Ironveld Heritage Beef — Marketing & Sales Strategy
11.1 Sales Channels
Section 11 · Business Plan
Marketing & Sales Strategy
11.1 Sales Channels
11.1 Sales Channels
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Direct Feedlot Contracts: Off-take agreements with 2–3 major feedlots (Karan Beef, Beefmaster, EAC) for annual weaner calf supply at agreed pricing formulae linked to the SAFA index.
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Abattoir Direct Supply: Contracts with Class A abattoirs for finished cattle on carcass classification basis, targeting consistent A2/A3 grade carcasses.
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Livestock Auctions: Regular consignment to the Vryburg, Lichtenburg, and Johannesburg livestock auctions as a secondary and price-discovery channel.
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Breeding Stock Sales: Annual on-farm production sale (from Year 3) and private treaty sales of registered breeding stock.
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Premium Retail (Phase 2): Supply agreements with premium retailers (Woolworths, specialist butcheries) and hospitality groups for branded Ironveld Heritage Beef.
11.2 Marketing Budget
| Activity | Year 1 Budget | % of Total |
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| Livestock auction participation and commission | R120,000 | 24% |
| Breed society registrations and shows | R80,000 | 16% |
| Feedlot and abattoir relationship development | R60,000 | 12% |
| Brand development (Ironveld Heritage Beef) | R80,000 | 16% |
| Digital marketing and farm website | R40,000 | 8% |
| Industry association memberships (RPO, NERPO) | R30,000 | 6% |
| Farm tours and buyer events | R50,000 | 10% |
| Contingency | R40,000 | 8% |
| Total Annual Marketing Budget | R500,000 | 100% |
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