Yellow Maize and Sunflower — the backbone.
80ha of yellow maize targeting 5.5 t/ha at R3,500/ton. 20ha of sunflower at 1.8 t/ha and R8,500/ton. Crop rotation reduces input costs, improves soil health, and breaks pest cycles. Off-take via AFGRI Bethlehem Silo at SAFEX spot price.
Eight tunnels. Year-round production.
8 tunnels, 8m × 30m each, with drip irrigation and raised beds. Multi-crop cycles of tomatoes, peppers, spinach, and lettuce run back-to-back throughout the year. First harvest October 2026, reaching full production by December.
Commercial cattle and sheep — auction-ready.
Opening herd: 50 cattle (Bonsmara/Simmental) and 50 sheep. Monthly cattle auctions and quarterly sheep auctions at Bethlehem Livestock Auctions. Full seller registration confirmed. Herd quality anchored by 5 stud bulls.
Premium genetics. Premium returns.
5 Bonsmara/Simmental stud bulls with 12+ month maturation programme. Breeding commences Year 1. First stud sales in Year 2 at R80,000–R150,000 per animal. Market pricing aligned to Stud Breeders Society SA. A growing high-margin revenue stream from Year 2 onward.
The growth roadmap beyond Year 1.
Irrigation Development
Infrastructure financed from Year 1–2 operational surpluses. Significantly increases crop yields across arable land and reduces weather dependency.
Agro-Processing
Maize meal, sunflower oil, dried vegetables — value chain vertical integration. Higher margins by capturing processing value previously passed upstream.
Export Readiness
Cross-border market entry, international buyer certifications, traceability systems export-grade. Premium identity through data-backed quality claims.