Agripreneur Development Programme (ADP)

Starting Your Agribusiness on Your Own Land: From Training to Ownership

In this extensive 12-month programme, agripreneurs will advance through two main phases: the 3-month Activate phase and the 9-month Accelerate phase. Participants in these phases gain a great deal of practical experience and hands-on training, preparing them to start their own agribusinesses on allotted land.

Following the initial programme, participants obtaining independent funding and move into the 24-month Accelerate Post-Transition Phase, where they get continuous assistance in managing operating costs, and starting their own agribusinesses on their own land.

Perfect for:

Future agribusiness owners inspired to create and manage sustainable farming operations.

Programme Duration:

12 months (with a 24-month Post-Transition Phase funded by the agripreneur after that).

Benefits of the Programme:

Launch your agribusiness on allotted land, get access to markets, and get continuous assistance as you work toward complete ownership and independence during the 24-month Post-Transition Phase.

Long-Term

Learning track

3-month technical and business training combining 20–30% classroom-based theory with 70–80% hands-on fieldwork.

9-month real farm implementation of skills over the course of one full growing season and management

Land assessment, mentorship and cluster support

Connections to funders, infrastructure suppliers, industry experts, and market access

Placement on own land with continued coaching and mentorship