Umntla koloni Poultry Primary Cooperative Ltd
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Branch: | ZF Mgcawu |
| Business Start Date: | 2024-10-26 |
| Busniess Type: | Co-operative |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
1. Meat Products
Fresh whole chickens (broilers)
Chicken portions (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, wings)
Live chickens (for slaughter or resale)
Dressed chickens (cleaned and packaged)
Processed chicken (smoked, marinated, frozen)
2. Egg Products
Fresh table eggs (small, medium, large, extra-large)
Graded and packaged eggs (trays or branded cartons)
Fertilized eggs (for hatching)
Liquid eggs (for bakeries and restaurants)
3. Day-Old Chicks (DOCs)
Broiler chicks
Layer chicks
Indigenous/local breed chicks
4. Manure
Poultry manure (sold to crop farmers and home gardeners)
Organic compost made from poultry waste
5. Value-Added Products
Chicken sausages
Mince
Ready-to-cook marinated chicken
Boiled or tray-packed eggs
🛠 Poultry Services
1. Contract Growing
Raising chickens on behalf of larger poultry companies.
2. Slaughtering & Processing Services
Slaughtering for small farmers
Cleaning, cutting, and packaging
3. Hatchery Services
Egg incubation
Chick supply to emerging farmers
4. Poultry Training & Advisory
Challenges/Needs:
Challenges
Despite its promising model, the cooperative faced several operational and strategic hurdles:
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Transport & Logistics: Lack of delivery vehicles hindered efficient distribution across villages and towns.
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Skills Gaps: Staff required further training in poultry care, record-keeping, and cooperative governance.
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Infrastructure Needs: Essential facilities such as poultry housing, cold storage, and packaging equipment were costly to establish.
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Regulatory Compliance: Navigating veterinary, health, and food safety standards added complexity.
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Market Volatility: Fluctuating egg prices posed risks to income stability.
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Environmental Factors: Harsh weather, water shortages, and power outages threatened poultry health and productivity.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
To overcome these challenges, a series of strategic interventions were implemented:
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Financial & Governance Support:
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Secured funding through the National Development Agency (NDA).
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Received training in Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Procurement Policy implementation.
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Participated in workshops on Cooperative Governance Principles to strengthen ethical and effective leadership.
2.
Systems & Compliance:
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Developed and rolled out a comprehensive HR and Payroll Policy Framework, ensuring compliance with PAYE, UIF, and SDL regulations.
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Streamlined recruitment, performance management, and payroll processes.
3.
Strategic Planning:
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Received expert guidance in crafting a foundational business Plan and a five-year financial roadmap, setting a clear path for sustainable growth.
Outcomes & Impact
These interventions have delivered transformative results for Emntla Koloni:
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Major Investment Secured: R668,866.75 in funding from the NDA, providing essential capital for infrastructure and operations.
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Job Creation: 12 new positions established, directly advancing the cooperative’s mission of youth empowerment and poverty reduction.
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Governance & Compliance Strengthened: Operational procedures are now clearly defined, and statutory compliance is firmly in place.
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Strategic Foundation Solidified: With a robust business and financial plan, the cooperative is well-equipped to scale and thrive
1.
Financial & Governance Support:
o
Secured funding through the National Development Agency (NDA).
o
Received training in Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Procurement Policy implementation.
o
Participated in workshops on Cooperative Governance Principles to strengthen ethical and effective leadership.
2.
Systems & Compliance:
o
Developed and rolled out a comprehensive HR and Payroll Policy Framework, ensuring compliance with PAYE, UIF, and SDL regulations.
o
Streamlined recruitment, performance management, and payroll processes.
3.
Strategic Planning:
o
Received expert guidance in crafting a foundational business Plan and a five-year financial roadmap, setting a clear path for sustainable growth.
Outcomes & Impact
These interventions have delivered transformative results for Emntla Koloni:
•
Major Investment Secured: R668,866.75 in funding from the NDA, providing essential capital for infrastructure and operations.
•
Job Creation: 12 new positions established, directly advancing the cooperative’s mission of youth empowerment and poverty reduction.
•
Governance & Compliance Strengthened: Operational procedures are now clearly defined, and statutory compliance is firmly in place.
•
Strategic Foundation Solidified: With a robust business and financial plan, the cooperative is well-equipped to scale and thrive
Outcome Details:
These interventions have delivered transformative results for Emntla Koloni:
•
Major Investment Secured: R668,866.75 in funding from the NDA, providing essential capital for infrastructure and operations.
•
Job Creation: 12 new positions established, directly advancing the cooperative’s mission of youth empowerment and poverty reduction.
•
Governance & Compliance Strengthened: Operational procedures are now clearly defined, and statutory compliance is firmly in place.
•
Strategic Foundation Solidified: With a robust business and financial plan, the cooperative is well-equipped to scale and thrive.
•
Major Investment Secured: R668,866.75 in funding from the NDA, providing essential capital for infrastructure and operations.
•
Job Creation: 12 new positions established, directly advancing the cooperative’s mission of youth empowerment and poverty reduction.
•
Governance & Compliance Strengthened: Operational procedures are now clearly defined, and statutory compliance is firmly in place.
•
Strategic Foundation Solidified: With a robust business and financial plan, the cooperative is well-equipped to scale and thrive.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
"The first two weeks determine the last two weeks. Excellent brooding and early care are critical for final flock performance.”
