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About Us
Elizabeth and Russell Group “ known as ERG farming PTY Ltd” is a 100% black local owned agricultural farming enterprise located at the Ehlanzeni district, Mpumalanga Province. The Business founders/directors are Mr. Sibusiso Russell Mlambo and Mrs. Mookgo Elizabeth Mlambo and started the business in 2020 by first purchasing 16 hectors of land. The business further expanded in 2023 by leasing ( with an option to buy)263 hectors of land till present .
Our Services
At ERG Farming (Pty) Ltd, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality agricultural products through sustainable, climate-smart farming practices. Our operations span crops, livestock, poultry, and eggs, all produced with care, precision, and a commitment to food security. We combine modern farming techniques with traditional expertise to ensure that every product, from fresh produce to livestock meets local and export market standards. Whether supplying Mpumalanga communities or preparing for broader markets, our goal is simple: quality, reliability, and sustainability in every harvest, every egg, and every animal.
Livestock
We raise healthy cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry with a focus on animal welfare and quality production for local markets.
Crops
Our crops, including soybeans and maize, are cultivated under climate-smart practices and sold locally and to commercial buyers.
Egg Production
Our layer chickens produce over 3000 eggs daily, ensuring consistent supply and high-quality standards for our customers.
Training Programs
ERG Farming provides practical training for graduate agricultural students and supports skills development in the local community.
Why Choose ERG Farming?
At ERG Farming (Pty) Ltd, we stand out because of our commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our farming operations. As a 100% black-owned, proudly South African enterprise, we combine modern, climate-smart agricultural practices with deep local knowledge to deliver products that meet both local and export market standards.
Our diverse operations — from crops and livestock to poultry and eggs — are supported by state-of-the-art facilities, rigorous biosecurity measures, and a motivated, skilled workforce, ensuring reliability, consistency, and excellence. Choosing ERG Farming means partnering with a business that values community impact, environmental responsibility, and long-term growth, making us the trusted choice for customers seeking high-quality, sustainable agricultural products.
Achievements
2024, ERG farming became the overall winner in the Ehlanzeni district of Mpumalanga as the best project for the Extension Summit Programme that was hosted by the Department of Agriculture. ERG Farming is SA- GAP accredited. ERG farming has recently entered into an agreement with the Mpumalanga Department of agriculture to offer/provide practical training to graduate agricultural students with effect from January 2026. ERG farming is at the moment in the process of acquiring its own Bar-codes
Problem Statement
ERG farming needs assistance/funding to grow our Agro processing unit and also to grow the business by also purchasing the land that is currently under lease.
Strategy
ERG Farming concentrate its resources to sell our own products to meet a fair percentage of the local market volume requirements. This is key priority for ERG farmimg before considering the export market. In the event of ERG Farming being unable to fulfil its minimum supply commitments, the business may consider sourcing products from other local producers/farmers and markets, also where it makes business sense. ERG Farmimg manages overall stock cover for all its products at reasonable and safe periods. The Business may consider relaxing these comitment at appropriate intervals and enabling some flexibility to balance all our products through appropriate use of storage and livestock facilities. Selling prices will are based on production, operations costs and negotiated with customers taking into account the product and customer needs. All ERG prices are market related and predominantly driven by local SA trends. Development prices may be offered only to South African customers to assist in the growth of the downstream farming industry, where business objectives are served. Prices are compliant with the requirements of the Competition Act (no 89 of 1989) of south Africa. The business improves its customer relationships and target customer satisfaction levels > 80% by developing a culture of customer centricity. Product and livestock storage and distribution/delivery costs are continuously monitored and maintained in line with local domestic benchmarks and maximised through synergies within the ERG Group.
Procurement
ERG Farming adopts procurement/purchasing and demand management strategies that brings total synergy to the business and thereby achieving the total cost of ownership reduction. The business is focused on optimising the inbound and outbound supply chain activities, particularly on significant cost items (eg) feed for livestock, fertilizers for the crops as well as animal and poultry madicines. This is achieved by developing relationships with selected suppliers and Service providers, optimising inventory levels of our products, minimising storage, distribution costs and above all effect efficient use of water as water is a scarce resource in South Sfrica.
Operations
We at all times produce quality products via ERG Farming to consistently meet and connect requirements/needs of our customers. The quality and costs of producing products are in line with applicable local regulatory institutions. Alternatively, credible global benchmarks is used to measure standards achieved. Our operations is always underpinned by sound and proven maintenance and operations stategies. Capital investment within ERG Farming is always guided by both direct and strategic needs and requirements.
Finance
The finance department makes available financial and management accounting information that are understandable, relevant, reliable and comparable to enable ERG Farming to make effective and quality business decisions that lead to the optimal performance of the business. The directors of ERG Farming ( Mr Sibusiso Russell Mlambo & Mrs Mookgo Elizabeth Mlambo) ensures ultimate accountability and responsibility for the performance of the business.
Safety, Health and Environment
ERG Farming operates all aspects of its business to achieve safety, health and environmental statutory requirements consistently and at all times. The business provides a clean, safe, and healthy work environment. ERG Farming maintains and continuously improve its biosecurity plan. We ensure that all employees commit to conduct operations in a manner that eliminates or minimise any adverse effects on the community and environment. Our aim is a zero harm work environment. ERG Farming strives to obtain and maintain its own water use licence/water rights.
What Our Clients Say
We take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable, and sustainable agricultural products. Here’s what our customers and partners have to say about working with ERG Farming
“ERG Farming has been a game-changer for our local supply chain. Their eggs and produce are consistently fresh, and their commitment to sustainable practices really shows.”
Thandi Khumalo
“Working with ERG Farming means quality you can trust. Their livestock is healthy, well-managed, and always meets the highest standards”
Melissa Sbeko
Get In Touch
Phone
082 881 0837
Email Address
admin@ergholdings.co.za
Business Location
527 JT, Rietbokspruit, Barberton, 1300