Welcome to FarmForAfrica

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INTRODUCTION

FarmForAfrica signifies a commitment towards the upliftment of people, nations and the continent of Africa.

We believe in the long-term investment into a new generation of local commercial farmers. If we can establish a new generation farmers, with the appropriate infrastructure, markets and support, they will trigger a multiplication effect as one generation fathers the next.

Focused to provide in the needs of local agriculture, a project will benefit the agricultural sector of the whole region and have definite national off-spins. 

It is not a social support initiative where provisions and money ends in a bottomless well, but it is a development model, where skills are transferred from experienced people to local individuals on a one-to-one basis.

FarmForAfrica consists of a broad spectrum of experience with excellent combined expertise in all aspects of the different applications of agricultural engineering. We believe in the principle of relationship synergy, and have structured all partnerships on the foundation of trust and an understanding of the unique contribution of each member towards the successful achievement of objectives.

FarmForAfrica has accumulated a database of skilled farmers, many of whom have left agriculture because of political and social reasons in countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe. These farmers have become available to the rest of Africa and are eager to seize the opportunity.

Under the FarmForAfrica model participating farmers undergo weeks long training where they are equipped with skills to effectively mentor prospective farmers. They are assisted to, on an emotional level, work through their historical wounds and understand the role they can play in Africa.

This model, backed by the experience seated in FarmForAfrica, addresses the critical factors necessary for success that were identified in

our study of various failed agricultural and community projects in Africa.

SCOPE OF THE COMPANY

 
FarmForAfrica focuses on the integration of three area of business:

AGRICULTURE - We are all aware of the huge need for sustainable agricultural development in South Africa and in greater Africa.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Following the successful establishment of an agricultural project, we bring in a skilled team to facilitate a community development program in the surrounding villages and settlements. Here we implement proven community models that include niche areas ranging from agriculture to small business development.

In the end, this community development includes the largest number of people and will have the largest effect on the economic upliftment of families.

Because of economical considerations, a FarmForAfrica project initializes its development from the commercial site.

HEALTH CARE – Focused on the areas where FarmForAfrica is actively busy with agricultural projects, the company aims to address as many health care issues as possible in an attempt to improve the health of communities. The agricultural and community development projects will serve as the starting point for the distribution of our Super-Nutrition Pack to malnourished individuals.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

We are all aware of the huge need for sustainable agricultural development in South Africa and the larger African continent. This continent has been the graveyard of many agricultural projects and failed attempts of various good-intentioned organizations. A study of these failed attempts has provided us with valuable sources of information. FarmForAfrica has structured its approach based on these findings and has identified four critical success factors.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - Farmers are educated in mentorship skills to enable them to effectively transfer skills to prospective local farmers. This is the essence of “FarmForAfrica”.

Mentorship has nothing to do with a hierarchy of authority, but functions in a linear leadership style, where student and mentor are equal in fulfilling mutually agreed objectives.

A mentor must understand the local economic, social, and political dynamics of the community they will serve in. The commitment of this community is achieved through actively engaging in discussions, needs analysis and subsequent agreements.

CONTINUED MANAGEMENT - Projects are structured in such a way as to ensure the legitimate management role of FarmForAfrica throughout the project. This managerial role will include initial and in-service training and continued support through a panel of experts.

Though local people will be trained to fulfill most of the required functions within a project, FarmForAfrica can never walk away from the management of the FarmForAfrica concept. 

MARKETING AND PROCUREMENT - As part of our policy, FarmForAfrica assumes the responsibility for marketing all products within a project. 

Our strategy is to utilize the buying power of a project and company by centralizing all project-related procurements.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT -  We believe in an open book accounting system.