Food security starts on the farm.

To be precise, on the smallest farm.

Every plate of food concludes a journey. A journey that connects the farmer, producer, supplier, grocer and our friends and family.

Smallholder farmers are the backbone of Africa's food system and vital to stimulate job creation and food security in Africa.

The following innovative solutions are available to assist and empower our smallholder farmers. It allows the farmer the opportunity to increase their yields while using less resources and gain access to knowledge and technology.

HOME GARDEN & SMALL FARMER SOLUTIONS.

Home Garden Packs - 15m²

R1200 (incl. 4 x packs)

Inc. 4 x Seed packs.
Incl. delivery.

Each home garden pack can produce up to 100kg in vegetables on 15m² of land. (Vegetables for a family of 6 people for 6 weeks.)

Required:

3m x 5m land (per seed pack).
Water for irrigation.

Included:

8 x different crops (seasonal).
Fertiliser
Pest management products.
Plant spacing utensils.
Illustrated instructions.

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Corporate packages:

Supply 500 households with Home Garden Packs:

(+/-100kg of vegetables per pack.)

Cost: R115 000 excluding delivery.

Maize Starter Pack - 5000m²

R4000 (incl. 2 x packs)

maize starter pack for small scale farmers.

Incl. 2 x Maize starter packs
Excl. delivery

Each 20 liter maize starter pack contains everything required to produce ½ hectare of maize.

Required:

1/2 Hectare of land.
Water with planting.

Included:

Maize seeds to plant 1/2 ha.
Pre-plant treatment.
Fertiliser
Protective gear.
Insect monitoring kits.

Small Farmer Pack - 500m²

From R46 000

Incl. 1 x Farmer starter pack
Excl. delivery

Each starter pack includes essential equipment to set-up a precision focused irrigation farm of 500m². Optional add-ons available.

Required:

500m² of land.
Water for irrigation.
Precision farmer attitude.

Included:

Drip irrigation system.
1500L water tank.
Galvanised steel tank stand.
16L solar battery-operated crop sprayer.

Optional extras:

Seed starter packs & fertiliser.
Hand planters / equipment.
Solar pump / panel kits.
Protective clothing.
Training / online support.

Small Farmer Pack - 1000m²

From R69 000

Incl. 1 x Farmer starter pack
Excl. delivery

Each starter pack includes essential equipment to set-up a precision focused irrigation farm of 1000m². Optional add-ons available.

Required:

1000m² of land.
Water for irrigation.
Precision farmer attitude.

Included:

Drip irrigation system.
1500L water tank.
Galvanised steel tank stand.
16L solar battery-operated crop sprayer.

Optional extras:

Seed starter packs & fertiliser.
Hand planters / equipment.
Solar pump / panel kits.
Protective clothing.
Training / online support.

WhatsApp: 060 458 8483

Email: HGSP@laeveld.co.za

HUNGER KNOCKOUT

You can stretch your grocery budget. One pack of seeds (R260) can feed a family of six, producing vegetables worth up to R2000.

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Hippo Roller - Now available from AgricultSURE

Easily rolls 90 litres of water - equivalent to a force of pushing or pulling 10 kilograms on level ground.
Moves four times more water than traditional methods equivalent to carrying a heavy bucket on your head.
One Hippo Roller serves a household average of seven people resulting in an exponential impact.

Hippo roller benefits:

Appropriate technology innovation with low to zero maintenance design.
Strong and durable with an average lifespan of five to ten years.
Promotes sustainable small scale farming with the added benefit of income generation opportunities.