Agribusiness Development Agency – An Entity of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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The Agribusiness Development Agency (ADA)
The Agribusiness Development Agency (ADA) is a state-owned entity created by the provincial government of KwaZulu-Natal to support the development of emergent black commercial farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs in the province. Since 2009, now under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development its objective was to redress the economic inequalities in the agricultural sector in the province.
The ADA recognizes that an approach which focuses on the strengthening of both primary production and the entire value chains is more effective to the development of commodities in KwaZulu-Natal.
In this regard, it has identified the adoption of agri-hubs in commodity value chains as a possible option in the development of the commodities sector.
Values, Mission, Vision
Values
a. Integrity
We commit ourselves to ensuring our purpose, practices and values are ethically sound at all times.
b. Accountability
We take accountability for all our actions in dealing with our clients, stakeholders and mindful of possible consequences emanating from our decisions.
c. Excellence
We commit to providing quality services and products to all our clients at all times, consistent with the spirit of Batho Pele.
d. Innovation
We commit to strive for continuous improvements through innovation and promoting a learning organizational culture.
e. Efficiency and Effectiveness
We commit to providing economic and competent expertise in the Agriculture sector.
Mission
ADA strives to facilitate, establish, promote and support the growth of enterprises owned and managed by the targeted groups along the agricultural value chains through partnerships in order to achieve a transformed agribusiness sector in KwaZulu-Natal.
Vision
A diverse, deracialised prosperous and sustainable agribusiness sector in KwaZulu-Natal.
Ntingwe Tea
ADA- Makhathini Irrigation Scheme
Strategic Partners
Stakeholders
