OUR PROJECT AT A GLANCE
Our Urban Agripreneurship programme addresses arguably two of South Africa’s most critical issues, namely unemployment and a lack of food security simultaneously. The program is currently active in Diepsloot and Orange Farm in Gauteng and will train and expose young people to farming methods and the bigger supply chain management processes. Our youth can then choose to either start their own agri-related businesses and/ or enter the labour market through a number of agri-related opportunities. The initiative is continuously being developed to suit the communities’ specific needs.
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An increase in the net incomes of Agripreneur graduate.
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Growth in sustainable and environmentally conscious farming practice.
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Improved township food systems.
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Improved township economies.
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Greater access to nutritious food.
INTENDED OUTCOMES
An increase in the net incomes of Agripreneur graduates as they grow & sell their own produce
Growth in sustainable and environmentally conscious farming practices, contributing to the renewal of farmable land
Improved township food systems as the availability of fresh produce will stimulate greater demand & improve access to healthy foods
Improved township economies as the Urban Agriculture market will lead to the growth of new businesses & employment opportunities
Improved livelihoods due to greater access to nutritious food leading to better health outcomes
AQUAPONICS DIVISION
We teach young people about Aquaponics as a means to grow their own fish and vegetables as part of our training. Our aim is to improve skillsets of young farmers by introducing sustainable farming through Aquaponics whereby nutrient-rich aquaculture water is fed to water grown plants.
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Fed mostly through the fish farm waste, supplemented as necessary by water-soluble nutrients.
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Capable of acting either as a seedling nursery for the in-ground crops, or as a pure aquaponics facility growing fresh lettuce for the market.
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Operated similar to The Aquaculture Division, as a stand-alone profit centre.
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Training provided to all farmers, offered in-house from Afrika Tikkun.
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To develop their accredited Aquaponics Course to NQF Level 5 and 6.
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Transform individuals to be ready to lead fruitful lives as agri-preneurs within the agricultural sector.
