043 703 6300
ECRDA unveils R100 million agro-processing initiatives

ECRDA unveils R100 million agro-processing initiatives

December 9, 2014: A total of 996 landowners in the rural towns of Bizana and Lady Frere in the former Transkei are set to reap benefits from a R100 million agro-processing programme being managed by the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) over the next three...

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

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.