Farm assessment and planning
We work with farm owners to understand the current state of the farm, identify challenges, assess available infrastructure, and decide which farming activities can realistically be started or improved.
PRIVATE FARMS
Reviving private farms, growing sustainable businesses
Many private farms have land, infrastructure and potential, but struggle because of finances, a lack of skilled workers, limited resources or farm management. We help them get back to productive, sustainable farming.
01 · THE PROGRAMME
What is the Private Farm Support Programme?
An initiative that helps struggling private farms restart, improve or strengthen their farming operations.
Some farms have the land and infrastructure for production but lack the capacity or resources to operate effectively. We help owners identify their challenges, introduce basic farm operations, and explore access to interns and other support.
Our goal: consistent production, improved management, job creation and long-term sustainability.
02 · HOW WE ASSIST
How we help struggling private farms
Introducing basic farm operations
We help farms establish essential activities such as land preparation, planting, irrigation, soil management, pest control, harvesting, recordkeeping and general maintenance, depending on the farm's needs.
Connecting farms with internship opportunities
We explore partnerships with government programmes, training organisations and other institutions that may provide eligible interns with stipends, so participants gain experience while assisting with agreed farm activities.
Practical training and supervision
Interns learn through practical farm activities under appropriate supervision, developing skills in production, farm management and agricultural business operations.
Building towards sustainability
As operations improve, we help identify opportunities for production growth, market access, business development and partnerships — so each farm relies less on temporary support.
03 · THE INTERNSHIP MODEL
How the internship support model works
Some government departments, training institutions and organisations offer internship programmes that may provide stipends to eligible participants. We seek partnerships with them for farms that need operational support.
01
Identify the farm's needs
Assess which activities require support, such as crop production, irrigation, nursery management, livestock care or farm administration.
02
Identify suitable internship opportunities
Explore programmes that match the farm's needs, the participants' skills and the funder's eligibility requirements.
03
Match participants to farm activities
Where placements are approved, participants gain practical experience while contributing to agreed activities.
04
Provide supervision and learning
Establish clear responsibilities, learning objectives, attendance records and regular progress reviews.
05
Review progress and sustainability
Monitor activities, production, skills development and business progress to identify further support needed.
Important: internship placements and stipends depend on the availability, approval and rules of the relevant programmes. We facilitate and explore these opportunities but cannot guarantee placements or funding. Arrangements must comply with applicable employment, safety and internship requirements.
04 · CHALLENGES WE ADDRESS
What the programme can help with
Farms that have stopped or reduced production
Shortages of workers or practical agricultural skills
Poorly organised day-to-day farm operations
Underused tunnels, nurseries, irrigation systems or other infrastructure
Limited farm management and recordkeeping capacity
Difficulty establishing a consistent production plan
A need for pathways to market access and financial sustainability
Support depends on each farm's circumstances, available resources and the feasibility of restarting or improving operations.
05 · BENEFITS
Benefits for owners and interns
For private farm owners
- Help organising basic farm operations
- Access to potential internship and skills partnerships
- Better planning, monitoring and recordkeeping
- Better use of existing land and infrastructure
- Support exploring markets, partnerships and investment
For internship participants
- Practical experience in real farming environments
- Agricultural and business skills
- Exposure to farm management and production systems
- Readiness for employment or agricultural entrepreneurship
- Learning from experienced farmers and supervisors
06 · OUR APPROACH
Support first, sustainability always
Struggling farms deserve a chance to rebuild their capacity and contribute to local economic development. We start with each farm's challenges, begin with the basics, use available resources wisely and connect owners with relevant support.
Internships alone cannot solve every challenge. Farms may also need working capital, reliable water, inputs, equipment, technical advice and secure markets. We identify these needs during assessment and address them through suitable partnerships where possible.
07 · WHO CAN APPLY
The programme is for farm owners and operators who:
Own or legally operate a private farm
Are experiencing operational or financial difficulties that affect production
Have land or infrastructure with potential for agricultural use
Are willing to work with us on a farm improvement plan
Can provide supervision and a safe learning environment for interns
Are willing to explore partnerships and work towards long-term sustainability
Each application is assessed individually.
08 · PARTNER WITH US
Let’s bring struggling farms back to life
We invite private farm owners, government departments, training institutions, internship providers, agricultural professionals and development partners to work with us — unlocking underused land, developing skills and building sustainable farming businesses.
A full farm assessment form is coming soon. For now, tell us about your farm, its location and the challenges you face.