APPROVED IDP DOC 2011-16.BA PHALABORWA.pdf

. Agricultural Sector
A broad scoping exercise was undertaken by the CSIR Food and Technology Division during 1999 to
establish the current agricultural production and processing operations within the Phalaborwa
Spatial Development Initiative (SDI). The aim of the scope was to identify current and possible
future production and processing opportunities of agricultural produce in the area.
The scope focused on subtropical fruit, vegetables, nuts and ornamentals. A wide variety of
agricultural products are currently grown in the area. Fruit and vegetables are mostly destined for
fresh consumption by the local and export markets. Farmers and private companies are responsible
for some value addition. Value addition includes: manufacture of fruit juices, drying of fruit and
vegetables, manufacture of atchaar.
The table below presents the percentage contribution of the agricultural sector to the GDP and
employment of both the Municipality and the District.
Table B.20: Ba-Phalaborwa agricultural sector’s contribution to municipal GDP and employment
DESCRIPTION % CONTRIBUTION BY AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
District GDP
District Employment
District Tourism Sector Employment
Source: Global Insight
78
1.1%
15.6%
15.9%
The District LED Strategy identifies the following development opportunities and potential projects
that can be undertaken in Ba-Phalaborwa:
Table B.21: Development opportunities and potential projects in the agricultural sector
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES POTENTIAL PROJECTS
Existing production of citrus and vegetables Juice making
Existing livestock farming (Cattle, poultry, pigs,
etc.
Vegetable processing
Meat processing plants
Establishment of abattoirs
Dairy products (Cheese, yoghurt,
mass, etc.)
Poultry processing and packaging
Egg production and packaging