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It’s Harvest Time at Tshabo RED Hub!

It’s Harvest Time at Tshabo RED Hub!

The Tshabo RED Hub, a flagship agricultural initiative by the ECRDA, is proudly celebrating its inaugural harvest this season. This milestone marks the beginning of a promising journey in sustainable vegetable production. Backed by continued support from the Eastern...
Musa Mandela Shines Through ECRDA’s Support Programme

Musa Mandela Shines Through ECRDA’s Support Programme

UMusa Mandela – Umchebi weeGusha ozisa ithemba kulutsha! Sidibene noMusa Mandela, omnye wabalimi abatsha abanomdla nesakhono; abaxhaswa yi-arhente yoPhuliso lwamaPhandle aseMpuma-Koloni ekuthiwa ngelasemzini yi-Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA). UMusa...
Exciting Times Ahead: ECRDA Welcomes New CEO!

Exciting Times Ahead: ECRDA Welcomes New CEO!

oday marks a significant milestone for the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) as we proudly welcome our new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Simpiwe Somdyala! With an impressive 30-year track record in SMME development, enterprise finance, and agribusiness, Mr....

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

Grain, fodder and vegetable (food) crops

Grain, fodder, and vegetable crop production is a catalytic intervention that transforms underutilised rural land into commercially viable agricultural production hubs.

Horticulture development, forestry and timber processing

The forestry, timber processing, and horticulture intervention expands commercial production in these sectors while deliberately integrating small-scale producers and millers into the mainstream economy.

Livestock commercialisation

The livestock commercialisation initiative transforms the Eastern Cape’s substantial livestock resources into sustainable, competitive, and export-oriented commercial

Agri-clusters and rural enterprise development hubs

Rural enterprise development hubs are strategically designed geographic interventions that target specific rural areas to create economically viable clusters anchored on local commodities and comparative advantages.

Technology Mainstreaming for Field Crops and Animal Fibre

This strategic initiative identifies and develops fibre-based opportunities derived from both crop and animal resources within the province.

Structured Finance Services

Finance that stimulates vibrant economic activity.