mentoring in the agricultural sector
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AgriSETA Conference 22 October 2009 Deon van der Ross. Mentoring in the Agricultural Sector. Content. Background Challenges Partnerships Mentoring Linkages Current Situation Successes Conclusion. BRAZIL. CHINA. COLOMBIA. EUROPE. World Fastest Growing City. =% ?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Mentoring in the Agricultural Sector
AgriSETA Conference
22 October 2009
Deon van der Ross
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Content
Background
Challenges
Partnerships
Mentoring
Linkages
Current Situation
Successes
Conclusion
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04/19/23 3
BRAZIL
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04/19/23 4
CHINA
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04/19/23 5
COLOMBIA
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04/19/23 6
EUROPE
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World Fastest Growing City
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04/19/23 8= Unemployment
= % growth
=% increase in technical skills
South Africa 2020
=% ?
=% ?
=% ?
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Background – development / mentorship program
OVK started with a development program for black farmers in 2007
A total of 60 farmers has completed a six month business management course
Sixteen farmers are currently in the commercialization project – (summer and winter crop)
Between OVK, VKB & GSA = 66 farmers in summer and winter crop projects > 3000 ha
Impact on food security by Agri - Businesses
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Challenges
Basic knowledge about running a businessKnowledge – acceptable farming practicesExcess to fundingExcess to marketsBuilding a track record Lack of equipmentGovernment policies / strategies
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PartnershipsOVK, Grain South Africa and Free State Department of AgricultureAgriSETAMaize TrustWheat TrustIDCSuppliers• Monsanto
• Omnia
• Opticrop
• Wenkem, Novon Protecta
• Santam Agri
• Commercial farmers
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Mentorship
Training is a vital part of the development program and is definitely the foundation for success, but
IT IS NOT ENOUGH
In addition to information a person needs experience to operate effectively – something you cannot get from a
textbook
MENTORING
Mentorship refers to a developmental relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps a less experienced or less knowledgeable person
The mentor is not just a provider of knowledge but rather a guide.
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Sometime you have to admit that you need help
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Linkages
Willingness from both partiesCompatibleRelationshipLocation
-------------ScopeDeliverablesExit strategy
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Current SituationTrained – basics about running businessKnowledge – acceptable farming practicesExcess to fundingExcess to marketsTrack recordSupport structure (mentor)
-------------Farmer organisationsBusiness Organisations
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Successes
2007 – One farmer to University (AgriSETA support)
2007 – First place – Dev. Grain Farmer of the year (GSA)
2008 – Second and Third place - Dev. Grain Farmer of the year (OVK & GSA)
2009 – First and Second place - Dev. Grain Farmer of the year (OVK,VKB & GSA)
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"Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to error that counts."Nikki Giovanni
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" You will learn and grow according to the nature and consequences of your actions."Robert Anthony
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You can do anything - or can you ?
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The woodpecker may have to go
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Conclusion
Address the challenges stop the blame gameEmpowerment vs. Beggar mentalityRelationships between all stakeholdersAvailable expertiseSupport form Government
Coming together is a beginning...Keeping together is progress...Working together is a success." Anonymous
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