OABS

OABS

The essence of the agricultural economist’s operational philosophy should be the interaction between the various components of the farming system. He should be a systems orientated problem solver. OABS has extensive experience in this.

The tools

OABS uses sophisticated agricultural economic planning tools which are consistent with macro and micro economic theory. Any other needs not mentioned above but which falls within the field of agricultural economics, can also be considered.

The dilemma

Two distinct paradigms i.e. the technical and that of agricultural economics characterize the ineffectiveness of most agricultural research and extension services in South Africa

WHO ARE WE

Optimal Agricultural Business Systems is a consulting firm that provides agricultural information, market evaluation, strategic planning, business planning and research services to farming companies, processing firms, trade and commodity organizations, and other agricultural input suppliers. Since 1997, Optimal Agricultural Business Systems has taken pride in its long record of providing the best possible service to clients with the highest level of personal and professional integrity.

OABS organizational structure has also adapted to changing market demand to that of a multidisciplinary business entity, giving our clients a “one stop service”. Although, the primary focus of OABS Development is still aimed at the agricultural sector the new organizational structure include the following disciplines:

· Agricultural economics-;

· Applied economics-;

· Institutional and social-; and

· Technical services

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

 Development lies at the root of our organizational philosophy that leads us to embrace the importance of emerging stakeholders in the agricultural realm.

OABS

Installation of Vermicompost Tea Unit

13 September 2011 Suzelna Louw

As part of the Orange River Wine Cellars' BEE Strategy, Daan and Rihan from OABS together with Pedro Pereira from SA Biological Products and Ryan Newborm from Cape Vermicast visited the grape producers (Table- and Wine grapes) in the Kakamas/Augrabie/Marchand area to evaluate the possible sites and to install Vermicompost Tea units.  The intention is that these units will be maintained by farm workers and the compost tea will be sold to the farmer or farmers to be used as soil and foliar sprays.

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Bamboo Symposium

09 September 2011 Suzelna Louw

Hamman Oosthuizen was 'n spreker by die Bamboes Simposium in East London

Mnr. Hamman Oosthuizen, van OABS Development, wat onlangs China op uitnodiging van INBAR (International Network for Bamboo en Rattan) in opdrag van die  NOK besoek het om aanbevelings oor die verbouing daarvan in Suid-Afrika te maak, sê in 2007 het die totale waarde van bamboesprodukte wat wêreldwyd uitgevoer is reeds VSA$2,5 miljard beloop.

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