Potsdam girls (Pty) Ltd
| Business Location: | Rural & Township |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | Amathole |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Specializing in crop production, Potsdam Girls cultivates a variety of vegetables including cabbage, spinach, beetroot, turnips, potatoes, and spring onions. The company uses small- scale farming equipment and primarily supplies fresh produce to the local Potsdam community, street vendors, and surrounding markets.
Challenges/Needs:
One of the major challenges faced by Potsdam Girls is the lack of essential equipment and machinery needed to operate efficiently. The company does not have basic office equipment, such as a computer, which is necessary for compiling reports, keeping records, and preparing minutes. Additionally, the farming area frequently experiences water supply issues, and the absence of a water pump significantly affects irrigation and crop health.
The company also lacks a tiller for plowing, which limits the scale and speed of land preparation. Furthermore, there is a shortage of key production inputs, particularly seedlings, which hampers the continuity and expansion of crop production.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Potsdam Girls successfully applied for the Asset Assist Program and were approved for funding of R 194 536.00 for the acquisition of equipment and machinery.
Outcome Details:
• This support has significantly improved the company’s operational efficiency. With the acquisition of basic office equipment, the team is now able to conduct essential administrative tasks and compile reports effectively. The installation of water pumps has addressed previous irrigation challenges, resulting in healthier crops. Additionally, the provision of tillers has enhanced land preparation, allowing for increased production scale and faster turnaround times in their farming operations
• Potsdam Girls proudly exhibited and attended the Graça Machel Trust and 2025 BRICS+ Agriculture Investment and Trade Summit—an influential platform aimed at driving innovation, fostering strategic partnerships, and reshaping global trade. The summit was held from March 27 to 29, 2025, at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in South Africa. This high-impact engagement provided the company with valuable exposure, networking opportunities, and insights into emerging trends in the global agricultural sector.
QUOTE/ SMME’s comment
• Potsdam Girls proudly exhibited and attended the Graça Machel Trust and 2025 BRICS+ Agriculture Investment and Trade Summit—an influential platform aimed at driving innovation, fostering strategic partnerships, and reshaping global trade. The summit was held from March 27 to 29, 2025, at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in South Africa. This high-impact engagement provided the company with valuable exposure, networking opportunities, and insights into emerging trends in the global agricultural sector.
QUOTE/ SMME’s comment
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Thank you SEDFA so much for your assistance with the machinery
