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Welcome to MASDT, a Non Profit Company (NPC)

The organization has diversified from merely a training providing institution to become a “One Stop Centre” for Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SME’s) in the Agricultural Sector. MASDT provides a comprehensive and integrated range of support services in agriculture to emerging farmers located in often remote rural areas.

Join us on a journey and learn more about our stakeholders, successes and achievements.

Kragbron Str, Canary Walk Business Park, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, 1200, South Africa

MASDT ACHIEVEMENTS

2012
MASDT was awarded “Best Performing Incubator of the Year 2012” in South Africa
2014
MASDT also received a Productivity SA Award for outstanding services in the Public Sector.
2015
American Chamber of Commerce Award – Gold Award to Eskom for MASDT sponsored Incubation Projects.
2016
Best Incubator of the Year Award.
2016
Runner-up for NSTF Award – Award to a Non-governmental organisation for an outstanding contribution to science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation.
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Seda Funded Incubator

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Mobile Laboratory

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Mobile College

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Me Rensie Bosch as the new Chairperson of the MASDT Board. We are thrilled to benefit from her leadership in this new role. Welcome on board Rensie!

Mr Sipho Leonard SimelaneDirector
Mr Hein SpathChairperson
Prof Madoda David MabundaDirector
Me Lynette SmitDirector

FARMER'S DAY: BUSHBUCKRIDGE - 24 APRIL 2024

The farmer's information day, organized by MASDT and Netafim, took place at Marisana Farm in Bushbuckridge on Wednesday, the 24th of April 2024. Invitations were extended to farmers from various areas in Bushbuckridge, as well as stakeholders including the Department of Agriculture. The event commenced at 10 am. Registration proceeded smoothly, and Mr Nyalungu, the farm owner, warmly welcomed everyone. Chris Williams, CEO of MASDT, assumed the role of program director and delivered a speech on climate change and its impact on small-scale farming. The attendees, including farmers, actively engaged in discussions on mitigating the adverse effects of climate change in agriculture.

Martin Bahnemann, the Netafim representative, provided insights into Netafim's drip irrigation systems and recommended various equipment for efficient water and cost management in farming. He also encouraged farmers to procure irrigation systems through MASDT to benefit from a 25% discount. Many farmers expressed their intention to install drip irrigation on their farms. To bridge the language gap between speakers and farmers, Collen Mashigo, MASDT BDO, provided interpretation services throughout the program.

A hands-on demonstration of placing and connecting streamline X in Mr Nyalungu's field involved all attendees. At the conclusion of the event, farmers conveyed their appreciation for MASDT's initiatives and expressed motivation to excel in their agricultural endeavours. The Department pledged to collaborate closely with MASDT BDOs to enhance farmers' skills and, consequently, bolster food security in Bushbuckridge.

Impact Report 2017

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