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* Company Name: Ayum Kuleko Pty Ltd
* Owner: Mandombi Nyandeni (ID: 690521‑049‑7081)
* Cell: 082‑463820
* Location: Gwaduguza, Ilembe Municipality
* Land Available: 20 hectares
* Business: Vegetable farming (spinach, tomatoes, cabbage, green peppers)
* Logo: Colorful vegetable logo included

===== Ayum Kuleko Pty Ltd aims to become a leading supplier of fresh vegetables in the Ilembe District and nearby markets. The business will focus on high‑yield crops such as spinach, tomatoes, cabbage, and green peppers, serving local retailers, markets, and wholesalers. =====

The company plans to operate commercially on 20 hectares, hire a team of workers and managers, and achieve profitability within the first 3 years.

===== - Business Structure: Private Company (Pty Ltd) =====
* Industry: Commercial vegetable farming
* Crops: Spinach, tomatoes, cabbage, green pepper
* Season: Year‑round with irrigation
* Goals: - Produce high‑quality vegetables - Sell to local markets & retailers - Expand distribution to urban centers

===== Vegetable prices in South Africa: =====
* Tomatoes: Approx R9.28/kg
* Spinach: Approx R2.32/kg
* Cabbage: Approx R1.50/kg
* Green peppers: Approx R13.48/kg (Prices are average market rates and may change weekly) farmingportal.co.za<ref>{{cite web|title=farmingportal.co.za|url=https://www.farmingportal.co.za/index.php/all-agri-news/nuus-afrikaans/12194-south-africa-weeklikse-landbou-nuusoorsig-weekly-agriculture-news-summary-3rd-december-2025|publisher=farmingportal.co.za|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>

Market Demand:
* Fresh vegetables are staple foods with stable daily demand.
* Local markets lack consistent supply of high‑quality produce.
* Vegetables have a short shelf life, favoring nearby suppliers.

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*Estimate assumes 25 working days/month.

===== Land Preparation & Infrastructure =====
* Soil testing & tilling
* Irrigation (drip or overhead)
* Fencing and water access

Equipment & Tools
* Tractor and plough
* Irrigation pumps & pipes
* Seeders
* Sprayers & fertilizer spreaders
* Storage & packing area

Production Cycle
* Planting → Growing → Harvesting → Packing → Selling

===== Primary Vegetables =====
* Spinach
* Tomatoes
* Cabbage
* Green Peppers

Each crop has its own planting and harvesting schedule to allow frequent harvests and maximize revenue.

===== Target Customers =====
* Local vegetable markets
* Small grocery stores
* Street vendors
* Retailers in nearby towns

Promotion
* On‑farm signboards
* Social media and WhatsApp group marketing
* Contracts with local buyers

Pricing Strategy
Based on prevailing market rates, monitor weekly and set competitive prices. farmingportal.co.za<ref>{{cite web|title=farmingportal.co.za|url=https://www.farmingportal.co.za/index.php/all-agri-news/nuus-afrikaans/12194-south-africa-weeklikse-landbou-nuusoorsig-weekly-agriculture-news-summary-3rd-december-2025|publisher=farmingportal.co.za|access-date=2026-01-06}}</ref>

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(These figures are estimates and will vary with actual yield & market demand.)

===== Total funding required to start operations: ~R1.2 million =====
Purpose: Irrigation, equipment, infrastructure, inputs.

===== - Detailed financial schedules =====
* Crop production calendar
* Marketing visuals