Introduction
FynbosFarm is a project that will focus on a successful businessman as well as the training and development of semi-skilled personnel in the instant turf and hydroponics markets. The goal of the project is to produce high-quality, high-turnover production from a small area while also providing leadership and work experience for local women.
The company’s combination of cutting-edge, high-quality, efficient food technology, and production is what makes it unique. It is committed towards improving taste and nutritional value of vegetables. The company will provide training, experience, and research in hydroponics. It is supported by Mike Shelly, a well-respected grower. This project will be KZN-based. The vegetables will be supplied to national and international markets. Instant turf will also be available for the local market.
Products
The 4 main crops to be grown will be instant turf, long life tomatoes, cucumbers, and coloured peppers.
- Tomatoes: 4ha in plastic will yield 2100 000 kgs annually
- Cucumbers – 1ha under plastic, which will produce 205000 kgs per annum
- Peppers: 1ha under plastic which will produce 250 000 kgs per year
- Turf: 30ha of open.
Financial considerations
The company is seeking short-term, as well long-term funding in order to purchase a new farm. This will also help with development costs. This money will be used to cover startup expenses and losses in the first year. In year 2, the company should be able to turn a profit. The project is expected to begin production within 8 months from start of the first tunnel being erected.
1.1 Objectives
This project has the goal to establish an intensive farming operation that can produce high-quality products for the domestic and international markets all year.
1.2 Mission
FynbosFarm is a KZN-based company with a two-fold mission:
- To produce delicious, nutritious and high-quality vegetables that can be used in local and international markets.
- Local women who work on the farms will have opportunities to lead and be part of a highly productive team.
The farm will organize the women into work groups. In addition to regular wages, each group will receive incentives on production and performances.
1.3 Keys to Success
- Utilizing greenhouses for efficient production.
- There are no existing projects in the KZN region of this size.
- Experience in the vegetable industry goes back to 1996.
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