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1,000 FARMERS RECEIVE ON-FARM GREENING SUPPORT

More than 1,000 farmers including 10 shearing sheds received “on-farm greening” training in 2021/22 to ensure they are compliant with the International Wool and Mohair standards (RWS & RMS). In 2021/22 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was concluded between...

ECRDA SPENDS R11,2 MILLION FOR GRAIN PRODUCING RED HUBS IN 2021/22

The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) says it allocated R11,2 million to its four grain-producing Rural Enterprise Development (RED) Hub aggregation centres in the 2021/22 financial year. The hubs are located in Mbizana (Winnie-Madikizela Mandela Local...

About Us

Vision and mission of the ECRDA

Guiding Principles

The values that underpin the
vision and mission of ECRDA

Mandates

ECRDA’s policy and legislative mandates

Organisational Structure

The leadership structure of
the ECRDA

Board of Directors

Board charged with guiding the ECRDA’s overall plans

Executives

The leadership team that ensure execution of the boards plans

Agro-Processing

Farmers are supported so that they can effectively compete in the global market place.

Cannabis and Hemp

Promoting the growth and development of the cannabis and hemp industry.

Forestry Development

A strong community focus.

Marine Tilapia Industry

Development of a thriving marine tilapia industry.

Wool and Mohair

Developing competitiveness of small-scale farmers.

Rural Finance

Finance that stimulates vibrant rural economic activity.