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Question NW381 to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

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18 March 2024 - NW381

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Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

What total number of agri-hubs have benefited successfully from the facilities that are meant to act as key enablers of the agriculture value chain across the Republic?

Reply:

5 Agri-Hubs. An Agri-Hub is a component of an Agri Park.; it is a nodal collection point of produce from farmers primarily supported at Farmer Production Support Units (FPSUs); it accommodates agro-processing, packaging, logistics, and distribution.

TABLE 1: DETAILED REPORT PER AGRI-HUB

NAME OF AGRI-HUB

INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDED

IMPACT MADE

1. Springfontein Agri-Hub

Free State

Xhariep District Municipality

Kopanong Local Municipality

Multi-Purpose warehouse, Bulk Services, Guard House, Mechanization Centre and fence
  • 21 jobs created during construction.
  • The Agri-Hub is meant to handle fresh produce from FPSU packhouses before sending them to the larger Market. That’s a value adding process to the Market.
  • Farmers and community will benefit from Market access and job creation.

2. Thaba Nchu Agri-Hub

Free State

Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality

Fully equipped abattoir, Rendering Plant, Guard house, paving. Holding Pens, Palisade Fence
  • 28 job opportunities created during construction.
  • The Abattoir is where livestock will be received directly from farmers within the Thaba-Nchu area and neighbouring towns, Slaughtering and processing of the meat will be done at this Abattoir and graded before sent to larger Market.
  • Market access will contribute to more job creation.

3. Mkhuze Agri-Hub

KwaZulu Natal

uMkhanyakude District Municipality

Mkuze Local Municipality

Mkhuze Rail Siding (includes weighbridges, Spiller platforms, purchase of the Hilo, and specialized equipment).
  • 25 jobs were created during construction.

4. Mkhuhlu Agri-Hub

Mpumalanga

Ehlanzeni District Municipality

Bushbuckridge Local Municipality

Fresh Produce Market, Packhouse, Access Road, Storage Shed, Office Block, Training Facility and Veterinary Clinic
  • 45 jobs created during construction
  • A service provider was appointed by Provincial Agriculture to operate the Hub.
  • The Agri-Hub is meant to handle pre-handled fresh produce from FPSU packhouses before sending them to the Market.
  • Farmers will benefit from Market access.

5. Springbokpan Agri-Hub

North West

Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Warehouse bulks services and paved dual access road-project, a guard house and 1,9KM fencing.

 
  • 79 jobs created during construction.
  • The project will support small- holder farmers through the provision of infrastructure, extension services, production inputs and mechanization input to improve grain production.

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