The document discusses Sprout Feeding Systems as a new approach to sustainable agriculture in South Africa that addresses various challenges facing the industry. It notes issues like limited water, rising costs, and climate risks that make traditional large-scale farming difficult. Sprout Feeding Systems promote vertical expansion through growing fodder in trays, using less land and resources. This allows for smaller, more economically viable farms that are less vulnerable to external factors. The system can support a variety of livestock and offers benefits like accelerated growth, high yields from small spaces, and removal of weather and drought risks. It provides a sustainable solution for food security, rural development, and stable agricultural growth in South Africa.

1. Sprout Feeding Systems
A new way of thinking

2. Agriculture in South-Africa
•Limited water resources
•Global warming
•Farm land availability in SA
•Cost of land
•Cost of infrastructure
•Population growth
•Energy costs
•Climate
•Labour costs….

3. Agriculture in South-Africa 2012
•Sustainable growth
•Input costs/Profitability
•World food prices
•Weather changes
•Droughts
•Crime/theft

4. Agriculture in South-Africa 2012
Current perceptions
Economically viable farming
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Huge farms

5. Agriculture in South-Africa 2012
More livestock numbers requires more land
Current perceptions
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Horizontal expansion

6. Sprout Feeding Systems
A new way of thinking
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Vertical expansion

7. Agriculture - the future
A new way of thinking
Economically viable farming
=
Sprout Feeding Systems

8. Agriculture - the future
A new way of thinking
The solution
•Smaller economically viable farms
•Less laborers MORE farmers
•Increase in livestock producers
•Food security
•Sustainable meat production
•Lower farming risks…..

9. • Less water resources needed
• Optimal use of farm land
•Cost of infrastructure reduced
•Population growth – food security
•Sustainable Energy and lower cost
• Very little Climate risks
•High employment opportunities
•Faster rural development
Agriculture - the future
A new way of thinking

10. Agriculture - the future
A new way of thinking
•Sustainable growth achieved
•Reduced Input costs
•Higher Profitability
•Weather risks removed
•Drought risks removed
•Crime/theft reduced

11. Agriculture - the future
A new way of thinking
Scenario comparison
Infrastructure cost 1000 sheep
Sheep farm vs SFS solution
Land needed 2000ha 50ha
Cost R6,000,000 R500,00
SFS System* n/a R390,000
TOTAL COST R6,000,000 R890,000
* The price is for 2012 and this system produces 1500kg fodder per day

12. Sprout Feeding Systems
The SFS Solution

13. Sprout Feeding Systems
Demographics
South Africa
Southern Regions
Western Cape
Eastern Cape
Natal
Northern Regions
Free State
Gauteng
Northern Cape
Rest of SA
International
Namibia

14. Who needs sprout feeding?
All livestock that forage can utilize the feed that
is produced in a Sprout Feeding System.
-cattle -sheep
-goats -pigs
-poultry -deer
-alpaca -horse
-camels -rabbits

15. Benefits of the Sprout Feeding System
• Optimum production
• Accelerated growth
• High yield in a very small area
• Low water consumption
• Low energy consumption
• Easy maintenance
• Trouble free operations
It takes seven days to grow from seeding to feed out!

16. • Forget about waiting for rain or soil moisture to plant
• No more moving irrigation lines, ploughing fieldmowing, windrowing,
bailing and hammer milling.
• Save on feed prices - hedge your investment, buy when others are
selling their stock cheap and sell when others are paying high prices.
• With a SFS system you take control of your feeding and production.
• Organic and affordable – The SFS systems offer an attractive means
of producing affordable organic 'green' feeds.
Sprout fodder benefits

17. The SFS Systems
SFS200 Mobile unit
Produces 200kg fodder
SFS500
Produces 500kg fodder
SFS500 Mobile unit
Produces 500kg fodder
SFS1000
Produces 1000kg fodder
365 days of the year

18. Sprout Feeding Systems Construction
Structure: The SFS structure is designed as per the
requirements of the customer. A high quality structure
designed to our high quality standards. The structure is
modular and can be made bigger without costly alterations to
the structure.
Cover: The cover is made from Polycarb, strong enough to
withstand the worst hail storm. Ultra violet protection and a
sunlight defuser, with optimum chlorofil improvement
properties.
We prefer not to use PVC and normal IBR as we believe in
superior quality at a fair cost, lasting for years without
expensive replacements in future.

19. Trays
Food grade quality and chemical resistant. Manufactured to withstand years of
handling. The trays are purpose made for the SFS system and can withstand years of
scrubbing and cleaning.
SFS Controlling system
The secret to optimal sprout growth is our controlling system:
Climate control for all weather conditions.
The SFS controlling system has a fully automatic operation with an
automatic reset in the event of power failures.
Lighting
The only efficient source of light is sun light, that is why we don’t believe in any
other source of light, but sunlight.
Ultra violet light, the big destroyer of our planet, earth warming, skin cancer and
other illnesses, is caused by ultra violet light. How can it benefit your sprouts? Other
than giving heat at a price!
Sprout Feeding Systems Construction

20. Sprout Feeding Systems Gallery

21. Sprout Feeding Systems Gallery

22. Sprout Feeding Systems Gallery

23. Every SFS system is designed as per the unique needs of the
farmer, various factors play a role in the design and contents of
every unit.
We are not giving a quote, unless we know more about
your needs, therefore we first will have a discussion with our
prospective customer before we give a quote.
Our feed specialists play a very important role in
determining your needs and their input will always be part of
the discussion to determine your needs first.
Sprout Feeding Systems Costing

24. Summary

25. For more information or questions about our products & services,
please contact us by phone, email or fax
Head Office: info@sproutfeedingsystems.co.za
Agents- South-Africa:
Marius 0834687067
marius@sproutfeedingsystems.co.za
Abie 0836552839
abie@sproutfeedingsystems.co.za
Contact us
www.sproutfeedingsystems.co.za

26. Thank you