The Midvaal Local Municipality invites farmers to participate in the Barley Planting Program for 2025 offered by SOUFFLET MALT SOUTH AFRICA, the invitation is directed to existing farmers within a 300-400km radius from Johannesburg in possession (own/rental) of irrigated land between 10 hectares and 70 hectares to participate in a Barley Growing Program.
The Program is focused on growing barley as a winter crop (to be planted between April and the beginning of June).
THE PROCESS FOR THE PROGRAM IS AS FOLLOWS:
- Soil sample collection from each farmer’s field, results are then analysed, and fertilizer recommendations are made
- Training provided to the farmers before the commencement of the season
- 1st prepayment paid out
- 2nd prepayment paid after positive germination is confirmed
- Fertilizers and chemicals are provided to the farmers.
- Bi-weekly farm assessments is done in each field by the Agronomy team
- The team confirms storage and transport to the farmers.
- Harvesting and payment for product delivered by the farmers.
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in joining this program, please respond in writing and attach any form of proof of ownership/rental to Tebogo Ramalepe on Email: tebogor@midvaal.gov.za on or before the 13 March 2025.
For further details contact Ms. Promise Mnguni on 016 360 7431.
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