2011/2012

Vision A pace setter in the provision of farm

management training as trade and the creation of smallholder farmer support and development model

Mission Ncera (Pty)Ltd is a training and

development academy that focuses on innovation and inclusive farm management within the context of commodity based agriculture

3200ha 2200ha=10 Farmers

leasing.18000people,80% unemployment. 1000 ha,Centre,Tunnels,Workshop. Dairy,Beef,Mechanization,Vegetables,Trai

ning 30-40km to East London -+700mm per annum Deep Soils Vegetation Encroachment

6 Staff members,CEO,Extension Officer, Tractor Mechanic, Farm Manager, Accounts Officer, and Personal Assistant.

Vacant Posts-CFO,HR manager,Tranning Officer,Receptionist.

26 workers,Dairy,Workshop,Lands,Tunnells,

Beef Animals.

NGUNI COWS STATISTICS

KPI Target Actual

Training 4 4

Ploughing

50 Ha 44 Ha

Mechanization

10 tractors

8 Centre4 community

Mortality rate

2% 8,8

Calving %

70% 68,5%

Stock Theft

0.0% 0,6%

The entity maintained the record of the clean audit report

The entity closed down the dairy which was continuously operating at a loss

The entity manage to appoint the CEO in 2011/12 financial year

Two Administration(Accounts Assistant and Personnel Assistant)

Human Resource, Remuneration, Supply Chain Management, Fraud Prevention and Asset Management Policies were developed during the year

Improved relationship with the stakeholders of Ncera Farms

During 2011/12 financial year the entity incurred losses & profit in the following areas:

*The total cost incurred of R91,890 includes an amount of R14 000 which was for casuals appointed for bush clearing/ and preparation. Please note that this is not a direct cost rather a capital input

#Operating loss incurred at the dairy section supports the decision taken by the entity to close it down.

In the allocation of R4,291 000 million as at 2011/12 financial year the entity spent R4,204 432,the R86,568 relates to accruals.

DESCRIPTION CROP PRODUCTION - VEGETATBLES

LIVESTOCK/BEEF DAIRY

Sales R60,663 R508,147 R1,358,100

Total cost incurred R91,890 R439,860 R1,683,699

(Operating loss)/Profit

(R31,226) * R68,287 (R325,569)#

Governance 5 policies have been developed

Infrastructure Renovations of buildings

Livestock Successful Auctioning of livestock

Training Work in progress on Accreditation with Agri Seta

IT equipment Putting up sever, purchase of computers for staff members

Operations Turn Around Strategy development

HR Employment of two staff members, Accounts Officer and PA

Job Creation Land preperation,for cropping, casual workers.

Security Contract a security company

Challenges

Entity operated without the Board in the 2011/2012 financial year(audit committee)No Financial procedure manual, policy, risk strategy and risk register in placeBush EncroachmentDairy making a net-loss No lease agreements for farmers

Butternut Plantation

Beef Animals Dairy Animals

No proper fencing Nguni Cross Breeds In Breeded Animals Low Calving rate Training Unaccredited

training, and material

Low productivity,7L per cow/day

Mixed Jersey, Frieslands

Aged Animals Old Dairy Structure Poorly managed

pastures No sustainable

water source

Non viable enterprises, Dairy net loss Turn the situation around Close the Dairy, and Introduce Beef breeds,

Goats and add more tunnels. Provide accredited training, Agri-Seta Strong Farmer, community Support, through

mechanization and Extension Program Job Creation Require Funding to execute the plan