ONE PAGER EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES – AGRI-HUBS as on 6 November 2015
Agri-Hubs identified by Province
Northern Cape Province
17 Districts
PROVINCE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY PROPOSED AGRI-HUB
Northern Cape Namakwa Springbok (Niewoudville)
ZF Mgcawu (Siyanda) Melkstroom (Upington) Pixley ka Seme Petrusville
Frances Baard Magareng
27 PriorityDistricts
Northern Cape John Taolo Gaetsewe Kuruman
Frances Baard District Municipality Proposed Agri-Hub: Magareng
District Context
Total Area: 12 836km². Frances Baard District Municipality is the smallest district in the Northern Cape. However, it accommodates the largest proportion of the province's population. The municipality is located in the far eastern portion of the province. It shares its northern borders with the North West province and its eastern border with the Free State province. Kimberley, which is where the district municipality is located, is less than 500km away from Johannesburg in the north, and less than 1 000km away from Cape Town in the south and the Port of Durban in the east. It comprises the four local municipalities of Dikgatlong, Magareng, Phokwane and Sol Plaatje.
Cities/Towns: Barkly West, Delportshoop, Hartswater, Jan Kempdorp, Kimberley, Pampierstat, Ritchie, Warrenton, Windsorton. Main Economic Sectors: Community services (28%), finance (22%), trade (15%), transport (12%), mining (10%), agriculture (4%), manufacturing (4%), construction (3%), electricity (2%).
Frances Baard is situated in the north-eastern corner of the Northern Cape Province. The district is the most densely populated district with approximately 382087 people. It is bordered by 2 provinces namely the Free State in the east, the North West to the north and by two district namely Z F Mgcawu to the west and Pixley ka Seme to south. The total geographical area of the municipality is 12384 square kilometers (km) and accounts for 3.4% of the total area of the Northern Cape Province. It is located in the western interior of South Africa in the far western portion of the province.
FBDM shares its northern border with the North West Province and its eastern border with the Free State. FBDM consists of four local municipalities (LMs), namely Sol Plaatje, Dikgatlong, Magareng and Phokwane.
Demographics
Frances Baard District Municipality is the smallest district of the five district municipalities located in the Northern Cape Province. However, it accommodates the largest proportion of the population of the province, giving it the largest population density (30.85 persons/sq km). The Frances Baard District Municipality has a population of 382 087 people and Sol Plaatje the most populous LM has a population of 248 042; followed by Phokwane 63 000, Dikgatlong 46 842 and Magareng 24 203 people. The FBDM population decreased slightly from 324 678 in 1996 to 323 523 in 2001 and then increased over the next ten years at an average annual growth rate of 1, 35% to 382 086 in 2011. Overall, the population therefore increased by 58563 over the period 2001 to 2011 or on average approximately by 5856 persons per year. The population in Frances Baard increased at a slightly higher rate than in the Northern Cape province where the average annual growth rate amounted to 0,83%
for the same period.(Note that the base year is taken as 1996).The district population has grown from 315 853 in 2005 to 395 148 in 2013; this means that between 2005 and 2013 the district population has grown by an annual growth rate of 1.19%. The household size table above indicate that FBDM has a fairly small household sizes with 21% of household occupied by one person, 19% (2 people), 16% (3 people), 17% (4 people) and households with more than five people, 27% . It is important to note that 85% of Frances Baard District Municipality consists of formal residential area, 8% informal, 1% tradition, 4 % farms, 1%
commercial, 1% small holding and 1% collective living quarters.
Umeployment rate is at 34% with 64.9% of the total population in the 15 to 64 years age group. There are 95 929 households with an average household size 0f 3.8. Female headed households amount to 39.8% of the total number of households. The district population has grown from 315 853 in 2005 to 395 148 in 2013; this means that between 2005 and 2013 the district population has grown by an annual growth rate of 1.19%.
Agriculture
The Districts agricultural production is made up of predominantly field crops followed by animal products, animal and horticulture sub sectors. The actual products in these sub sectors are wheat, fruit, peanuts, maize, cotton, olives, cattle, game farming, viticulture, fishing and vegetables. The District has completed a feasibility that came out positive for the establishment of an oils extracting plant, focusing on different nuts. The study also highlights an opportunity for further exploration of essential oils.
Analysis
Based on the analysis done by the Province, the town of Magareng is proposed to be the location for the Agri-hub based on the following:
• There are CRDP sites to the north and south of the location
• There is good railway and road connectivity (N12, N18)
• There are CASP Projects and land care projects in the area
• Land capability poor
• Enterprise areas include: beef cattle and woolled sheep
• There are Restitution Claims to the west of the location
Namakwa District Municipality Proposed Agri-Hub: Springbok / Niewoudville
District Context
Total Area: 126 836km². Namakwa District Municipality is located in the Northern Cape province and is comprised of six local municipalities: Nama Khoi, Hantam, Khai-Ma, Kamiesberg, Karoo Hoogland, and Richtersveld. It is bordered by the republic of Namibia in the north, ZF Mgcawu Local Municipality (previously Siyanda Local Municipality) in the north-east, Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality in the east, Central Karoo District Municipality in the south-east, Cape Winelands District Municipality in the south, West Coast District Municipality in the south-west, and the Atlantic Ocean in the west.
The seat of the Namakwa District Municipality is Springbok.
Cities/Towns: Aggeneys, Alexander Bay, Brandvlei, Bulletrap, Calvinia, Carolusberg, Concordia, Eksteensfontein, Frasersburg, Garies, Hondeklip Bay, Kamieskroon, Kleinzee, Koingnaas, Komaggas, Kuboes, Leliefontein/Kamiesberg, Loeriesfontein, Middelpos, Nababeep, Nieuwoudtville, O'Kiep, Onderste Doorns, Pella, Pofadder, Port Nolloth, Richtersveld, Sanddrift, Springbok, Steinkopf, Sutherland, Williston. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism.
The Namakwa District Municipality is situated in the western part of the Northern Cape and South Africa. The Municipality consists of 6 local municipalities and covers a geographical area of approximately 126 747.43 km². It is bordered by the Siyanda and Pixley ka Seme Districts of the Northern Cape Province to the North-East and East, respectively, and by the Western Cape Province to the South (the West Coast, Boland and Central Karoo District Municipalities). The Atlantic Ocean forms the Western boundary, while the Orange River forms the Northern border with Namibia.
Demographics
In 2007, the Namakwa District had an estimated population size of 126512 people, with an almost equal gender distribution, i.e. 50,27 % (63 603) – Male and 49,73% (62 909) female. The Namakwa population increased with ± 17,02% since 2001 overall, when it had a population of 108 110 people. This means that the overall population density in the district is about 1 person per square kilometre. The Nama Khoi Municipality has however the highest density with about 3 persons per square kilometre. The majority of the population in Namakwa were from the Coloured population (87,54) followed by 8.97% which were White, 2,95% of this district’s population were black and the remaining 0,54%
were Indian or Asian in 2007. Almost a quarter of the population in Namakwa (24,63%) were under the age of 15 years, i.e. 31 150 people consisting of slightly more males (53,40%) than females. The economically active people (i.e. 15-64 years) accounted for just more than two thirds (66.1%) of the total population in the Namakwa District.
Therefore, the dependency ratio in 2007 was 47,08%, which means that there were 47 people of working age (not necessarily participating/active in the labour force) for every 100 of the population. The elderly (65 years and older) accounted for seven percent (7,38%) of the total population in Namakwa District. In 2011 the total population was 115842 people.
Unemployment rate is at 20.1% which is very low, and there were 33856 households with an average household size of 3.2. 36.6% of the total number of households is headed by females. Unemployment rate dropped from 28.5% in 2001 to 20.2% in 2011.
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Agriculture
A huge portion of the district consists of communal land, which is managed by commonage committees. This system poses several challenges, which should be addressed, e.g. capacitating farmers, effective law enforcement and training for land users and upgrading of infrastructure. The District municipality therefor embarked on a process to compile a commonage development plan. This Plan is completed and available for the different Municipalities for implementation.
Due to the relatively highly concentrated economy with its focus on mining, agriculture, government service and tourism, economic dislocations affect the population more than it would in larger and more diverse economies. The DAFF has commissioned the following projects:
CASP: Hondeklipbaai Fishers CASP: Port Nolloth Fishers Henkries
Verjaarsfontein
Rooibos Tea Development Coboop
Goodhouse
Analysis
Based on the analysis done by the Province, the town of Springbok is proposed to be the location for the Agri-hub based on the following:
• Springbok is the EDD district gateway
• There are many land reform projects to the north of Springbok town
• There are also CASP Projects in the area
• There are a few Land Reform implemented projects in the area
• There is a SPAR food store and Cooperative in Springbok town
• There is good road connectivity (N12, N7)
• Springbok town is covered by PIMD poorest wards
• The Enterprise area is sheep only
• The nearest water supply is the Orange River to the north of Springbok town
• There are CASP projects to the north of Springbok town
• Springbok is the main economic hub in the district
• Niewoudville is linked with Springbok as the best location for the Agri- hub
Port Nolloth Landcare
The municipality has a project to develop SMMEs and Cooperatives in all 6 local municipalities during 2012-13 fianncial years, as well as the development of medicinal oil plant, agro-processing, and packaging industries in all 6 local municipalities.
Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality Proposed Agri-Hub: Petrusville
District Context
Total Area: 103 410km². Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality lies in the south-east of the Northern Cape province and shares its borders with three other provinces, namely the Free State province to the east, the Eastern Cape province to the south-east and the Western Cape province to the south-west. It is comprised of eight local municipalities:
Ubuntu, Umsobomvu, Emthanjeni, Kareeberg, Renosterberg, Thembelihle, Siyathemba and Siyancuma. Its main town is De Aar. It is one of the five district municipalities in the province and is the second-largest. Traffic flows through the region, linking the major industrial areas of the country. The area has a low rainfall, while the largest river in South Africa flows through it. Two of the major dams in South Africa, the Vanderkloof and Gariep Dams, are situated on the borders of the district municipality. Cities/Towns: Britstown, Burgerville, Campbell, Carnarvon, Colesberg, Copperton, De Aar, Douglas, Griekwastad, Griesenkraal, Hanover, Hopetown, Hutchinson, Loxton, Marydale, Niekerkshoop, Norvalspont, Noupoort, Petrusville, Philipstown, Prieska, Richmond, Riet River, Schmidtsdrif, Strydenburg, Van der Kloof, Vanwyksvlei, Victoria West, Vosburg
Main Economic Sectors: Finance and business services (22.5%), manufacturing (17.4%), trade and accommodation (15.4%), government services (12.9%), transport and communication (11.3%), mining (6.8%), community and social services (5.6%), construction (3.3%), agriculture (2.7%).
The Pixley ka Seme district lies in the south-east of the Northern Cape Province and shares its borders with three other provinces namely, the Free State province to the east, the Eastern Cape to the south-east and the Western Cape to the south-west. The Pixley ka Seme District Municipal is made up of eight (8) category B municipalities and a District Management Municipal Area. The number of towns falling under the jurisdiction of the Pixley ka Seme District municipal area is 24.The District municipal area is ideally located some key major routes such as the N1 from the Northern Province, Pretoria and Johannesburg to Cape Town. The N9 route from Colesberg joining the N10 to Port Elizabeth and the rest of the Eastern Cape, the N12 route form Johannesburg via Kimberley to Cape Town, the N10 from Namibia via Upington linking Namibia to the Eastern Cape go through the region. The railway network around De Aar is one of the largest in South Africa.
Demographics
The largest municipality in Pixley ka Seme in terms of population is Siyancuma with almost 36 000 people accommodating 22% of the Pixley ka Seme household. The smallest municipality is Renosterberg, which only has 5% ofthe population and 2 278 households. The District Management Area (DMA) which is mainly farmland accommodates 18% of households (977). The average Pixley ka Seme household size is 4.52 persons per household, with the DMA areas having the smallest household sizes and Siyancuma the highest. There are approximately 0.72 children aged 6 years and younger per household in Pixley ka Seme and 0.35 persons aged 60 years and older in Pixley households. Total population is 164 603 with 36 270 households. The age structure of Pixley’s population is similar to that of the Northern Cape. An average of 16% of the Pixley ka Seme population is between 0-6 years old while 8%are 60 years old or older. A further 31% are in the school going age group of 7 to 19 years. The economically active age group of 20 to 59 years old accounts for almost half the population (46%). The population declined from 176293 in 1996 to 164 607 in 2001 and increased from 164 607 to 166 849 in 2007. According to DAWF’s feasibility study for the bulk water supply in the region, the population of the region will be approximately 142 862 in four year’s time (2015). The total land area of the District is 102 766km2 thus giving a population density of 2.1 people per square kilometre. Census 2011 states that the total population was 186 351with 62.4% of the total population in the 15 to 64 year age group. Unemployment rate is at 28.3% and the total number of households was 49193 with an average household size of 3.7, while 36.9% of all households are headed by females.
Agriculture
Land use in the Pixley ka Seme currently consists of sheep farming, some ostrich farming, game farming (that is currently on the increase), as well as crops farming that include . Lucerne, onions, garlic etc.
Wheat maize and lucerne are very important crops but the possibility exists that there can be a shift to alternative high value crops. Small stock farming is one of the attributes of the region and therefore the region has a strong history of wool farming and this can benefit farm diversification into the more lucrative ventures, like cashmere production. Stock farming takes place throughout the whole region and is mainly focused on small stock, consisting of sheep and goats. The sheep farming produces mutton and wool. There are several abattoirs
Analysis
Based on the provincial analysis, the town of Petrusville is proposed to be the location for the Agri-hub based on the following:
• It is not an EDD district Gateway
• There is fair road connectivity
• There should be good water supply from the van der Kloof Dam
• Land capability is poor
• Enterprise is woolled sheep
• There is a CASP Project and RID Project in the area
• State land surrounds the van der Kloof Dam, which is a good source of water
• There is a Cooperative and Restitution Claims at the location
in the region with the largest located in the Emthanjeni Municipal Area with a capacity of 2000 sheep slaughtered per day. At present up to 1000 sheep are slaughtered daily in Umsobomvu Municipal Area. The huge potential for the region lies in adding value to the products within the area. At present products are leaving the areas in unprocessed form. The area also produces large quantities of wool that are processed in the Eastern Cape. The area is surely the largest wool- producing region in South Africa and again offers the potential of benefaction within the region. The region has a long history of game farming. Game farming industry provides possibilities of a reasonable income.
Irrigation farming forms a large part of the agricultural activities in the region and numerous products are cultivated along the rivers. The products include:
1. Maize 2. Peanuts 3. Lucerne 4. Grapes 5. Dry Beans 6. Soya Beans 7. Potatoes 8. Olives 9. Pop Corn 10. Pecan Nuts 11. Pistachio Nuts 12. Cotton
These products also leave the area in the raw and there is potential for benefaction within the Pixley Region. Products produced under the climatic conditions in the region are considered as some of the healthiest available. The region has a long history of game farming.
Game farming industry provides possibilities of a reasonable income.
The Orange and Vaal rivers are major tourist attraction and the district also boosts two game reserves.
One of the major threats to biodiversity in the Pixley ka Seme is the long-term overgrazing by small livestock. This vast and open, seme arid rangeland covers a large part of South Africa and is impressively adapted to its climatic extremes. Evidence of degradation in these parts of the Pixley ka Seme is clearly visible, mainly as a result of environmental (low and erratic rainfall) and anthropogenic factors (poor management practices).
• Proposed location lies within the poorest wards (PIMD)
• There are 2 CASP 15 16 projects in and around Petrusville town There are 2 restitution claims to the north of Petrusville town
• There is a cooperative to the north east of Petrusville town
Siyanda (ZF Mgcawu) District Municipality Proposed Agri-Hub: Melkstroom (Upington)
District Context
Total Area: 102 524km². ZF Mgcawu District Municipality was formerly named Siyanda District Municipality. It is a Category C municipality and forms the mid-northern section of the province on the frontier with Botswana. It covers almost 30% of the entire province, out of which 65 000km² comprise the vast Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and the former Bushmanland. This district comprises six local municipalities: Mier, Kai !Garib, //Khara Hais, Tsantsabane, !Kheis and Kgatelopele. Upington is the district municipal capital, where the municipal government is located. The District Management Area (DMA) mainly consists of areas in the Kalahari, private farmlands in the Kenhardt and surrounding areas, as well as the community of Riemvasmaak. In spite of the vast area that the DMA covers, it is scarcely populated due to its predominant agricultural characteristic. Cities/Towns: Beeshoek, Brandboom, Danielskuil, Eksteenskuil, Groblershoop, Kakamas, Keimoes, Kenhardt, Lime Acres, Mier, Postmasburg, Rietfontein, Upington Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, tourism.
ZF Mgcawu (formerly Siyanda) District Municipality forms the midnorthern section of the province on the frontier with Botswana. It covers an area of more than 100,000 square kilometres (almost 30%
of the entire Province) out of which 65, 000 square kilometres compromise the vast Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and the former Bushman Land. Siyanda District comprises six Local Municipalities namely: Mier; !Kai !Gariep; Khara Hais;
Tsantsabane, !Kheis and Kgatelopele. Upington is the district municipal capital where the municipal government is located. The District Management Area (DMA) of Siyanda District Municipality consists mainly of areas in the Kalahari, private farmlands in the Kenhardt and surrounding areas as well as theCommunity of Riemvasmaak. The Riemvasmaak Community mentioned above is situated 60km west of Kakamas. The area of about 74 000 hectare, is bordered by the Orange River in the south, the Kalahari in the North and by Namibia in the west.
Demographics
The vast area is populated by roughly 200, 000 people with a density of about 1.7 people per square kilometer. The DMA population is ± 8600 of whom 52.2% are female, and 47.8%
male. In spite of the enormous vast area, which the DMA covers, the area is scarcely populated because of the predominant agricultural characteristic. The provision of infrastructure and effective service delivery to the community must be seen as a challenge.
There are 236 783 people living in the district, with 66.4% of the total population in the 15 to 64 year age group. Unemployment rate is at 19.2% which is the lowest in the country. There are 61097 households with an average household size of 3.5. 35.7% of all households are headed by females.
Agriculture
Agriculture compromises grape production, which is mainly exported to Europe, owing to peculiar grapes that are ripe and ready for export before the grapes of other countries can reach these markers, as well as livestock and game farming. Livestock farming occurs mainly on large farms where farming is extensive. The larger majority of these farms are privately owned. In the jurisdiction of the Siyanda District Municipality there are approximately 1600 farm land units, which belong to 890 owners. Because of the difference in the carrying capacity of the field, there are fairly large differences in the sizes of the farms. The carrying capacity of the field in this area can differ considerably between (for instance) a 10ha stock unit and 65ha stock unit further westwards. The large areas, terrain and distances make the enclosing of growing areas not economically viable. The carrying
Picked location in the district
A detailed analysis of this kind cannot be done at the district level as the area is too large to specify a certain location. The Province should identify the actual location for the establishment of an Agri-hub
The Province specified the town of Melkstroom as the best location for the establishment of the Agri-hub. The analysis below describes the relevance for the location of the Agri-hub:
• Melkstroom is located near Upington town
• Upington is the only EDD district gateway in the district
• There are many PLAS farms to the north and west of Upington town
• CASP Projects in the area along the river near Upington
• Restitution Projects to the north of Upington
• RID Projects in the area to the south of the River near Namibia border
capacity of Riemvasmaak was recently estimated at 60ha stock unit.
Lastly, it should be mentioned that a large variety of game can be found on both private and conservation areas in the Region, forming an important base for the well-established game industry in the region. More than 1000 game farmers have been registered with the Department of Nature Conservation which is also an indication of the extent of the industry in the region. Although the largest part of the Siyanda District Municipal Area is taken up by extensive livestock farming, there is also limited intensive irrigation farming in the surroundings of BynaBo and Schuitdrift (Southern Farms). The area referred to above is known worldwide for its table grapes, which are usually the first to reach the markets in Europe and other international countries. Agriculture is still the major industry in the district, contributing to job creation and economic growth.
• CRDP site of Riemvasmaak to the west of Upington town along the river
• Upington town covered by PIMD poorest wards on both sides of the river along the 320 km river (PIMD)
• Cooperative, (x3), 1 ginner, 1 land care project, 1 miller, 1 SPAR food store, 1 grain silo
• Very good rail linkage (also to Namibia) and cross border value chains
• Enterprise area is sheep only
• PLAS Projects to the north and south of the river, and next to the river, and Land Reform Implemented Project next to the river
• Road connectivity N10 To Namibia and N14 from Gauteng to Springbok. Actual Main road surface conditions may vary
• There are a few CASP 2015-16 projects surrounding Melkstroom and Upington
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE – 27 PRIORITY DISTRICTS
John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality Proposed Agri-Hub: Kuruman
District Context
Total Area: 27 283km². John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality is the municipality formerly known as Kgalagadi. It comprises the three local municipalities of Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana and Joe Morolong (previously Moshaweng), and 186 towns and settlements, of which the majority (80%) are villages. The boundaries of this district were demarcated in 2006 to include the once north-western part of Joe Morolong and Olifantshoek, along with its surrounds, into the Gamagara Local Municipality. It has an established rail network from Sishen South and between Black Rock and Dibeng. It is characterised by a mixture of land uses, of which agriculture and mining are dominant. The district holds potential as a viable tourist destination and has numerous growth opportunities in the industrial sector.
Cities/Towns: Bankhara-Bodulong, Deben, Hotazel, Kathu, Kuruman, Mothibistad, Olifantshoek, Santoy, Van Zylsrus. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, retail.
The JT Gaetsewe area is located in the Northern Cape Province and borders on Botswana. Politically it consists out of three local municipalities, Ga-Segonyana-, Gamagara-, and Moshaweng Municipalities and one district municipality, JT Gaetsewe District Municipality The JT Gaetsewe District comprises of 186 towns and settlements of which the majority (80%) are villages in the Moshaweng Municipality. JT Gaetsewe is the second smallest district in the Northern Cape, occupying only 6% of the Province (27 293 km2). This district is identified as one of the 27 Priority District Municipalities. 80% of the district is covered by the agricultural enterprise type of beef cattle, sheep in the northern part, with beef cattle and woolled sheep in the south. The major route is the N14 between Vryburg and Upington.
Demographics
The area has a population of approximately 224 799 persons, the majority of which reside in the Moshaweng municipal area. The district consists of 186 settlements, the majority being in the Moshaweng municipal area. The demographics of the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality are in line with that of the Northern Cape. The historically disadvantaged sections section of the population (those persons from the African, Coloured and Indian population groups) represents a total of 94,8% of the total population. It is also in these groups that the main development challenges are. The total number of households is 61331 with an average household size of 3.7 (Census 2011). Unemployment rate is at 29.7% and 61.2% of the total population lies within the 15 to 64 year age group. 43.1% of all households are headed by females. In terms of local population dynamics, the Joe Morolong LM experienced the bulk of the population
decline, with this LM’s population shrinking from 97945 in 2001 to 75579 in 2007, i.e. a decline of -22.84%. The two biggest contributing factors for this dynamic are (1) out-migration from this LM to the Ga- Segonyana and Gamagara LMs, notably the towns of Kuruman and Kathu, and (2) the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the area. Nearly one in every three persons between 15 and 65 years of age in the JTGDM (30.3%) are not economically active.
Agriculture
Cultivation of land is mainly restricted to (1) the area stretching from
Analysis
Based on the analysis done by the Province, the town of Kuruman is
Large commercial livestock farms are mainly located in the former District Management Area (i.e. the western half of the Joe Morolong LM) and the Ga-Segonyana LM. These farming activities are in general operated at close to break-even levels, with an estimated 2 to 4% return on investment in good years.
Livestock farming on these commercially-run farms consists of 80%
cattle, 12% sheep, 4% goats and 4% game. Livestock is either sent to the Kuruman abattoir orto feedlots outside the district. The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural development considers rural development as crucial to ensuring sustainable livelihoods and food security in the district. From this perspective, it has initiated a number of programmes to facilitate development in the sector. Amongst others, the Department instituted a study to investigate the availability of water sources in the district. HTGDM landcare awareness beneficiaries is 1400 youth and emerging farmers. Kgomo le Metsi livestock water beneficiaries is 42 farmers. Heiningvlei bulk water supply scheme has been built and supports the local communities and enough water for livestock production.
Industrial development focus on Goat dairy manufacturing plant, meat processing plant, package and storage facilities and leather tannery and tunnel and shed netting production. Agricultural sector development is reflected in the enabling public sector interventions and the implementation of new technologies as they become viable (such as new biotechnologies, irrigation techniques and so on). Some project examples include:
• Organic farming production & dung fertilizer
• Meat processing
• Hydroponic production
• Honey bees
• Wild silk
• Devil’s Claw
• There is a cooperative to the north west and a grain silo to the south east of Kuruman town
• There are many restitution claims to the south and west of Kuruman town
• There are many potential vacant state land farm portions to the north of Kuruman town
• There is a CASP project to the south of Kuruman town
• There are a few land care projects to the south and south west of Kuruman town
• Good road connectivity (N14)
• There are AVMP farms to the south east of Kuruman town
• There is a SPAR store in Kuruman town
• No railway link to Kuruman town
