To enable new and emerging farmers to establish viable farming businesses through effective skills training and support, in order to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable economic development and resource use in South Africa.
To be an agricultural centre of excellence.
For more information, visit www.buhle.org.za
Non-Profit Status: Registered as a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) and Public Benefit Organization (PBO).
Training Capacity: Annually training upwards of 500 farmers.
Courses Offered: Basic Vegetable Production, Livestock Production, Poultry Production, Grain Crop Production.
Short Courses: Over 20 short courses designed around farmer needs.
Training Locations: Delma Campus and various sites across South Africa.
Accreditation: Accredited by AgriSeta.
Support Services: Offering comprehensive farmer support and ongoing mentorship.
Communities Created: Established farming communities in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Piet Retief, etc.
Diversity and Inclusion: Increased the number of women students to over 40% and youth to 60%.
Training Impact: Trained over 8000 students and supported 1500 farmers with ongoing assistance.
Partnerships: Collaborated with Makwande, Nedbank, Sasol, Investec, HSBC, PnP Foundation, ESquared, Department of Agriculture, Compensation Fund, HCI Foundation, Old Mutual.
Climate Change Adaptation: Training on climate-resilient farming practices and sustainable farming techniques.
Water Solutions: Efficient irrigation systems and rainwater harvesting methods.
Soil Health and Management: Soil conservation techniques and organic farming practices.
Resilience Building: Diversified farming practices and community support structures.
Technology Integration: Training on precision agriculture and mobile solutions for farm management.
Market Access and Financial Inclusion: Assistance with value chain development and access to financial products.
Gender and Youth Inclusion: Programs to increase participation of women and youth in agriculture.
Buhle Farmers’ Academy has developed a best-practice model for developing new farmers, encompassing five essential pillars:
Theoretical Knowledge: Sound foundation in agricultural technology.
Practical Skills: Competency-based practical training.
Business Management: Training in farm business management.
Life Skills: Training in essential life skills.
Support Services: Effective follow-up and support.
Our primary objective is to mentor farmers to establish and sustain viable farm businesses through:
Comprehensive guidance: Technical, scientific, and business advice.
Assessment: Thorough farm assessments to identify challenges, problems, and opportunities.
Action Plan: Collaborative strategies to address identified issues.
Market Assistance: Help farmers source and secure markets for produce.
Business Solutions: Ongoing support to optimize operations.
Additional Training: Recommendations for further training to enhance skills and knowledge base.
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