2011/2012
Vision A pace setter in the provision of farm
management training as trade and the creation of smallholder farmer support and development model
Mission Ncera (Pty)Ltd is a training and
development academy that focuses on innovation and inclusive farm management within the context of commodity based agriculture
3200ha 2200ha=10 Farmers
leasing.18000people,80% unemployment. 1000 ha,Centre,Tunnels,Workshop. Dairy,Beef,Mechanization,Vegetables,Train
ing 30-40km to East London -+700mm per annum Deep Soils Vegetation Encroachment
6 Staff members,CEO,Extension Officer, Tractor Mechanic, Farm Manager, Accounts Officer, and Personal Assistant.
Vacant Posts-CFO,HR manager,Tranning Officer,Receptionist.
26 workers,Dairy,Workshop,Lands,Tunnells,
Beef Animals.
NGUNI COWS STATISTICS
KPI Target ActualTraining 4 4Ploughing
50 Ha 44 Ha
Mechanization
10 tractors
8 Centre4 community
Mortality rate
2% 8,8
Calving %
70% 68,5%
Stock Theft
0.0% 0,6%
The entity maintained the record of the clean audit report
The entity closed down the dairy which was continuously operating at a loss
The entity manage to appoint the CEO in 2011/12 financial year
Two Administration(Accounts Assistant and Personnel Assistant)
Human Resource, Remuneration, Supply Chain Management, Fraud Prevention and Asset Management Policies were developed during the year
Improved relationship with the stakeholders of Ncera Farms
During 2011/12 financial year the entity incurred losses & profit in the following areas:
*The total cost incurred of R91,890 includes an amount of R14 000 which was for casuals appointed for bush clearing/ and preparation. Please note that this is not a direct cost rather a capital input
#Operating loss incurred at the dairy section supports the decision taken by the entity to close it down.
In the allocation of R4,291 000 million as at 2011/12 financial year the entity spent R4,204 432,the R86,568 relates to accruals.
DESCRIPTION CROP PRODUCTION - VEGETATBLES
LIVESTOCK/BEEF DAIRY
Sales R60,663 R508,147 R1,358,100Total cost incurred R91,890 R439,860 R1,683,699
(Operating loss)/Profit
(R31,226) * R68,287 (R325,569)#
Governance 5 policies have been developedInfrastructure Renovations of buildingsLivestock Successful Auctioning of
livestockTraining Work in progress on Accreditation
with Agri SetaIT equipment Putting up sever, purchase of
computers for staff membersOperations Turn Around Strategy
developmentHR Employment of two staff
members, Accounts Officer and PA
Job Creation Land preperation,for cropping, casual workers.
Security Contract a security company
Challenges
Entity operated without the Board in the 2011/2012 financial year(audit committee)No Financial procedure manual, policy, risk strategy and risk register in placeBush EncroachmentDairy making a net-loss No lease agreements for farmers
Butternut Plantation
Beef Animals Dairy Animals
No proper fencing Nguni Cross Breeds In Breeded Animals Low Calving rate Training Unaccredited
training, and material
Low productivity,7L per cow/day
Mixed Jersey, Frieslands
Aged Animals Old Dairy Structure Poorly managed
pastures No sustainable
water source
Non viable enterprises, Dairy net loss Turn the situation around Close the Dairy, and Introduce Beef breeds,
Goats and add more tunnels. Provide accredited training, Agri-Seta Strong Farmer, community Support, through
mechanization and Extension Program Job Creation Require Funding to execute the plan
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