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2019 SAB KickStart Urban Agri Programme
This is an opportunity for Youth-owned businesses in the Agriculture sector to participate in a growth centered business development programme. We are looking to advance Youth-owned farms with technology solutions, growing them into scaled, hydroponic farming based operations that can create jobs.
General criteria 1. Crop based agriculture enterprise 2. The entrepreneur/business should have at least 1 year farming experience
3. The business owner must be a youth aged between 18-35 years old 4. The farm should have access to water & electricity 5. Proof of access to land access (i.e. full ownership/communal etc.) 6. Currently generating revenue with potential to scale
Land characteristics
1. Land must be arable and currently utilized to produce crop/produce
2. Land size must be in the region of 1500m2
3. Land must have access to water
Farm characteristics
1. Preference will be given to farms with at least 5 tunnels or 1500m2 under net
Qualifying crop (s)
1. Any plant based crop
The programme will entail:
1. Technical and operational business training (bootcamp) in Johannesburg