Delmas is notable for its agricultural activity, both in Haiti and in South Africa, with a range of farms and farm-related businesses.
In Delmas, Haiti, La Petite Ferme has been a prominent player in poultry farming since 1978, starting with 1,000 laying hens and growing to around 18,000 hens producing approximately 200,000 eggs monthly at peak capacity. However, recent challenges including border closures and higher feed import costs have resulted in reduced output and significant layoffs[1].
Additionally, the Delmas region hosts an industrial-scale salt processing plant, dedicated in 2014 as part of the Notre Dame Haiti Program. The facility’s establishment highlights the diversification of agricultural processing in the area[3].
While there are references to offices of organizations such as Haiti Survie in Delmas, their agricultural farm operations are located in Acul Samedi, not in Delmas itself[5].
In Delmas, South Africa (Mpumalanga), the area is recognized for large-scale agriculture, especially maize production, and is home to a number of farms with diverse functions. Properties for sale include egg farms, cash crop farms, and mixed-use smallholdings with irrigated lands ranging widely in size, with examples from around 2 hectares to over 130 hectares[2][6]. Several companies also provide livestock and farm services in the area, such as Rossgro Factory Outlet and Kokovha Farming[8].
Worldfocus Agri, headquartered in Delmas, Mpumalanga, further exemplifies the region’s agricultural innovation, specializing in the development of organic and biological plant growth stimulants designed to improve crop health and yields[4].
References
- [1] Poultry production in Haiti stifled by insecurity and Dominican competition
- [2] Farms for Sale in Delmas
- [3] Salt processing plant dedicated in Haiti
- [4] Our Story | World Foucs Agri
- [5] A propos – Haiti Survie
- [6] Farms for sale in Delmas – Private Property
- [8] The 10 Best Livestock Farming Companies in Delmas