In our aim to tackle improved food security and economic participation, we develop under-resourced communities to utilise the land they live on. To us, Agripreneurship is a series of training programmes that use active learning to engage trainees in discovering the profitability of farming.

The cohort of learners at Thuthuwa- Diepsloot, enrolle in the agripreneurship programme, follow a structured 12‑month experiential learning journey designed to build both competence and confidence in agriculture. Learners spend their first three months on the farm, where they gain foundational and practical knowledge in crop production, soil health, farm management, irrigation, and basic agribusiness principles. This phase equips them with hands‑on skills in a supportive learning environment, allowing them to apply theory immediately in real farm settings.

Following this introductory period, learners transition into a nine‑month placement on a commercial farm, where they are immersed in the realities of large‑scale production, operational systems, and the demands of a professional agricultural environment.

At Amathuba in Orange Farm, the 12 months by learners is spent on a full NQF Level 4 programme which is a nationally recognised vocational programme designed to prepare learners for skilled employment or agripreneurship within the agricultural sector. It builds on earlier foundational levels and provides more advanced technical competencies, practical workplace experience, and business‑oriented agricultural training.

Throughout the programme, the focus remains firmly on practical knowledge, employability, and the establishment of profitable farming practices.

These pathways ensure that learners are not only equipped with agricultural skills, but empowered with the confidence, business insight, and real‑world experience needed to build sustainable livelihoods. By nurturing agripreneurs who can cultivate both the land and their own economic futures, we are strengthening communities from the ground up and contributing to a more food‑secure and economically resilient society.