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ECRDA records 1 727 ton Ncora harvest

December 8, 2014: The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) says it harvested a total of 1,727 tons of white maize at an average of three tons per hectare from the 955 hectares (ha) planted in Ncora near Queenstown in the first season of the R91 million...

ECRDA rolls out major commercial sheep production drive in Ntabankulu

November, 27, 2014: The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) today handed over 80 sheep rams to 95 livestock farmers in a major commercial sheep production drive in the Eastern Cape village of Mnceba in Ntabankulu some two hours from Mthatha. The commercial...

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.