Manosi projects Agricultural primary Primary Co-operative
| Business Location: | Rural |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Xhariep |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Co-operative |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
They specializes in chicken agro-processing and is also engaged in potato cultivation and sheep farming, with a focus on wool production.
Challenges/Needs:
Limited access to funding.
Restricted market opportunities.
Lack of knowledge in key areas such as agro-processing, farming compliance, and inventory management.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
An Export Readiness Assessment and a Critical Planning Exercise were conducted to evaluate the co-operative’s operational capacity and growth potential. Based on these assessments, SEDFA implemented the following key interventions:
Access to Finance (CDSP): machinery support valued at R830,000 was provided to boost poultry production operations.
Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation: assistance was provided to establish and implement a QMS framework to improve production standards, compliance, and product quality.
Access to International Markets: the co-operative was selected to participate and exhibit at the International Cooperatives Day event, gaining exposure to global markets and networking opportunities.
Access to Finance (CDSP): machinery support valued at R830,000 was provided to boost poultry production operations.
Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation: assistance was provided to establish and implement a QMS framework to improve production standards, compliance, and product quality.
Access to International Markets: the co-operative was selected to participate and exhibit at the International Cooperatives Day event, gaining exposure to global markets and networking opportunities.
Outcome Details:
1. Job Creation: sustained 5 existing jobs and created 6 new employment opportunities.
2. Improved Business Operations: QMS implementation led to enhanced customer care and operational efficiency, resulting in increased customer base at the co-operative’s spaza shop.
3. Revenue Growth: Annual turnover increased from R122,200 to R615,000.
4. Profitability Changes: Despite revenue growth, net profit declined from R36,893 to a net loss of R263,639 due to higher operating expenses, and limited access to the abattoir.
2. Improved Business Operations: QMS implementation led to enhanced customer care and operational efficiency, resulting in increased customer base at the co-operative’s spaza shop.
3. Revenue Growth: Annual turnover increased from R122,200 to R615,000.
4. Profitability Changes: Despite revenue growth, net profit declined from R36,893 to a net loss of R263,639 due to higher operating expenses, and limited access to the abattoir.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to SEDFA for their invaluable support and assistance towards the growth and development of our business. As Manosi Projects Agricultural Primary Co-operative Limited, we are truly grateful for the opportunities and resources provided, which have significantly contributed to our progress.
We look forward to maintaining and strengthening our partnership with all our stakeholders as we continue to grow and make a meaningful impact in our community.
Thank you.”
We look forward to maintaining and strengthening our partnership with all our stakeholders as we continue to grow and make a meaningful impact in our community.
Thank you.”
