Gariep Abattoir based in Strydenburg in the Northern Cape, provides a variety of meat products. Their stance is one of quality and integrity. The abattoir handles both wholesale and retail transactions. Gariep Abattoir is a high throughput facility which is FSA-audited annually. Their current abattoir grading is A, which certifies the supply of fresh meat, carcasses and products to retail chain stores. The slaughter capacity of the abattoir varies around 1300 sheep, 100 cattle, 150 ostriches or 750 small game per day. A meat inspector conducts tests on all carcasses before approval is granted for human consumption. These inspectors operate independently of the abattoir and form part of IMQAS.

Oos Vrystet Kep Ltd (OVK), with its head-office in Ladybrand, prides itself in investing in the ideas and initiatives of its producer-shareholders. To this avail OVK, as part of its expansion strategy, established a fertiliser plant of more than R20million in Bethlehem. This to oblige producer-shareholders in their expressed need for fertiliser blended according to their specific needs. The Oos Vrystet Fertiliser plant operates under the Afrifert trade-name. OVK agriculturists co-operate with farmers to determine their unique requirements, thus providing them with rapid access to tailor-made fertiliser blended according to their choice. The Plant Manager states that it is their priority to provide clients with first-class service and quality fertiliser of their choice. In this respect OVK is now able to compile a complete package of services for its clients. This makes precision farming and improved production for farmers a reality.

As a result of the rapid advance in technology and the concurrent progress in farming-practices and instruments, farmers experienced a growing need for agricultural advice and support in this respect. While the department initially merely operated in an advisory capacity, it rapidly expanded to its current position at the forefront of the latest technology - all within six years. In this way OVK became the first agricultural company to develop an irrigation schedule which is able to supply clients with moisture data directly by means of a modem. A scanner is also used to determine soil-physical and soil-chemical factors, as well as the variable application of fertiliser in precision farming.

The main purpose of the OVK Client Financing Department is to provide credit facilities to clients to enable them to benefit from all the other products and services available to OVK clients. Any South African citizen can apply for financing with OVK and all applications are dealt with on merit. A variety of financing products are available: *Monthly accounts *Production accounts (summer, winter, 3-, 6-, 9- or 12 months) . *Hire-purchase account (new or second-hand vehicles and equipment) *Term loans (livestock, lime, fencing material, precision farming) *Advances on fibre deliveries *Bridging facilities based on merit are available. *Investment account (Shareholder loan F) - a facility whereby an OVK shareholder can invest with OVK and earn interest at a prime rate minus 2. 5% per annum.

The main purpose of the OVK Client Financing Department is to provide credit facilities to clients to enable them to benefit from all the other products and services available to OVK clients. Any South African citizen can apply for financing with OVK and all applications are dealt with on merit. A variety of financing products are available: *Monthly accounts *Production accounts (summer, winter, 3-, 6-, 9- or 12 months) . *Hire-purchase account (new or second-hand vehicles and equipment) *Term loans (livestock, lime, fencing material, precision farming) *Advances on fibre deliveries *Bridging facilities based on merit are available. *Investment account (Shareholder loan F) - a facility whereby an OVK shareholder can invest with OVK and earn interest at a prime rate minus 2. 5% per annum.

The main purpose of the OVK Client Financing Department is to provide credit facilities to clients to enable them to benefit from all the other products and services available to OVK clients. Any South African citizen can apply for financing with OVK and all applications are dealt with on merit. A variety of financing products are available: *Monthly accounts *Production accounts (summer, winter, 3-, 6-, 9- or 12 months) . *Hire-purchase account (new or second-hand vehicles and equipment) *Term loans (livestock, lime, fencing material, precision farming) *Advances on fibre deliveries *Bridging facilities based on merit are available. *Investment account (Shareholder loan F) - a facility whereby an OVK shareholder can invest with OVK and earn interest at a prime rate minus 2. 5% per annum.

The main purpose of the OVK Client Financing Department is to provide credit facilities to clients to enable them to benefit from all the other products and services available to OVK clients. Any South African citizen can apply for financing with OVK and all applications are dealt with on merit. A variety of financing products are available: *Monthly accounts *Production accounts (summer, winter, 3-, 6-, 9- or 12 months) . *Hire-purchase account (new or second-hand vehicles and equipment) *Term loans (livestock, lime, fencing material, precision farming) *Advances on fibre deliveries *Bridging facilities based on merit are available. *Investment account (Shareholder loan F) - a facility whereby an OVK shareholder can invest with OVK and earn interest at a prime rate minus 2. 5% per annum.

The main purpose of the OVK Client Financing Department is to provide credit facilities to clients to enable them to benefit from all the other products and services available to OVK clients. Any South African citizen can apply for financing with OVK and all applications are dealt with on merit. A variety of financing products are available: *Monthly accounts *Production accounts (summer, winter, 3-, 6-, 9- or 12 months) . *Hire-purchase account (new or second-hand vehicles and equipment) *Term loans (livestock, lime, fencing material, precision farming) *Advances on fibre deliveries *Bridging facilities based on merit are available. *Investment account (Shareholder loan F) - a facility whereby an OVK shareholder can invest with OVK and earn interest at a prime rate minus 2. 5% per annum.

The main purpose of the OVK Client Financing Department is to provide credit facilities to clients to enable them to benefit from all the other products and services available to OVK clients. Any South African citizen can apply for financing with OVK and all applications are dealt with on merit. A variety of financing products are available: *Monthly accounts *Production accounts (summer, winter, 3-, 6-, 9- or 12 months) . *Hire-purchase account (new or second-hand vehicles and equipment) *Term loans (livestock, lime, fencing material, precision farming) *Advances on fibre deliveries *Bridging facilities based on merit are available. *Investment account (Shareholder loan F) - a facility whereby an OVK shareholder can invest with OVK and earn interest at a prime rate minus 2. 5% per annum.

The main purpose of the OVK Client Financing Department is to provide credit facilities to clients to enable them to benefit from all the other products and services available to OVK clients. Any South African citizen can apply for financing with OVK and all applications are dealt with on merit. A variety of financing products are available: *Monthly accounts *Production accounts (summer, winter, 3-, 6-, 9- or 12 months) . *Hire-purchase account (new or second-hand vehicles and equipment) *Term loans (livestock, lime, fencing material, precision farming) *Advances on fibre deliveries *Bridging facilities based on merit are available. *Investment account (Shareholder loan F) - a facility whereby an OVK shareholder can invest with OVK and earn interest at a prime rate minus 2. 5% per annum.

The Grain Department of OVK offers an all-inclusive service to grain-producers. Apart from the handling of grain OVK also provides clients with expert advice on grain-marketing. Services at the silos comprise of the following: - Grain-storage on behalf of producers, buyers and storage customers; - Drying of wet grain; - Screening and cleaning grain of poisonous seeds and inferior kernels; - Sagging of grain; - Compliance with food security standards

The Grain Department of OVK offers an all-inclusive service to grain-producers. Apart from the handling of grain OVK also provides clients with expert advice on grain-marketing. Services at the silos comprise of the following: - Grain-storage on behalf of producers, buyers and storage customers; - Drying of wet grain; - Screening and cleaning grain of poisonous seeds and inferior kernels; - Sagging of grain; - Compliance with food security standards

The Grain Department of OVK offers an all-inclusive service to grain-producers. Apart from the handling of grain OVK also provides clients with expert advice on grain-marketing. Services at the silos comprise of the following: - Grain-storage on behalf of producers, buyers and storage customers; - Drying of wet grain; - Screening and cleaning grain of poisonous seeds and inferior kernels; - Sagging of grain; - Compliance with food security standards

The Grain Department of OVK offers an all-inclusive service to grain-producers. Apart from the handling of grain OVK also provides clients with expert advice on grain-marketing. Services at the silos comprise of the following: - Grain-storage on behalf of producers, buyers and storage customers; - Drying of wet grain; - Screening and cleaning grain of poisonous seeds and inferior kernels; - Sagging of grain; - Compliance with food security standards

The Grain Department of OVK offers an all-inclusive service to grain-producers. Apart from the handling of grain OVK also provides clients with expert advice on grain-marketing. Services at the silos comprise of the following: - Grain-storage on behalf of producers, buyers and storage customers; - Drying of wet grain; - Screening and cleaning grain of poisonous seeds and inferior kernels; - Sagging of grain; - Compliance with food security standards