Seed packs
Farming system
Equipment & Land
We produce and sell 25kg packs for $25 which includes the following:
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Lime
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Compund Fertiliser
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Seed
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Two packs of AN
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Fertiliser cups
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Instruction pamphlet
Each family requires 2 x 25kg packs to produce 52 lines of maize which is a total cost of $50. Each line of maize produces approximately 15kg of mealie meal and costs 96c to grow. In comparison, a bag of 10kg of mealie meal purchased from a super market costs approximately $6.50.
The only equipment required by the Foundations for Farming system is a standard hoe. A family farming with just a hoe can be the best farmers in the world!
Our seed packs have been designed to provide everything that is necessary to obtain the best possible yield from a 39m x 16m plot.
Products & Services
Intwasa Pfumvudza offers not only an excellent product, but also the hands on service that enables users to achieve the best results as they use it. The seed packs we provide prove to be a brilliant option for Industries and Commercial Farmers to give their workers as a yearly bonus. For a total of $50/worker, employers can give their employees the resources required to plant and grow enough maize to feed their entire family for the year. As a service to our customers, we provide agricultural technicians to visit & train users in the proven Foundations for Farming technique in order for them to obtain good yields from their land.
Lime: 1x size 5 cup per hole
Basal fertiliser: 1x size 8 cup per hole
Cover fertiliser and leave 5cm deep hole
Wait for rain or add 2L water per hole
Place 3 seeds per hole by 25th November
Cover hole to level
Put mulch in place
Thin to 2 plants per hole
Top dressing: 1x size 5 cup
1 Row = 56 Cobs = 1 Week Food x 52 Rows = 1 Year Food!
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We utilise a zero tillage farming method developed by Foundations for Farming. This combines years of experience from Brain Oldrieve with biblically based farming methods. We firmly believe this helps produce incredible yields whilst looking after the land we use.
The numbered images describe the steps of the Foundations for Farming system, beginning with the layout of holes to be dug with a hoe to fit a 39 x 16m plot.
