Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency - ECRDA

03/06/2026

ISEBE LEZEMFUNDO LICELA ZINQUMAME KANCINCI IZIKOLO

BHISHO- Imbi into ezayo, kwaye yenza ixhala. INkonzo yeMozulu yoMzantsi Afrika, ikhuphe isilumkiso ngonogumbe, kunye nomoya ozakube uphephezela ngesantya esingama-100 ukuya ku 150mm.

Lo moya uzakuchonga ngamandla iindawo ezigudle unxweme, n**i ke ezikhankanyiweyo; Buffalo City, Great Kei, Kouga, Kou-Kamma, Makana, Ndlambe, Nelson Mandela Bay, Ngqushwa kunye naseSunday River Valley.

Kucelwa iinqununu zezikolo, abaphathi beeSekethe, bangayenzi impazamo yokunyanzelisa abantwana ukuba baye ezikolweni nanjengoko isoyikwa into ezayo.

Namhlanje kulindeleke ukuba kuphazamiseke iziseko ezingundoqo, iindlela, umbani, izakhiwo nokufa kwemfuyo njalo-njalo, ingakumbi kwindawo ezingqonge iphondo leMpuma Koloni.

Mzukisi Mangwane
03 EyeSilimela 2026

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

Our CEO, Simpiwe Somdyala, will tomorrow join key decision-makers, investors, entrepreneurs, and development partners at the 2026 Joe Gqabi Investment Conference 2026 in Sterkspruit.

The conference will bring together stakeholders to engage on investment opportunities, economic growth, and collaborative solutions aimed at developing the region and building inclusive local economies.

Don’t miss it, the conference will also be live streamed.

03/06/2026

Please take a moment to read the ECRDA feature published on pages 40–43 of the May–June 2026 edition of Municipal Focus magazine.

Read the full magazine here: [https://issuu.com/kwedamedia/docs/municipal_focus_volume_82](https://issuu.com/kwedamedia/docs/municipal_focus_volume_82)

03/06/2026

MATATIELE- Community-based agri-entrepreneurs supported by the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) have surpassed key agricultural production and job creation targets, demonstrating resilience and growth despite challenging climatic conditions that included heatwaves and damaging hailstorm...

02/06/2026

Wena girl!👌

02/06/2026

AGRI-ENTREPRENEURS SURPASS TARGETS IN JOB CREATION AND FOOD PRODUCTION

Agriculture continues to change lives across the Eastern Cape as ECRDA-supported agri-entrepreneurs surpass targets in both food production and job creation.

From grain fields to vegetable production, farmers are not only growing crops, they are creating opportunities, supporting families, and contributing to local economic growth, with young farmers playing a leading role in driving these achievements and shaping the future of agriculture.

The latest results reflect the growing impact of support provided to developing farmers across the province through funding, partnerships, and agricultural development initiatives aimed at building an inclusive and thriving rural economy.

The increasing participation of young people in agriculture also signals a positive shift towards a new generation of innovative and committed agricultural leaders.

Read the full story:
https://ecrda.co.za/2026/05/29/eastern-cape-agri-entrepreneurs-surpass-targets-in-jobs-and-food-cropproduction/

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

Eastern Cape Farmers: Stay Prepared This Season!

The Eastern Cape Farmer Climate Advisory: Current – September 2026 Seasonal Outlook is now available to help farmers prepare for changing weather conditions across the province.

From wetter eastern regions to drier south-western areas, this advisory provides key insights to support better planning, water management, livestock care, crop protection, and farming decisions:
1. Plan ahead.
2. Manage risks.
3. Protect your livelihood.

Together, let’s build resilient and climate-smart farming communities across the Eastern Cape.

29/05/2026