Papillon Organics (Pty) Ltd
| Business Location: | Rural area - Farms |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | Nelson Mandela Bay |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | cc |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Organic Farming
Challenges/Needs:
Papillon Farm faced significant hardship due to a severe drought that impacted agricultural production and revenue.
The drought caused:
Reduced Crop Yields: Water shortages severely diminished crop production, reducing the farm’s ability to generate income.
Increased Operating Costs: The cost of irrigation, water transportation, and other mitigation measures rose, further straining financial resources.
Threat to Jobs: With diminished revenue, Papillon Farm struggled to meet operational expenses, including employee wages. This jeopardized the livelihoods of 25 workers who were at risk of losing their jobs due to the farm’s financial instability.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
To address these challenges and sustain employment, Seda assisted Papillon Farm in applying for the ECDC Job Stimulus Fund. ECDC approved R250,000 to provide essential financial relief and allow the farm to maintain its operations during the drought.
Outcome Details:
Thanks to Seda’s intervention, Papillon Farm achieved the following outcomes:
Job Retention: All 25 jobs were successfully preserved, safeguarding the income and security of the employees and their families.
Business Continuity: The funding allowed Papillon to maintain operations during the drought, preventing a potential shutdown or significant reduction in activity.
Community Stability: By retaining jobs and continuing operations, Papillon Farm contributed to economic stability in the local community, preventing further economic hardship in the region.
The ECDC funding played a crucial role in sustaining Papillon Farm during a difficult time, ensuring job security and business continuity.
Job Retention: All 25 jobs were successfully preserved, safeguarding the income and security of the employees and their families.
Business Continuity: The funding allowed Papillon to maintain operations during the drought, preventing a potential shutdown or significant reduction in activity.
Community Stability: By retaining jobs and continuing operations, Papillon Farm contributed to economic stability in the local community, preventing further economic hardship in the region.
The ECDC funding played a crucial role in sustaining Papillon Farm during a difficult time, ensuring job security and business continuity.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Seda does excellent work and has really assisted our farm during difficult times.
