIVE IN THE SOUTH EAST OF SPAIN AND PEOPLE FROM AFRICA ARE COMING TO WORK IN AGRICULTURE. I KNOW ONE OF THEM WHOSE NAME IS FRAN AND HE COMES FROM A PLACE IN THE FOREST IN SOUTHN AFRICA CALLED ATCHAMELGA OR SO IT SOUNDS IN SPANISH. I CAN'T WRITE IT PROPERLY.I I AM VERY INTERESTED IN KNOWING ABOUT THE PLACE, ITS LOCATION, INDUSTRY, GEOGRAPY, ETC. I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF SOMEBODY COULD HELP ME

  • Ashwaniolyan

    i would like to take agriculture land for lease, if interested let me know………

    Ashwani

  • Peter

    Good day

    My Name is Peter Earle and I am looking for a market for earthworms and earth worm products. I supply vermicast, vermicompost, wormtea, worms, wormfarms and our newest project – the “doggy doofer”. These products are all in line with the “Go Green” movement.

    We have conducted experiments proving that our products are an excellent success rate in producing much sweeter and reduced disease in products. The maize product has been tested to show higher protein and energy than chemical fertilizers!

    The worm scenario is perfectly suited to households, sustainable rural agriculture and commercial farmers. The benefits of this way of farming are both economical and healthier on all levels, improving soil structure and fertility.

    I am prepared to run workshops on the use of these products, and the caring of worms.

    My contact details are :

    earlyworms@live.co.za

    0823473463 (cell)

    039 7575593 (home)

  • Ngozo

    Hi', I am an optimistic and enthusiastically under graduate from the CentralUniversity of Technology, Free State.I am doing my Third year in Agricultural management field, I attended anexperiential trainning during my second year and i completed acourse in viticulture and oenology.

    Can any body please help me with a job.

    My contacts:

    084 876 9524

    E-mail me at ngozojnr@executivemail.co.za

  • Jabulani M

    Hi, I would like to study agriculture/farming part-time i'm currently working full time but i have an interest in farming anyone who knows colleges for part-time study around joburg?

  • Sibongiseni Jonas

    Cn u pleas help me fimd a place where I can do inservice training in Beef Productionn

  • Ishmona

    Hi, I'm Ishmael and i'm south african. the is no place like that in SA ask that farmer again to write it down for you and maybe you can be helped

  • Mr. Mahomed

    Hi, I am basesd in Durban, South Africa, I am trying to market my produtcs in South Africa and Africa. (caned foods,rice, yellow corn, maize meal, etc)

    How do i get in touch with the right people?

    email: fcb@telkomsa.net

  • Mmlaher

    Hi I am looking for live chickens suppliers where can I fine a list

    email: mmlaher@gmail.com

  • Patience Lekganyane

    Hi Rajendra, my name is Patience Lekganyane. I am a co-owner of 10 ha (100 000 m2) of land which we are currently selling in De Deur Agricultural Estates close to Meyerton and Vereeniging in Gauteng Province, the economic hub of South Africa. Should you be interested. You are welcome to contact me on my e-mail, patience@molteno.co.za.

  • Jacob Israel

    Hi Mahomed.

    I am interested in your rice, can you be able to supply me with minimum of 60MT per month of white rice 5% and 25% broken, that must be delivered in Democratic Republic of Congo?

    Please respond: jacobkatu@hotmail.com

    Regards.

    Jacob Israel

    CEO JASI TRADDINGS

  • Jgreeff

    I owned and managed a very lucrative poultry farm in Gauteng for 20 years. I have invaluable knowledge about this specific area of agriculture, which I would like to share with previously disadvantaged farmers! I am now retired and living in Pretoria. Please contact me if you need advice and assitance with your farming requirements!
    J Greeff

  • Thabo Mokgethi

    email me your contacts @ thabo.mokgethi@yahoo.com

  • Thabo Mokgethi

    hi my name thabo mokgethi,i studied agric economics and i have been working as a trainee for one of the big companies in south africa.i have learned so many things in my learning curve.my plea is to any small emerging farmers to commercial farmers on any aspect that i can help with.i am not realy interested in money as such.just i wana help and grow agriculture in our country.please contact @ 084966337 or thabo.mokgethi@yahoo.com

  • Gail

    u can go to the higher market to purchase your produt Fikile.

  • tracy

    hi Thabo, I live in Cape Town so can’t help you directly, but if you have internet access and are very determined, log onto http://twitter.com/ and you might be able to find people who are following the same path/interests who could link you up. Please note I am a restaurateur and we are always seeking new/organic/ free range products from suppliers – the market is demanding it now. I have had to grow my own tomatoes & whole salad as the ones we buy in shops & from suppliers are so tasteless, I am also always looking for artichokes, endive, watercress & broad beans which are hard to get hold of here. (i am originally from UK and lived in France for 7 years)
    good luck!
    Tracy

  • S. Tau

    Evening Mr. J Greeff

    My name is S. Tau, please inbox me your contact – info@tauonline.co.za

    I stay in Centurion and have a plot that I want to turn into a poultry farm.

    Thank you and regards,
    S. Tau

  • Thomas

    Hi Greef,I am a young farmer in Kenya and just getting started in poultry farming in peri urban Nairobi.Please send me information on how to effectively manage this business
    Thomas tecnotradde@gmail.com

  • Tau_s

    Hi Mr. J. Greeff

    Please kindly give me your contact details, my Reverend has a plot and he asked me to make reseach on chicken farming. We stay in Olivenhoutbosch and we’d like to start as soon as possible.

    My e-mail address is tau@tauonline.co.za or tau_s@mtn.co.za

    Thank you and regards,
    Sootho

  • Africa Mokgele

    Dear Fikile my is Africa Mokgele
    I am interested in sunflower seeds,and let me know can you do constant supply? send me your details
    email:saacamo@gmail.com

  • tsebomokgele

    Hi my name is Africa Mokgele tsebo mokgele is my son,I am in Sunflower oil refining business,looking for sunflower seeds

    Contact me on

    Email:saacamo@gmail.com

    mobile:0781142102

  • Myadav

    Hello,
    We are manufacturer of agriculture mulch film in India and searching for the distributor for selling the mulch in south Africa. Anyone who is interested please email at myadav@ikonmultipack.com. The film is very good for agricultural activity. the growth can be rapid and yield can be much better ( around 30-40%) more by using the film. Awaiting your kind reply.

  • Myadav

    Dear All
    We are manufacturer of Agricultural mulch film in India and looking for the business in south Africa, Nigeria. We are looking for the distributor partner in the region and would like to know if anyone interested. There is a huge business awaiting in your region. ( Only serious inquiries will be entertained).

  • Maaki

    hi Thabo
    My name is Maaki and i am interested in starting a chicken farm in the Pretoria area. i am still compiling my plan and looking for a suitable area. do you have any ideas where i can look for a suitable farm, or any information you think i might need.
    maaki@jamrehab.co.za

  • Chris Maretele

    Good day we have a farm in Brits and started poultry about six months ago, we have been supplying chickens in Brits vicinity if interested give us a call Chris 082 512 2032 , Tshepo 072123 3861 or Thabo 073 627 0374.

  • Lloyd Turner

    I import Maize Meal to Zimbabwe. looking for a direct source. lloydturner@mweb.co.za

  • Andries Vannel

    I am interested in this business.My family is also a beneficiary of farms in Northern Cape I think of learning and then start a poultry farming
    Please give me your contact details or physical address so that I can call you and so that we can meet.I am staying in Pretoria
    Andries 0716883167

  • Mike

    good day.I have a desire to start farming with sheep and goats.I need to be connected to the right persons in the department of agriculture to assist in acquiring funds to either purchase or lease an operational farm.I am a hard worker and am not looking for a hand-out but an opportunity to be a part of the South African Agricultural Landscape.I am ready to learn.Any farmer or official out there that can assist.
    thanks
    mike bobby
    082 823 4611
    mike@kwa-eden.co.za

  • Vmadonsela

    Hello, can you kindly tell me how is your farm doing since you started operating in 2008, I am trying to start one and will definately need your invaluable input. Vusumuzi

  • Kabelon moima

    mr. Mokgethi this Kabelo moima i have read your comment and became interested in it.
    My family has 8 hectars of land that we just recently gained its title deed and we were looking to go into crop farming and could use any kind of help thaty we can get as many of us inexperienced and would really like your assistance in this issue. the premises is situated in wninterveldt IN NORHT WEST side3 of soshanguve, my namwe is kabelo moima and my contacts are 0727775552 my email is TNSMOIMA@gmail.com i will try toi cantact you reguarding the matter as soon as i can, but it would be highly appreciated if you could respomd to the mail.

  • Ramoshu Andrew

    Hi Greef,

    My name is Andrew Ramoshu, i'm really interested in poultry farming. Pls reply to my e-mail address below so we can arrange a meeting. Thanks
    my email address: ramoshu.andrew@gmail.co.za.

  • Adelaidemungofa

    hi Jgreeff
    My husband and I would like to start poultrey farming. we are living in Gauteng, and planning to move to Meyerton or Pretoria. We would very much appreciate any tips on farming and how we can obtain any financial assistance from the government or banks.

    my email address is : adelaidemungofa@yahoo.com.sg
    Thanks a lot in advance.
    Adelaide Mtyanda

  • macpercy

    my name is percy, a final year agric student at the university of the free state,if someone knows where i can get an internship or a job, just for experience i would appreciate it. can you please email me at lsenye@gmail.com thank you

  • Lwando

    who wrote the article?

  • Nthabi

    Hi I'm in the process of starting poultry farming, I need assistant on where can I get funding and what are the requirements.

  • Oteng Ntshole

    Jgreeff, in currently an advocate practising in Rustenburg. I would like to start a pig farm. I need assistance and guidance please help. my name is Oteng Ntshole, cell no 072 754 1073 and emai: oteng.ntshole@gmail.com

  • Sandile

    Good day 2 all my name is Sandile,i need help with starting a hub for Fruit n vage Market in my region, becouse we have or we are sarounded by farms that produce good fruits n vages than are taken to joburg market so as a region we are in need of a hub.Pls anyone help

    Thanks
    my contects 078 524 3010 or
    sandilemalanga@gmail.com

  • Fredgamble

    Hello Rajendra my name is Fred. I have very fertile land, with very strong mountain spring water that supply a large south african river based in northern KwaZulu Natal. We need active investors that will also be involved. there is enough space for large scale vegetable and poultry farming as well as sheep.
    fredgamble@rocketmail.com

  • Bogdan

    I can buy your sunflowers oil.
    Bogdan 0766771336

  • norbert

    Dear Tracy,

    I have a female client that wants to invest in South Africa but needs someone who can assist her invest in SA so that the profit will be sharely mutually between you and my client.

    If you can handle this kindly respond to this mail so that we can discuss in details.

    I wait urgently to hear from you.

    Best regards,
    Norbert Donmuaego
    paboboo1968@gmail.com

  • Siyabala

    i am in the trading business i get a lot of calls for food products if your product is good and the price is right i can move all your products

    what you have to do is come and meet me so i can arrange how to sell your products

  • Sureshveluevsuresh

    My name is Mr Suresh from India I would like to know about agriculture land in South africa
    which we get in lease from the govt of South africa kindly give information
    My E-Mail:-sureshveluevsuresh@gmail.com

  • Christopher mothapo

    good day.I have a desire to start farming with growing crops and cattles.I need to be connected to the right persons in the department of agriculture to assist in acquiring funds to either purchase or lease an operational farm.I am a hard worker and am not looking for a hand-out but an opportunity to be a part of the South African Agricultural Landscape.I am ready to learn.Any farmer or official out there that can assist.
    thanks
    christopher mothapo 0722906918/0738005493 christophermothapoi@yahoo.com

  • Skumar0960

    My Name is Shiva Kumar I am interested in dairy and agriculture.I am ready to invest & work.kindly give me any details pertaining to leasing of land by the Govt of South Africa
    Shiva kumar email ID (skumar0960@gmail.com) +919845323569

  • Ntu

    i am also in that process, which province are u, have u got anything yet?

  • Sonja Nel

    I am doing a case study for my business studies, and would interested only for academic purposes in what it would cost to lease farm land. Reason being, my business idea is to lease farm land and sublease it to people in the surrounds as pieces of land to grow organic vegetables on – the idea is to sell a breakaway for dads and moms to take their kids to do some farming (on a small scale), be organically aware, and have the pleasure of growing and eating their own veg. Added to this is the whole labour requirement plus the need for seeds, implementation etc. For now I am doing research to see if it is a viable options, and this is only for academic purpose. My request is would you be interested in assisting with cost for leasing, ideas and experience, your benefit would be a great business plan that I will provide you with. Please let me know your thoughts and ideas and if you are interested.

  • SonjaNel

    I am doing a case study for my business studies, and would interested only for academic purposes in what it would cost to lease farm land. Reason being, my business idea is to lease farm land and sublease it to people in the surrounds as pieces of land to grow organic vegetables on – the idea is to sell a breakaway for dads and moms to take their kids to do some farming (on a small scale), be organically aware, and have the pleasure of growing and eating their own veg. Added to this is the whole labor requirement plus the need for seeds, implementation etc. For now I am doing research to see if it is a viable options, and this is only for academic purpose. My request is would you be interested in assisting with cost for leasing, ideas and experience,. Please let me know your thoughts and ideas and if you are interested in assisting with this academic proposal.

  • PATRICIA

    HI CHRIS

    I AM INTERESTED

  • Ebosha

    Am looking for sunflower seeds to buy.email me on ebosha@hotmail.com or ring Godfrey on 0761404671

  • Ebosha

    Am looking for sunflower seeds in large quantities.email me on ebosha@hotmail.com or call Godfrey on 0761404671

  • Fredrick

    Hello am Fredrick,
    an international cultural and industrial products specialist,if you need and want to carry out any business and you need and advicer or a sourcer you are free to drop me a message,i can provide you good supplier or good buyer at any location of yours in the world which you are interested.I had been doing this fpr the past 7 years now,furthermore if you want to market your products i operate and clean and good marketing software system,so if you want your products known worldwide then email me.contact me only by email or phone call on. email

    infolinebegood@gmail.com or call +23775829639

  • Mokoenamk

    I would like to correspond with people/farmers already in poultry and piggery production, i have 89.9hacters of land that i want to utilise fully.
    0723332385 kokeletso

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  • bree

    I would like to know about forrestry and timber in Knysna

  • Thabo Radebe

    We supply food and vegetable to the YOU, including Sunflower,Maize, Rice, Flower and Broilers Chicks to the Market.

    If you are interested call us on (011) 463 0886 or 0729761705

  • Rosejongwe

    I am a chicken farmer in Bronkhorstspruit and can supply chickens up to 1500 per week, live or slaughtered.

    If you are interested please call 082 855 9008

  • Rosejongwe

    Hi, I can supply you with chickens up to about 1500 per week, these can be live or slaughtered. i farm in Bronkhorstspruit. If interested please call me on 082 855 9008. My email is rosejongwe@gmail.com

  • Ebosha

    l can supply cotton oil meal to feed animals chickens,pigs, cattles e.t.c ebosha@hotmail.com

  • Bongi Shangase

    Hi Mr Greeff, My name is Bongi Shangase, I am preparing to start a broiler chicken farm in May this year. I am a previously disadvantaged black female farmer. My e-mail adress is bongi.shangase@ovi.com. I will really appreciate your advice and assistance and your knowledge on how to do this business sucessfully. I will appreciate if you can drop me an e-mail. Thank you bongi

  • Tladi Aaron

    im tladi doing ma final year studying agricultural managemnt at CUT Free State, if you acn find help on what u wana start with….i can manage them as part of experience…..Tladi.aaron@yahoo.com

  • Anthony

    Hi Nthabi, I have just started in Rustenburg with paultry, give me a call 0724230037

  • Mmanyati

    What is the current status of these issues in South Africa? in SADC?

  • joseph

    my name is rick my email is mmtrading@rocketmail.com send me a brochure of your products including a detailed description

  • Alamgir Mohammad

    Please send some information about leasing rice field at South Africa.

  • Sol

    I need land to lease for farming.
    contact 0729761705

  • Kguzu9

    hi ntabi we are a company that is looking for young black people who are interested in agriculture and farming. we are in the process of collectin a data base of young black applicants so that we can start looking at assisting you with your business. please get back to me on kguzu9@yahoo.com so that i can  get you as apart of our data base.

  • Leratonunu

    im a very dedicated student studying agriculture. i can't seem to be getting ahold on bursury forms…. can anyone help me please.

  • Tumi

    We are  an NGO interested in agriculture/farming, we  have secured  land  and need advice and  access to finances, please  contact  Tumi on 073 382 8591

  • Beryl Duff

    We have a small holding, and have planted Protea for commercial purposes.  We would like to also grow artichokes on our land and wish to source farmers in SA to purchase bulk seesseelings, and get further advise.  Please can you assist

  • Boitumelo Ngwenya

    come on, does your number work?

  • Bhekifa matshenja

    we are Dooronkop farmers primary cooperative working in Doornkop plot 49 IQ 239, our biggest problem is the City they have been building houses on phase 1 ever since 2008 and currently on pause of their project, we are situated on phase 3 and have sourced funding from the DTI to start a poultry project and they dont want us to renew our lease agreement because of their project which is taking forever, we are youth group with the objective to create employment,human development and to skill the communitys. please help the young. Bhekifa Matshenja 0718913723799283983

  • Gerald

    Hi Rose. Can you supply 2000 birds a week. They must however be grown in an environmentally controlled environment and be delivered. Please let me know what you can do or not. Thanks Gerald e-mail wachenheimerfoods@telkomsa.net

  • Brian Mokhawana

    Hello guys, my family have a farm 85 hectares of land right in the beginning of Limpopo. problem is funding, can you guys assist with information regarding that or any body you know that deal with investments on farming. we have two chicken houses but looking to venture into Potato farming and the market is not a problem.

  • Alastair

    Very informative article.

  • Alastair

    Dear Brian funding can be arranged, contact Alastair @ alastairiris@gmail.com or 076 8722 913.

  • http://www.facebook.com/mat.spikey Mat Spikey

    hi my name is venkat. me and my friends want to do agriculture and cattle breeding program in africa :) we are trained skilled and educated in this field. we are looking forward if any possiblity is available :) we are from india :)    

    my mail id is venkatesh1989@live.in/ ph num- 91-8884681142

  • http://www.facebook.com/mat.spikey Mat Spikey

    hi i am looking forward to do intensive agriculture in africa :)

    need info about it 
    venkatesh1989@live.in

  • mo

    hi im currently studying Bsc. Agric with soil and water mangement. my major is Horticulture. i am only in my first year, but would like to know of any job opportunities/bursaries that i may be able to apply for. Anyone with info kindly email me at 16144759@sun.ac.za.
    @sun:disqus 
    thanx alot :)

  • Jacobsannemarie

    Hi. can someone please tell me where I can find the most recent population statistics for farm animals?
    Thank you!

  • Bushveldadventures

    We have a adventure bussines and doing well.we want to by the farm we are renting at the moment.but funding is the problem .any help is welcom

  • Sipambi

    Hallo i hold a Bsc Degree in Land and water resources management and agriculture.I AM CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A JOB AND WILLING TO START WORKING ANYTIME.You can contact me on keimormzee@rocketmail.com

  • Emunyai

    Hi

    I can assist, email: emunyai@gmail.com

  • Ridwaan

    Hi Guys..
    I am quite new in the agriculture industry, but i do have a very interesting product which, by the looks of it and after some intense research, is a more viable, healthier, economical and better replacement to your run of the mill fertilizers. As I said, I am quite new in this industry and am looking for some help on wat is the best way for marketing and distribution of this product. Any help will be appreciated. My email is venicetrading@telkomsa.net. Thanks.

  • McoseleliM

    I am Mr Mashiyi. I looking a funding for  chicken frming

  • Soil

    Check the
     DAFF website, they publish abstract of agricultural stats that may be useful

  • Nthabisengmatome
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  • Thabani Dube

    Hi Jgreeff, I am Thabani Dube living in Newcastle KZN. I am in the process of starting a poultry business. I am busy doing a business plan for funding purposes. I have done extensive research but still need guidance in finalising the business plan. If you are able to forward me your email address of contact details so I can contact you.

  • Reginald Sekei

    I need info. on Goverment assistance to acquire a loan to purchase a farm worth 400ha.
    The farm will be used for Live stock production.
    Contact: regimo@workmail.co.za

  • Siphugu steven

    hi guys
    i am currently doing animal production ( animal science ) i want to know how to market job after i complete it.. and as new person in the field is it possible start my new farm or does it require me to work for government or non-governmental organizations before i could think of my own farm? and where do i get help or starter for that particular farm. how much does it require from me to start it? 
    your advice will be highly appreciate 
    my email address is siphugu11@gmail.com

  • Yehheni

    hi guys
    Please help me identify a sustainable farming enterprise around KZN or Mpumalanga in South Africa. i need a case study to illustrate an economically viable, socially sound and environmentally friendly (sustainable) farming. obvious it has to be an organic farm with multienterprises for achieving satisfactory gross margins

  • Nolulamo

    MR  GEEF
    i am  female farmer on the eastern cape . i farm broiler chicks and chickens which i sell to small traders and hawkers. i would appreciate your advice on how to stay successfull in this business. do you know where i can get funding for my business? thank you

  • Marlo Clase

    hallo there. a friend of mine from NL is looking for a farm that can be made viable, eco friendly and sustainable. hes has experience in animals, beef and milk, but would not mind doing something els. he has shown interest in bio fuels aswell. western and eastern cape would be ideal. can anyone outhere help me please. what are good land prices to pay? help
    marlo

  • Vishalmohanlal

    Hi Suresh, where in India are you from.
    Email me vishalmohanlal@yahoo:disqus  .com

  • Pamo

    Hey Nthabi
    Land Bank has various financial packages available, visit the website

  • Nhplett

    Hi … are you still looking? Please mail me at nhplett@gmail.com i have many gorgeous farms for you to choose from

  • Mushamulat

    how can i get the bursary?

  • https://me.yahoo.com/a/THYZ9MxzhZx2CABVN1jjVPaezGTt#7f92a sam.jir

    I stand on my feet that, Good-luck will not be able to rule this country with his governor's in PDP. Because,the government of PDP  is a tyranny-government, which they believe in sharing money and building mansion in south-Africa.And even allowing our university to go on strike.

  • Mark

    Hi guys

    I would like to know how i can get government assistance in either purchasing or leasing a farm.I would like to get involve in live stock farming.
    My email is markav@webmail.co.za

  • Zeldas

    I have a plot on the North Coast of KZN which I’d like to start goat farming. How do I get funding?

  • Zeldas

    Hi Gerald

    Contact Geraldine on 0837835920, Ben on 0823698602.

    Regards
    Zelda

  • Kg Ramphela

    hi im kagiso ramphela im looking for a potatoe supplier in balk as will be working under an npo if you now one or you have a farm of potatoes pls drop me an email at kg.ramphela@gmail.com contact 078 508 7595 your help will be highly appreciated

  • P.G

    does anyone knw where i can get fast moving goods(rice and oil etc.) that are easy to store in durban,must be in bulk and cheap…..reply to pgovender007@gmail.com

  • Ede erdely

    Hello interested Job Seekers,

    I am Ede Erdely of the Immigrant Department of London Chambers of Commerce . I am the Public Relations officer,i write to invite  job Seekers of our On-going Immigrant Visa program  tagged Live and Work in London.

    This program provides job opportunity for 30 immigrant job seekers ranging from Asia, Europe,Africa and Americans here in London .

    This is the 3rd of its Kind since its inception in 2004.if you are interested kindly write back to this office so that I can intimate you more about the programs and the qualifications required.
    Sincerely Yours

    Mr Gerald Smith PR (Immigrant Visa Department London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
    +447045751642
    my private box: edeerdely@yahoo.com

  • munyua

    Hi Mr smith, iam in kenya iam i eligible to enter the program.

    Regrds Simon.

    email: smunyua@gmail.com

  • Phathu

    hi Brain. i also have a farm in Limpopo. can you advice me on the market for cash crops. i was looking at Pepper or potatoes. you can e-mail me @ malwela@yahoo.com or 0795274901

  • Phathu

    hi there. i am a young farmer in Limpopo. i specialise in cash crops. especially Pepper, spanspek, potatoes, butternut etc. i am looking for a supplier i can directly plan my products for. we can get into an arrangement about the quantity and specific crop. i also welcome any advice on the possible market for my products.

    Phathu

  • Viswa_sai2000

    i want invest money for long lease. we need lands for paddy development.which place is good  for us.

  • v.s.prasad

    we are amb agro agencies india. we want land for lease for 30 years. about 1000hectatrs.we develop paddy,sugarcane,pulses.we want to invest money. what is the government policy.we are from india south side.our place known as bowel of rice.
    my e-mail ambagro@gmail.com  ,viswasai2000@gmail:disqus .com
    regards
    v.s.prasad

  • Sphelele Gwamanda

    i need funding for my poultry farming and vegetable farming project.

  • Susan

    Contact me Phathu – post your email adress here

  • Susan

    Landbank have launched a new product called REM – as long as you have access to land and can borrow as an idividual – depending on what you do, you can access funding up to R1mil at preferential interest rates between 3 – 5%.  There are conditions but this is the first time that ven people in tribal trustland areas can access finance – good luck!

  • Tmalatsi

    Hi Mat! I have access of 20 thousand hectors of agricultural land in the North West Province, ready for agricultural projects. Tell me what do you want to do and how is it going to be marketed. Please provide more info and we could get in to business. tmalatsi@gpl.gov.za

  • Tmalatsi

    Dear Shiva! According to my knowledge the government of South Africa is not leasing land. However you could negotiate with local communities and tribal authorities that have lots of land. I recently negotiated 20 thousand hectors of land for agricultural purposes. My interest is to get Indian companies that can invest for any crop farming and inreturn market the product in India or any where in the world. tmalatsi@gpl.gov.za

  • Sasadfaawdf

    how do the people there adapt to their  surroundings?

  • Nonhlanhla Nkosi

    hi there my name is nonhlanhla want to get into farming industry but i battle to find the right partners. i’m in Mpumalanga Piet Retief.PLEASE ADVISE AND I I  WILL NEEDING MORE INFORMATION.

    CELL 0720107975 E-MAIL:  nnkosi345@gmail.com

  • Popesfarm

    Dear  Agriculture,
    Forestry, Land and Readers.

    We are currently looking for a buyer to buy a
    piece of our beautiful farm in the Free State Province our town Boshof,
    although Kimberley in the Northern Cape is only 40km from the farm. The farm
    is  3200 ha +-  and our price per ha is R 5 000. It may sound
    like a lot but this piece of land has a lot of potential. The farm is excellent
    for Wild life, seeing that this area of farms is very popular under Hunters and
    Tourists. The Hunting and Tourist rates is growing every year. The farm is also
     a good area  for Cattle and Sheep. This farm is only land
    and doesn’t consist of any residential. So it is good for Farming or if you want
    to start a Lodge or Safari business.

    Please Note that we are urgently looking for a
    buyer!!! We have to sell this beautiful farm because of financial reasons. If anybody
    want more information and photo’s of the farm please contact Douglas Pope at
    078 372 3404 or E-mail me popesfarm@gmail.com  Thank you.       

  • Popesfarm

    I am sorry for the wrong information about the
    amount of ha in my former comment. The farm consists of  2582 ha. Thank you. 

  • RefilweM

    apply for mafisa loan from department of agriculture but through one of the financial institutions disbursing those funds

  • Bgshongwe

     Hi Nonhlanhla

    Finding the right partner is actually the bigest challenge in Agri, but we as the dept of Agric in mpumalanga are working on a programme that aim at geting strategic partners for our farmers , do u have land? if not what is it do  u will be bring into any partnership

    If u rely interested contact me at +27 13 766 6038

  • Bgshongwe

     Hi sir

    If u are rely interested in investing money in agric

    I am in contact with a number of farmers in Mpumalananga , u can give me a call at +27 13 766 6038 or +82 253 2375 , i have visited India last year decemeber 2011 , Bangalore , Please we only need invested not people who want money from government or the farmers

  • Siyabonga Masango

    I am a young man looking to enter into farming and at the current moment i do not know any thing about the trade so if anyone has any information please reply through sbmasango@gmail.com

  • Nmbave

    Hi Bgshongwe

    I also interested in farming and would like to start one in Gauteng. So i would to know who do i contact here in Gauteng.

  • Edrabile

    hi iam interested in starting a hatchery, where can I sell the eggs?? where do i buy fertilised eggs??
    please help
    edrabile@gmail.com

  • Edrabile

    Hi everyone i live in the pretoria area, iam interested in starting a hatchery, where can i get fertilised eggs, and sell the day old chicks??
    edrabile@gmail.com

  • Agc rohrbeck

    Good day,

    I have a good concept in farming and need land in the Tzaneen area as well as funding to start a concept in farming that will create between 20 to 300 jobs in a term of 3 years, I am white but would like to get involved in training and assisting black farmers in making a sucess in this specific product, I am interested in a patener ship either with the goverment or an induvidual, as this concept and product is starting to be highly sought after, there are very few farms in South africa that is working with this product and I would like to begin this on a big scale, but does not have the capital recourses to do. if any person or organasation can assist.Please contact me only if you are serious about my concept and are intresting in making me an offer or partnership deal or financing in what I want to do.contact me on agcrohrbeck@gmail.com

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