Ecolink - Agri-Finance

Project details
Partner(s): Ecolink is a non profit public benefit organization situated in Whiteriver, Mpumalanga that works in response to the needs of vulnerable societies confronted with problems like HIV/AIDS, food security, erosion of social fabric through crime, poor health, joblessness and isolation due to their remote dwellings. Ecolink’s intervention consists of capacity building through community driven development activities that are underpinned by a firm foundation of environmental awareness and education. This entails skills training in trench gardening and permaculture; thus supporting development, growth and sustainability. More information on Ecolink is available on their website http://www.ecolink.co.za Our Involvement: Communities that are served by Abalimi Bezekhaya, Ecolink, Siyakhana, Siyazisiza Trust, Trac and Umthathi receive SAIE’s AgriPlanner training to equip them with the technical expertise necessary for them to operate their micro agribusinesses professionally. Ten recipients of AgriPlanner training diffuse their knowledge to the broader communities through subsequent training and mentoring. The user friendly AgriPlanner material is ideal for use in communities that suffer deficiencies in literacy levels. Project Progress: The training is scheduled for October 2010 to November 2010 and the expected outcomes of this product includes: a) Farmers will have the skill to plan their farm operations more effectively b) Farmers will have a clear understanding of the distinction between business income and personal income. c) Farmers will have the skill to allocate income on the basis of business, personal expenses and savings. d) Farmers will have skill to record their Agri-business transactions. e) Farmers will improve their application and understanding of financial management procedures. f) Farmers will have the understanding of the economic value and potential of their enterprise
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	Product: Agri Planner
	Location: Mpumalanga Project Completion:

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The AgriPlanner business simulation training tool is designed to assist emerging farmers with their production capacity and financial planning. AgriPlanner goes beyond the practicalities of simply growing to look at how growers could make the most productive use of the land and maximize their financial income. It provides a comprehensive business development and entrepreneurship training programme that adds value to the gardening skills training programmes and enables growers and small-scale farmers to take the first steps from basic subsistence (food security) to income-generation and small business development. AgriPlanner directly supports growers in establishing and running viable businesses and gives the knowledge and means through which they can begin to enter the formal economy.

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