Entrepreneurship

An agricultural business used RDP support to improve its capacity to process and store its produce, while producing renewable energy from the sun.

A pilot project to create an innovative pig farm based on the principle of processing fresh manure to minimise GHG emissions and increase the farm’s profitability.

RDP support enabled a home-based business that sells quality vegetarian food products to increase its production capacity and reach out to an international market.

Modernization of a poultry farm by installing new, laying hen equipment and by renovating the production buildings.

A leading manufacturer of conserves and jams used RDP support to increase its winter water storage capacity for use during the summer dry months.

A project to enhance the facilities on a geological site, enable new visitor-based activities and attract more visitors who will spend more time in the area.

Expanding a viticulture business to meet market demand by investing in modern and efficient equipment.

Acquisition of a wood chipper that produces chips for cogeneration more efficiently, thus reducing the cost of tools and consumables per unit of finished product.

An investment project to modernise a buffalo dairy farm through the introduction of new processes and equipment.

The GrowBiz approach to enterprise support is based on building long-term relationships with businesses and encouraging them to connect, collaborate, share and network with other enterprises in their local community and further afield.