Phahama Grain Phakamaprovides commodity strategic support and services to South African grain producers. Through Farmer Development Programme (FDP), Phahama Grain Phakama has provided agricultural development support to emerging farming enterprises for more than 20 years.

Phahama Grain Phakama had a portfolio of farmers who they have supported over the years and have facilitated access to finance from Standard Bank. The finance catered for 50% of the farming requirements.

The Kgodiso development Fund was approached to provide co-funding of production inputs to this cohort to enable the farmers to access their full funding requirement at a blended interest rate. 

The farmers received their inputs on time and the blended interest rate will increase their profitability

The Kgodiso Development Fund in collaboration with Phahama Grain Phakama and Standard Bank, has recently extended funding to a total of 18 farmers for the 2022/23 summer grain season. The significant investment for this season, which will be allocated towards production inputs and working capital costs.

This funding comes as a vital boost to the agricultural sector, as it supports farmers in their efforts to increase production and ensure the availability of essential crops while developing their businesses . With this funding, the farmers will have the necessary resources to cultivate their lands.

The Kgodiso Development Fund, Phahama Grain Phakama, and Standard Bank have always been committed to promoting sustainable development in agriculture. This partnership is a testament to their shared vision of supporting small and medium black enterprises and promoting food security.

The Vine Academy and Model Farm

The Vine Academy and Model Farm project is being established in Kakamas in the Northern Cape. The project involves an substantial investment for the first year, in a partnership with Raisins SA.

The Vine Academy and Model Farm project is set to make a significant contribution to the agricultural sector by providing classroom-based and practical training for emerging farmers and farmworkers. The academy's curriculum is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful raisin farmers and contribute to the growth of the industry.

Furthermore, the model farm will serve as a research and development (R&D) centre for raisin farming and production in South Africa. It will provide a platform for innovative research on best practices for raisin farming and production. This will enhance the efficiency and productivity of raisin farming in the country.

Kgodiso is proud to be part of this initiative, which aligns with our mission of promoting sustainable development in the agricultural sector. We believe that this project will contribute significantly to the development of the Northern Cape region and the South African agricultural industry at large.

Farming Enterprises

Kgodiso Development Fund’s second project in the raisins industry involves the investment amount as loans for three emerging farmers at a concessionary rate to expand their raisin production.

This funding will enable these farmers to expand their raisin production. In addition to the financial support, the farmers will also receive business development support from Raisins SA, which will help them commercialise their enterprises.

Kgodiso Development Fund is committed to promoting sustainable development in the agricultural sector and empowering black Small and medium enterprises to become successful. This initiative is part of our efforts to drive economic growth and development in the agricultural industry.

We believe that this project will not only contribute to the growth of the raisin industry but also create employment opportunities and stimulate economic development in the region. We are excited to see the positive impact of this project on the lives of black farmers.