Brief history
Rua u phele association started operating in June 2013 with 8 members. In 2014 members increased to 14. In 2015-16, membership dropped down to 10. Members register with M20 and pay membership fee of M 100 annually.
The association in found at Ribaneng within the LehlakanengCommuntity Council in the Mafeteng District.
Vision
- To ensure food security within our community.
- To have state of the art piggery production in the district.
Objectives
- Production of piglets.
- Pork production.
- Beacon production.
- Horticultural production focusing mainly on fresh and dried vegetables, fruit trees, jam and dried fruit production.
Current situation
The association is currently producing pigs for the following categories
- Piglets 200
- Beacon 4
- Pork 1
Achievements
We have managed to secure the funding from the government smallholder agricultural development project (SADP) to the total value of M 114,470.
Challenges
Lack of training, water at the site, and infrastructure and financial muscle.
Solutions
To approach extension service to provide us with technical support.
Future
In the next 5 years we want to have our own site, 120 pigsties and 50 pigs per month produced.
Contact
Secretary +266 56436059
Chairperson +266 58665073
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