ensure that the machines remain in good working order. In this regard, focus should be on training the beneficiaries in the operation and maintenance of the mills. One of the biggest shortcomings of the project, once again demonstrating poor planning, is that there is no storeroom for keeping the equipment and machinery. Neither is there a workshop for efficient operation of the business. Instead the equipment is kept at one of the beneficiaries’ homes. Value adding initiatives such as this are commendable, but these should not be undertaken without proper planning. f) Irrigation Projects and Schemes: The ADM has been responsible for revitalization of a number of irrigation projects, mainly with the provision of irrigation equipment and installation of irrigation systems, as well as fencing between the years 2006 and 2011, which means that most of the interventions in these projects are very recent. Most of the irrigation systems are not in the best operational condition or not operating at all, with only a handful of schemes operating effectively examples of these include the Zanyokwe and Chata irrigation schemes in Amahlathi and Zintukwini Irrigation. This should raise concerns as projects that have potential benefit small holders and their surrounding communities have failed. Examples include from support include Zekhenime Nogqala, Bongithole Irrigation Scheme, Maweleni Irrigation Project. Tyefu Irrigation Scheme seems to be doing well in terms of adopting irrigation methods that are more efficient and water saving. Additionally, there has been continued support for the projects with the Project receiving R8 million had been spent on the Tyefu Irrigation Scheme benefiting 1 678 farmers for the 2010/11 financial year. Other projects that received significant support under CASP are indicated below:
ensure that the machines remain in good working order. In this regard, focus should be on training the beneficiaries in the operation and maintenance of the mills. One of the biggest shortcomings of the project, once again demonstrating poor planning, is that there is no storeroom for keeping the equipment and machinery. Neither is there a workshop for efficient operation of the business. Instead the equipment is kept at one of the beneficiaries’ homes. Value adding initiatives such as this are commendable, but these should not be undertaken without proper planning. f) Irrigation Projects and Schemes: The ADM has been responsible for revitalization of a number of irrigation projects, mainly with the provision of irrigation equipment and installation of irrigation systems, as well as fencing between the years 2006 and 2011, which means that most of the interventions in these projects are very recent. Most of the irrigation systems are not in the best operational condition or not operating at all, with only a handful of schemes operating effectively examples of these include the Zanyokwe and Chata irrigation schemes in Amahlathi and Zintukwini Irrigation. This should raise concerns as projects that have potential benefit small holders and their surrounding communities have failed. Examples include from support include Zekhenime Nogqala, Bongithole Irrigation Scheme, Maweleni Irrigation Project. Tyefu Irrigation Scheme seems to be doing well in terms of adopting irrigation methods that are more efficient and water saving. Additionally, there has been continued support for the projects with the Project receiving R8 million had been spent on the Tyefu Irrigation Scheme benefiting 1 678 farmers for the 2010/11 financial year. Other projects that received significant support under CASP are indicated below: