Growing Knowledge. Harvesting Future Agricultural Leaders.

THIS INITIATIVE IS TO GIVE SOMEONE THE FUTURE THEY DREAMT OF

ADOPT A FARMER

Agriculture is the backbone of African food security, rural employment, and economic resilience. Across South Africa, thousands of passionate, hardworking young people dream of running sustainable farm enterprises, but lack the financial means to access accredited education, digital tools, and practical field training.

Through the Adopt a Farmer initiative – pioneered by Umnga Farmers Group, individuals, businesses, and international sponsors can directly fund, equip, and mentor an aspiring agricultural student.

HOW IT WORKS:

Direct, Audited & Personal

We believe sponsorship should never feel like a blind donation. When you adopt a farmer, you walk the journey with them from their first online module to their practical field assessments,

 

  • Quarterly Video Logs: Receive unscripted video updates directly from your student showing their progress, practical trials, and fieldwork.
  • Academic Verification: Term-by-term milestone reports and certified assessment results.
  • Virtual Graduation Showcase: An invitation to celebrate your student’s achievements at their year-end graduation and portfolio presentation.
  • Strict Accountability: All equipment remains the property of Umnga Farmers Group  until graduation, ensuring hardware is protected and studies are prioritised.

Investment Area

Annual Cost (ZAR)

Est. Annual (USD)*

Est. Annual (GBP)*

Est. Annual (EUR)*

Accredited Tuition & Assessments

R35,000

~$1,945

~£1,520

~$1,780

Field-Ready Laptop & Accessories (Yr 1)

R9,500

~$530

~£415

~$485

12-Month High-Speed LTE Data

R6,000

~$335

~£260

~$305

Specialised Practical Workshop Fees

R3,500

~$195

~£150

~$180

Practical Travel, Lodging & Logistics

R9,000

~$500

~£390

~$460

Mentorship, Monitoring & Governance

R3,500

~$195

~£150

~$180

TOTAL FULL SCHOLARSHIP (Year 1)

R66,500

~$3,690

~£2,885

~£3,390

Monthly Breakdown (Over 12 Months)

~R5,540 / mo

~$308 / mo

~£240 / mo

~€282 / mo

*Estimates fluctuate based on real-time exchange rates. In Year 2 of a 2-Year Diploma, hardware costs fall away, reducing the annual total to R57,000.

CHOOSE

Your Sponsorship Level

  1. The Harvest Partner
  • R66,500 / year (or ~R5,540 / month | ~$308 / mo | ~£240 / mo)
  • The Impact: Fully funds one student’s entire academic year – 100% of accredited tuition, laptop, monthly internet, specialised practical workshop modules, and all travel/accommodation logistics.
  1. The Digital Seed
  • R15,500 / year (or ~R1,300 / month | ~$72 / mo | ~£56 / mo)
  • The Impact: Bridges the digital divide by equipping a student with a dedicated laptop and 12 months of high-speed data to study online from anywhere.
  1. The Boots-on-the-Ground
  • R12,500 / year (or ~R1,040 / month | ~$58 / mo | ~£45 / mo)
  • The Impact: Powers experiential training by covering practical short-course fees, workshop materials, transport, and lodging for on-farm practical assessment weeks.
  1. The Fertile Ground
  • R35,000 / year (or R3,400 / month over 10 months | ~$165 / mo)
  • The Impact: Directly covers the formal registration, curriculum, and accredited certification fees for the academic year.

Corporate & Tax Benefits

  • For South African Donors & Businesses:

    • Section 18A Tax Certificates: The Umnga Farmers Training Group (Pty) Ltd, is registered under Section 21 of the South African Companies Act as a non-profit organization, with registration number 2000/001142/08, according to the requirements of a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) set out in section 30(3) of the Income Tax Act No 58 of 1962 (the Act).  All monetary donations are eligible for a Section 18A tax deduction (up to 10% of taxable income).
    • B-BBEE Level 1 Recognition: Businesses can maximize their scorecard under Skills Development and Socio-Economic Development (SED) with 135% procurement recognition.

    For International Philanthropists & Global Expats:

    • Due to strong foreign exchange value against the South African Rand, your contribution delivers outsized, measurable social impact – transforming a life for the equivalent of just $10 / £8 a day.

HOW TO

Get Started:

CHOOSE A

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