Ecobutz Farming El-Shammah Foundation

ECOBUTZ PROJECT

Long term goal

To establish 50 families we need 12 500 ewes and 125 000 hectares
Although this is the long term goal, it will not happen if we do not start.
No one would have been able to enjoy the shade of a tree if it were not for a person who planted that tree one day.
Plant a tree today so that generations after you can enjoy it.

What every family needs

Habitable house with:
3kw solar power and lighting
Hot water
Gas stove
Cooling facilities
Satellite internet connection
One lamb per month with side dishes

Annual costs calculated per family of 4

Gas R 8 000 Chicken food R 4 800 Cow food R 7 200 House R 50 000 Meat 12 lambs Internet connection R 12 000

TOTAL OF 70 LAMBS PER YEAR

Minimum number of flocks to support a family with 70 lambs

To sustainably market 70 lambs annually
We need 250 ewes and a minimum of 2500ha
Of which a 10th yield is built in and 1/3 replacement figure with ewe lambs.
2/3 can be sold with the option to rent back. Possible investment of (R 186 000) which can be ploughed back annually with the relevant number of ewes.

Benefits for every family that settles

No immediate overhead costs that fall on their shoulders while they build knowledge in farming.
After 3 years, the family can have a farm of their own. Which can be produced from the 2/3 breeding.
The family gets the opportunity to experience freedom and feel safe in a sovereign neighborhood.

Responsibilities of families

Each family will be expected to look after the livestock watering and ensure that all sheep are in the relevant camps.
Monitor numbers.
Report vermin catches.
And do general maintenance on the farm that is occupied.
There may also be duty shifts at places such as the festival grounds, where presence will be expected.

Initial costs to establish infrastructure for the average family

250 ewes R 625 000 Pasture rent for first year R 62 500 First year maintenance costs R 81 200 MEAT 12 LAMBS TOTAL (114 lambs+250 ewes) R 768 700

Data calculated in 2024. Inflation has not been factored in.
These are estimated budget figures for families wishing to invest, or members of the community wishing to donate.

General

We have a vision of a network of farming communities for our Ecobutz-based project within the larger Cape area.

The most basic human needs are food and shelter.

Farming operations can provide food, where workers are provided with on-site accommodation.

On-going training in the necessary skills ensures personal growth and expansion of the farming enterprise.