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Page 1: Agriculture Ĥouse (Pty) Ltd · ABOUT THE COMPANY Established in 2007, Agriculture House (AGH), is a specialist agribusiness development company based in KwaZulu-Natal Province. The

Agriculture Ĥouse (Pty) Ltd“facilitating the transition from emerging to commercial agriculture”

COMPANY PROFILE

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CONTENTS

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CEO’S STATEMENT

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

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OUR HISTORY

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CORE SERVICES

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OUR TEAM

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MANAGEMENT AND

OPERATIONS

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LIST OF CLIENTS

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RECENT PROJECTS

COMPLETED

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CEO’S STATEMENT

Making a difference is what drives me and Agriculture House Team.

What I cherish most about Agriculture House is the contribution we are making in

improving the lives of the farming communities, small and medium-scale farmers

in KwaZulu-Natal.

We have provided advise and facilitated access to stable market to more than 200

farmers in KwaZulu-Natal. Without such a market, these farmers would still be

losing their products, with no growth prospects.

I am grateful to retailers that are buying agricultural products from Agriculture

House and the willingness from Government to support these farmers. This has

created sustainable job opportunities to several poor rural families.

Mr Sifiso Myeni – CEO & Founder

Sifiso has over 20 years of experience in agribusiness

value chain development. He is a hands on leader

who motivates the team to drive Agriculture House

to success.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in 2007, Agriculture House (AGH), is a specialist

agribusiness development company based in KwaZulu-Natal

Province. The company is wholly Black-owned with Level 1 B-BEE

status.

Operations are organized into three divisions, namely, Farming

Services, Agribusiness Consulting Services and ICT Divisions.

Agriculture House has implemented a diverse number of high

impact strategic projects for various clients in South Africa and

remains one of the very few Black-owned companies with in-depth

expertise in the agricultural sector value chains and agro-clusters

development.

VISION

Aspired to be a trusted centre for

knowledge in agribusiness value chain

development.

MISSION

To provide quality products, practical and

reliable solutions to meet the needs of

our customers

VALUES

Excellence

Passion

Professionalism

Dedication

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OUR HISTORY

2007, Agriculture House is

established

2009, 1st Project with

eThekwini Cato Manor ABM

2010, 2nd Project with

eThekwini Rural ABM

2012, Independent Dairy

Project (Cluster)

2013, Independent Grain

Projects (Cluster)

2014, Independent Grain

Projects (Cluster)

2015, start of the farming

operation

2016, expansion of the farming

operation

2016, Start of Access to

Market Project (18

Farmers in the district)

2016, expansion of Access to

Market Project (7 Farmers)

2016, 1st White-Owned

Commercial Project

(Eagle Eye – Agro-

Processing)

2018, Expansion of

Access to Market Project

2018, Sheepcor Midlands

Project

2019, eThekwini Agribusiness

Master Plan

2019, Sheep Value Chain

Feasibility Study

2020, RCL (B22) Farm Assessment

2019, eThekwini Sheep Value

Chain Feasibility Study

2018, NIH Farm

Assessments

2017, Old Mutual Masisizane

Fund CEDP Project

Assessment (All Districts)

2018, Old Mutual Masisizane

Fund Flagship Project

Assessment (Harry Gwala &

Alfred Nzo Districts)

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CORE SERVICES

1. Consulting Services Division

❑ Feasibility / Technical Studies

❑ Due Diligence

❑ Financial Modelling

❑ Production Modelling

❑ Business Valuation

❑ Business Planning

❑ Project Implementation & Monitoring

❑ Training & Mentorship

❑ Turnaround and Restructuring

❑ Social Facilitation

❑ Agro-Cluster Design, Establishment &

Management

❑ Agro-Value Chain Design &

Implementation

❑ Sector intelligence and markets analysis

2. ICT Division

❑ Developing Agri ICT Software for

Demand Management (Agri Smart Pro 1

& 2)

❑ ICT Project Management and

Monitoring Tools (Agri Smart Pro 3)

❑ Smart Data Base

❑ E-Learning Software

3. Farming Services Division

❑ Fresh Produce Farming

❑ Supply of Agricultural Commodities (grain,

beans, fruits, vegetables, milk and maas) to

various markets

❑ Small farmer development and market

access

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Feasibility & Technical Studies –this is an assessment of the practicality of a proposed agricultural enterprise or value chain involving

analysis of various aspects. Feasibility study process is shown in Figure 1.

Compliance

Support &

Growth

Potential

Human

Capital

Production

Resources /

Infrastructure

Raw

Material

Financial

Analysis

Markets

Logistics

FEASIBILITY / TECHNICAL

STUDY

Figure 1: Agri House Feasibility Study Process

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Due diligence (DD) is an extensive process undertaken in order to thoroughly and completely assess the performance of a business prior investment, purchase

or review. It involves assessing target company's business, assets, capabilities and financial performance. It is an investigation, audit, or review performed to

confirm the facts of a matter under consideration.

Common DD types conducted by Agriculture House are:

1. Administrative DD is the aspect of due diligence that involves verifying admin-related items.

2. Financial DD seeks to check whether the financials are accurate or not. Financial DD aims to provide a thorough understanding of all the company’s

financials, including, but not restricted to, financial statements, projections and the basis of such projections, capital expenditure plan, debtors and creditors,

etc. The financial due diligence process also involves analysis of major customer accounts, fixed and variable cost analysis, analysis of profit margins, and

examination of internal control procedures. It also examines the company’s order book and sales pipeline to create better (more accurate) projections.

3. Asset DD examines the schedule of fixed assets and their locations, all lease agreements for equipment, a schedule of sales and purchases of major capital

equipment, real estate deeds, mortgages, title policies, and use permits.

4. Human Resources DD includes the analysis of all human resources related aspects such as total number of employees, salary / wage bill, the skills within

the company, HR policies, compliance with labour laws etc.

5. Environmental DD this part of the Due process is related to environmental regulation and the company’s compliance to such regulation. This also include

reviewing and validation of permits and licenses.

6. Taxes DD is a review of all taxes the company is required to pay and ensuring their proper calculation with no intention of under-reporting of taxes

including verifying whether there are any tax-related case pending with the tax authorities.

7. Intellectual Property DD assessment of intangible assets that differentiates the company’s products and services from its competitors such as patents,

copyrights etc.

8. Legal DD typically includes examination of the all contracts and agreements of the business including board and shareholders minutes of the meetings.

9. Customers DD or Clients’ DD includes a close look at the current and potential company’s customer base and their purchase pattens.

10. Strategic Fit DD is about evaluating the relevance of the company in the broader market and industry.

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

Financial Modelling is the task of building an abstract representation of a real world financial situation. This is a mathematical model designed to represent the

performance of a financial asset or portfolio of a business, project, enterprise or any other investment. Agriculture House has developed a number of financial

models for internal use and for its clients. The common financial models are:

1. Three Statement Model

2. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model

3. Merger & Acquisition Model (M&A)

4. Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Model

5. Sum of the Parts Model

6. Consolidation Model

7. Enterprise Budget Model

8. Forecasting Model

9. Option Pricing Model

Production System and Management Modelling is the set of interconnected input-output elements and is made up of three component parts namely inputs,

process and outputs. It is comprised of multidimensional components and drivers that interact in complex ways to influence production sustainability. Agriculture

House uses different types of modelling for each type of production system and area.

Business evaluation is the process of determining the economic worth of an asset or company under certain assumptions and limiting conditions. We use any

of three types of business valuation approaches:

• Asset-based approach

• Market approach

• Income approach

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

Project implementation is the project execution phase. Agriculture House uses a number of management tools techniques to execute projects. The commonly

used are:

Classic technique – This traditional technique includes preparing a plan of upcoming work, estimating tasks to perform, allocating resources, providing and

getting feedback from the team, and monitoring quality and deadlines.

Waterfall technique - This technique is also considered traditional, but it takes the simple classic approach to the new level. As its name suggests, the technique

is based on the sequential performance of tasks. The next step starts when the previous one is accomplished. To monitor progress and performed steps, Gantt

charts are often used, as they provide a clear visual representation of phases and dependencies.

Agile Project Management this method is a set of principles based on the value-centered approach. It prescribes dividing project work into short sprints, using

adaptive planning and continual improvement, and fostering teams’ self-organization and collaboration targeted to producing maximum value. Agile frameworks

include such techniques as Scrum, Kanban, DSDM etc.

Rational Unified Process (RUP) is a framework designed for software development teams and projects. It prescribes implementing an iterative development

process, where feedback from product users is considered for planning future development phases.

Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) is one of widely used approaches in various areas. It involves complex and detailed planning, and visual

tracking of work results on PERT charts. Its core part is the analysis of tasks performed within the project.

Critical Path Technique is an algorithm for scheduling and planning project works that is often used in conjunction with the PERT method discussed above. This

technique involves detecting the longest path (sequence of tasks) from the beginning to the end of a project, and defining the critical tasks. Critical are tasks that

influence the deadlines of the entire project, and require closer attention and thorough control.

Extreme Project Management it is focused on human factor in project management rather than on formal methods and rigid phases.

Business Planning is process of determining a commercial enterprise's objectives, strategies and projected actions in order to promote its survival and

development within a given time frame. The outcome of the business planning process is the business plan which is a document that summarizes the operational

and financial objectives of a business and contains the detailed plans and budgets showing how the objectives are to be realized. To-date Agriculture House has

developed a handful of bankable business plans for commercial high impact strategic initiatives.

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

Training and Mentorship – Agriculture House has partnered with several training providers that offer accredited training courses. These providers provide

prescribe training to all Agriculture House clients. Mentorship is provided by industry experts within Agriculture House and independent partners.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)- projects are unique in design, implementation and objectives. Agriculture House develops M&E framework for each project

implemented.

Turnaround and restructuring management is the process of transforming a loss-making enterprise into a profit-making. It is the renewal aimed at saving

straggling farming entities and to rectifying deficiencies in operations that will ultimately lead to a profit generating situation. Restructuring refers to the

rearrangement of financial obligations of the business to lessen its financial burden or improve performance.

Social Facilitation – is educational community engagement aimed at soliciting buy-ins in projects and to promote collaboration amongst community members

themselves, community and other stakeholders in projects. Agriculture House used various social facilitation techniques.

Agro-cluster is a concept of farming based on collaboration, sharing of production resources and infrastructure, markets and technical expertise by a group of

producers. The overall aim is to promote competitiveness and to maximize benefits associated with economies of scale. Agriculture House is the leader in South

Africa in agro-cluster formation and has developed tools and techniques for agro-cluster development.

Agri-Hub – is a secondary agricultural production centre established for value addition of various primary products from within the same locality or region. Agri-

Hubs act as a conduit to markets by providing support to primary producers to maintain or improve supply of raw primary products for value addition. Agri-hubs

are also an integral part of maturing agro-clusters and value chain development. Agriculture House has vast experience in the establishment of Agri Food Hubs

and the team has contributed in several research papers in the concept of Agri Food Hubs including establishment.

Agri-Value Chains - is the flow of agricultural primary products from producers to end users. As the products progress from producers, they are being

transformed into different forms until they reach the end state or final product. Agriculture House has developed tools and techniques for mapping and

establishing various agri-value chains.

Sector and Market Intelligence - means having an in-depth understanding of the sector and be able to analyse and interpret most recent data regarding the

sector and its various sub-sectors for planning and decision making. Agriculture House is providing this service to few of its clients wanting to invest in this sector.

The data ranges from technical, policies, international trade to markets’ related data.

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• Agriculture House has developed customized ICT software solutions for the group and customers. The software is called The Agri Smart Pro, with versions 1

to 3. These applications can manage various agricultural value chains i.e. from farmer, logistics to markets etc

• Agriculture House has also developed Smart Data Base for Farmers used as a planning and monitoring tool for production on farms.

• Agri-Smart Pro is a custom software designed to meet specific business and operational needs.

• Every business has its own unique requirements, it is challenging to solve multiple tasks in one product. So, developing custom software is always a solution

because it can fulfil multiple functions than a standard software.

• This software has the following capabilities:

1. Adaptability

ASP is flexible and adaptable to each unique business environment, which allows the system to meet any company’s requirements present and in future (the

system will never be out-dated or obsolete)

2. Secured Data Management

ASP is able to keep any form of data such as full profile of a farmer, maps, business plans, registration documents, IDs, financial records, reports, bank statements,

photos etc.

3. Security (SSL Certificate)

The system is safe and secured better than most standard software. This ensures that clients / farmers information is kept safe. In addition, users are also given

different user rights i.e. some users will only see what is relevant to them whilst others will see everything in the system.

4. Data Recovery

No user can delete information on the system. Even if something gets deleted, we can be able to retrieve it and restore in the system. Only system administrators

can be able to remove any piece of information.

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5. Audit Ready M&E Tool

The system is audit ready, it can be used as a monitoring and evaluation tool e.g. it can generate reports on total agricultural land in the province or specific

areas, land under production, type of farming operations, number of jobs created, types of support provided (financial and non-financial support), it can also

assist in sharing information, etc.

6. Scalable

The software is developed for the long-term plans and we can conveniently scale this software to meet the business requirements. i.e. currently 10 000 users can

work on the system without any problems or system getting slow. We can also scale this up to 50 000 or 10 000 users, even more.

7. Support

There is always technical support plan which is a significant benefit from a custom application. Businesses can have access to support team involved in the

processes of developing the application. All the issues can be solved efficiently. Depending on the number of users the plan is to set-up a 24/7 call centre for the

system.

8. Business Process Simplified

The system is designed to simplify any business process. e.g. the system can be customised such that farmers can apply for support from online and do

everything in the system etc.

“There is no system like this in the entire country. Departments of Agriculture (KZN DARD), DAFF and DRDLR (national) do not have smart data base

for farmers (they are still using excel spread sheets)”

“eThekwini Municipality is the first municipality in the country that has this software. The software was interrogated by IT department within the

Municipality and it complies with IT standards and policies of the municipality.”

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

Poultry (Broilers & Layers)

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From small family-type turnkey units, up to fully automatic and modern

integration commercial units including all the production chain from the hatchery

to the plate.

Agriculture House also works with industry experts in the poultry field to provide tested solutions to customers and

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Pigs, Goats, Sheep & Cattle

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Full range of solutions for husbandry and meat production starting from grazing areas, feedlot, feeding

centres, treatment areas and slaughterhouses up to a full running profitable farm.

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Vegetables and Field Crops

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From small scale production of +/-1ha to commercial operations of above1000ha, we provide

solutions and expertise to grow various vegetables and field crops and linkages with markets.

Agriculture House has designed grain clusters involving 52 small farmers farming on 5000ha in Alfred Nzo and Harry GwalaDistricts.

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Agro-Logistics

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Agriculture House has its own fleet of trucks to deliver agricultural produce to customers. These trucks have become an integral part of market

access.

Own Fleet of trucks to move fresh produce from farms to customers and maintaining freshness & quality

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Feed Mill & Mechanization

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Large variety of feed mills including silos for storage and packing facilities designed for maize meal and livestock feed

production. Agriculture House has also designed mechanization scheme for Old Mutual Masisizane Fund Flagship Project

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS Dairy Operations We have set-up commercial dairy farm operations using the latest technology for milk production and processing of

dairy products.

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OUR TEAM

Our team is our most valuable asset. The team consist of first-class specialists and

professional managers with over 140 years cumulative experience in the agricultural sector.

We have a “One Team” attitude and approach to work. We engage equally and efficiently to

deliver services to our clients.

Although we have a pragmatic drive for action, our approach is also sensible, friendly as we

collaborate with stakeholders and farming communities to achieve our business goals.

We care about the relationships we build with our clients and farmers, just as much as we care

about getting things done and providing quality services to meet the needs of our customers.

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MANAGEMENT & SENIOR TECHNICAL TEAM

Sifiso Myeni (PhD Candidate)CEO & Agribusiness Value Chain

Development Specialist

Over 20 years of in-depth experience in the

development of agricultural value chains and

agro-clusters.

Qualifications:

(PhD Agribusiness Candidate), MSA, B.Sc. (Agric),

Senior Cert. Sugarcane Agriculture

Previous Positions Held:

Head Agribusiness Development, SME

Development Manager, KZN Provincial Manager

at Old Mutual Masisizane Fund

Professional Membership:

Agricultural Economics Association of South

Africa (AEASA)

South African Society for Animal Science

(SASAS)

South African Society of Crop Production

(SASCP)

Vusi MadonselaHead: Farmer

Development & Support

Over 18 years of vast experience

in enterprises development and

support.

Qualifications:

BML, Cert. Agribusiness

Management, MAP, Dipl. Project

Management

Previous Positions Held:

Worked in three major banks as

Credit Analyst and Portfolio

Manager. Also worked as

Investment Officer at NYDA, Land

Bank and Post Investment

Associate at Old Mutual

Rhonnie MananaSenior Finance & Risk Analyst

Over 13 years of extensive

experience in corporate and project

finance including venture capital

and private equity.

Qualifications:

Cum Laude in Cost and

Management Accounting, Cert of

Theory in Accounting

Previous Positions Held:

As Credit Analyst, Rhonnie has

structured transactions in excess of

R2bn and has worked for

organizations such as National

Empowerment Fund, Praxley

Corporate Solutions, Old Mutual

Masisizane Fund and others.

Sindisa GedeManager: ICT & MERL

Over 14 years of experience in ICT

and Software Development.

Qualifications:

ICDL, Cert Leadership, Management,

Cert in Monitoring & Evaluation

Previous Positions Held:

Data Manager, M&E Officer

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SENIOR TECHNICAL TEAM

Menzi Dlamini (PhD Candidate)Business Development Associate &

Chief Agricultural Economist

Over 12 years of in-depth experience in

agricultural development and

agricultural value chains analysis

Qualifications:

(PhD Agricultural Economics Candidate),

M. Dev Finance, B.Sc. (Agric. Econ.), Cert.

Project Management, Cert. Local

Economic Development

Previous Positions Held:

Sector Manager at TIKZN, Senior

Agricultural Policy Officer at Royal

Netherland and Embassy, Project

Manager at Khalipha Foundation, Project

Officer at SACAU, SA Cane Growers

Association and Agricultural Economics

Lecturer at OSCA

Professional Membership:

Agricultural Economics Association of

South Africa

Thula Mkhabela (PhD)Business Development Associate & Head

for Agricultural Policy Development

Over 21 years of extensive experience in

Development of Econometric Models;

Policy Analysis and Development; Food

Security; Rural Development; Productivity

and efficiency (economic, technical,

allocative and environmental) analyses

using both parametric and nonparametric

econometric methods; Monitoring and

Evaluation (M&E) in government (GWM&E)

and other development projects.

Qualifications:

PhD Agric Econ, M.Sc Agric, B.Sc. Agric

Previous Positions Held:

Worked as Chief Operation Officer at KZN

ADA and Senior Researcher at NAMC and

Soil Scientist at KZN DARD

Professional Membership:

Agricultural Economics Association of

South Africa

Chistopher Phiri (PhD)Business Associate & Senior

Development Researcher

Over 10 years of in-depth

experience in rural development,

social facilitation, monitoring &

evaluation.

Qualifications:

PhD Rural Development, M.Phil

Geography

Previous Positions Held:

Director for M&E at World Vision

SA, Senior Lecturer & Head of

Geography Department at Walter

Sisulu University, Senior Researcher

at the Institute of Social & Economic

Research University of Fort Hare.

Professional Membership:

South African Monitoring &

Evaluation Association

Sandile Myeni (PhD Candidate)Manager for Markets & New

Business

Over 8 years of experience in the

marketing of agricultural products and

relationships management.

Qualifications:

(PhD Management Science Candidate),

M. Management Sciences.

Previous Positions Held:

Lecturer at ICESA

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ADVISORY / CONSULTANTS

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Nonsikelelo Cele Accountant

Simangele Zondi Project Admin Officer

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SENIOR FIELD TEAM

Thulani DlamniniSenior Agricultural Technician

Over 16 years of in-depth experience in

crop and livestock farming &

management

Qualifications:

N.Dipl. Plant Production, Cert. in Fresh

Produce Markets, Cert. Project

Management

Previous Positions Held:

Markets Coordinator at AfriGrow,

Production Manager at Food & Trees

Africa and Technical Manager at OFG

Daniel ChabanaSenior Agricultural Technician

Over 8 years of experience in crop and

livestock farming & management

Qualifications:

N. Diploma in Agriculture

Previous Positions Held:

Worked as Field Officer for Masisizane

Fund, Agricultural Technician for ASGISA

EC, Project Coordinator for Farm Secure

ADMIN TEAM

Thembisa Myeni Travel & Admin Consultant

Portia Gumede PA to The CEO

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LIST OF CUSTOMERS Consulting Services Division

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LIST OF CUSTOMERS Farming Division

1. Boxer Manguzi

2. Boxer Manguzi City

3. Boxer Hluhluwe

4. Boxer Jozini

5. Boxer Mkhuze

6. Boxer Mtubatuba North

7. Boxer Mtubatuba South

8. Boxer Nongoma

9. Jwayelani Escourt

10. Jwayelani Biyela Centre

11. Jwayelani Empangeni

12. Jwayelani Empangeni Rail

13. Jwayelani Richards Bay

14. Jwayelani Eshowe

15. Jwayelani Melmoth

16. Jwayelani Mtubatuba

17. Jwayelani Nongoma

18. Jwayelani Ulundi

19. Jwayelani Eshowe

20. Jwayelani Stanger

21. Jwayelani Queen Street

22. Jwayelani Victoria Street

23. Jwayelani Isiphingo

24. Jwayelani Pietermaritzburg

25. Jwayelani Pietermaritzburg Ritief

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LIST OF CUSTOMERS Farming Division

26. CheckSave Durban

27. CheckSave Queen Street

28. CheckSave Greytown

29. CheckSave Kranskop

30. Chiefs Supermarket

31. Izingolweni Bargain Wholesalers

32. Spendrite Supermarket

33. Bargain Express Port Shepstone

34. Spar Overpot

35. Spar Mandini

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36. Pick n’ Pay Pine Ridge

Pinetown

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Market Agents

Field Crest26

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RECENT PROJECTS COMPLETED Project Name Description Name of the Employer

eThekwini Small Farmer Data Base • Development of a web base data base for small farmers within

eThekwini Municipality

Independent Development Trust (IDT) & eThekwini

Municipality

eThekwini Agribusiness Master Plan • Development of eThekwini Agribusiness Master Plan (5 value

chains approved for Implementation)

Independent Development Trust (IDT) & eThekwini

Municipality

eThekwini RASET Business Plan • Development of RASET Business Plan for eThekwini Municipality

(5 value chains approved for implementation)

Independent Development Trust (IDT) & eThekwini

Municipality & eThekwini Municipality

Sheepcor Intensive Sheep Farming Program • Project conceptualization

• Development of business plan

• Raising of funds for the business plan

• Implementation of the project

Sheepcor Midlands (Pty) Ltd

eThekwini Sheep Value Chain Feasibility Study • Conducting a feasibility study for sheep farming in Rural Areas of

eThekwini Municipality

Ethekwini Municipality

eThekwini Sheep Value Chain Business Plan • Developing a business plan for eThekwini Intensive Sheep

Farming Program

Ethekwini Municipality

Revitalization of Amaoti Fresh Produce Farm • Conducting farm assessment

• Planning the revitalization of the Amaoti Fresh Produce Farm

Ethekwini Municipality

Communal Estate Development Program • Project assessment

• Developing a project close-out report

Old Mutual Masisizane Fund

Masisizane Flagship Program • Project assessment

• Developing project close-out report

Old Mutual Masisizane Fund

Umzimkhulu Grain Cluster & Grain Handing Facility • Designing of grain handling facility (silos)

• Develop a business plan to raise funds

Old Mutual Masisizane Fund

TACC Farms • Conducting farm assessments Nehawu Investment Holdings

Fresh Produce Supply • Access to Market Project In-house Project

Agri Smart Pro 2 • Developing Agri Value Chain Management Software In-house Project

ASP-Data Base 1 • Developing Small Farmer Data Base Platform In-house Project

Rainbow Chicken Farms • Farm Assessment eThekwini Municipality 27

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TESTIMONIALS & REFERENCES

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CONTACT DETAILS

Physical Address:1st Floor The ViewZ

11 The Boulevard

Westway Office Park

Westville

3629

Tel: 031 265 0171

E-mail Address:

CEO’s Office

[email protected]

[email protected]

Project Administration

[email protected]

E-mail Address:

Fresh Produce / Buyers

[email protected]

Farmer Development & Support

[email protected]

E-mail Address:

Finance

[email protected]