Philippi Agrihub

14/05/2025

Ithuba loQeqesho kwezolimo - Ungaphoswa!

06/12/2024

🌾 Unlock Your Agri-Skills at the Agrihub! 🌾

Join us at the Philippi Agrihub for a series of transformative Agri-Skills Workshops designed to empower aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

📅 Tuesday, 10 December 2024
POULTRY EDUCATION WORKSHOP
Unlock the secrets to backyard poultry farming success in this one-day workshop with Philip Kilian—learn how to start, grow, and profit from broilers, egg production, and multiple income streams!
💡 Session 1 (10:00–12:00): Introduction to Sustainable Poultry Farming
💡 Session 2 (13:00–15:00): Scaling Poultry Farming for Commercial Production
💰 Cost: R350 per participant
📧 Enquiries: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.kikiagri.co.za

📅 Wednesday, 11 December 2024
DISCOVER AQUAPONIC FARMING
Join us for an intensive half-day workshop on aquaponic farming. Mikhail Accom, founder of Eduponics, will guide you through combining fish farming with soilless plant production. Seats are limited so hook your spot today by registering at the link below.
💡 Session 1 (10:00–12:00): Introduction to Aquaponic Farming
💡 Session 2 (13:00–15:00): Scaling Aquaponic farming for Commercial Viability
💰 Cost: R350 per participant
📝 Register: https://formless.ai/c/p8KI0pxUjS0Y
📧 Enquiries: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.eduponics.co.za

📅 Thursday, 12 December 2024
H**P & CANNABIS SEED FARMING
Join Michael Du Preez, MD of Edulis Cultivation, for an in-depth exploration of cannabis seed enterprise development. Delve into the technical aspects of agri-input methods, from genetic selection and cultivation to harvesting and agro-processing. Discover how to scale your operations into successful business ventures and transformative enterprises, catering to both South African and international markets with cannabis materials and products tailored to market needs.
💡 Session 1 (10:00–12:00): Introduction to Cannabis Seed Enterprise Development
💡 Session 2 (13:00–15:00): Scaling a Cannabis Seed Enterprise
💰 Cost: R350 per participant
📧 Enquiries: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.eduliscultivation.com

✨ Additional Info:
• No prior booking required—just show up and join in!
• Safe parking on secure premises available for all participants.
• Refreshments will be served to keep you energized.
• Workshops will be repeated in January 2024 (dates to be confirmed).

📌 Location: Philippi Agrihub, corner of Stock and Market Road, Philippi 7781 (GPS Coordinates: -34.0096962, 18.6042969)

🔗 Why Attend?
• Learn from experienced professionals.
• Network with like-minded entrepreneurs.
• Gain practical skills for starting or growing your business.

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your Agri skills and take your business to the next level!

The Philippi Agrihub (PAH) is evolving into the PAH Innovation and Technology Hub that will offer education and training on advanced technologies, and implement projects that promote sustainability and community upliftment.

05/11/2024

Uyamenywa Kusuku Lokufumana Ulwazi Malunga Ne Job Journey Course. Esi Sisimemo Kubantu Base Philippi (Ward 34, 35, 36, 80 & 88) Abangaphangeliyo

🗓️ Umhla: Lwesibini, 19 Novemba 2024
⌚ Ixesha: 9:00 AM

I-PEDI imema bonke abantu abangaphangeliyo ePhilippi (Ward 34, 35, 36, 80 & 88) ukuba beze kuzimasa usuku lokufumana ulwazi olubanzi nge - JOB JOURNEY. Le yikhosi (course) yeentsuku ezili-11, ephuhliswe yi Foundation, eyenzelwe ukunceda abantu bazi ngakumbi ngezemisebenzi, nokusebenzisa itekhnoloji ngokufanelekileyo xa befuna umsebenzi. Abathathi-nxaxheba kule nkqubo bafundiswa iindlela zokukhangela umsebenzi, nokuhlala belungele imisebenzi, konke oku ngentlawulo ebuyiswayo ye-R50 xa kugqitywe ikhosi. Oko kukuthi, umntu uhlawula i-R50 ethi ibuyiselwe kuye xa eyigqibile ikhosi (course).

Izibonelelo zibandakanya:
✅ Ukwenzelwa iCV kunye ne akhawunti ye-imeyile simahla
✅ Ukubhaliswa kwiwebhusayithi yabafuna imisebenzi simahla
✅ Isikhokelo neengcebiso kwiinkqubo zodliwanondlebe simahla

Masibonane ngolwesibini, 19 Novemba ngo-9:00 AM ePhilippi Agrihub (kwikona yeStock neMarket Roads, ePhilippi East). Sikufutshane neStock Road Bus Terminus nesikhululo samapolisa ePhilippi East.

Ngalomhla uzakudibana neqela lethu, ufumane ulwazi oluthe vetshe nethuba lokubuza imibuzo phambi kokubhalisela ikhosi (course).

UNGAPHOSWA!

28/05/2024

🌟 Usuku loBhaliso IwaBathengi 🌟

Kuluvuyo kuthi ukumema bonke abathengi bemveliso entsha abakufutshane nathi kumsitho wethu wobhaliso kwiMarike yeMveliso eNtsha yeSizwe iPhilippi Agrihub.

📅 NgoMgqibelo we-1 kaJuni 2024, 9:00 Kusasa - 4:00 Emva kwemini
📅 NgeCawa ye-2 kaJuni 2024, 10:00 Kusasa - 2:00 Emva kwemini

📍 Idilesi: Ikona yeendlela iStock Road neMarket Road, ePhilippi 7781 (malunga nesikhululo samapolisa sasePhilippi East)

⚠️ Nabahlali bonke bayamenywa ukuba babhalise njengabathengi. Kodwa nceda uqaphele ukuba le marike ithengisa ngokomyinge omkhulu kuphela (bulk only). Ayiyovenkile yokuthengisa ukutya okuncinci, yi marike. Ngoko ke ukutya, iziqhamo, nemifuno eyimiyinge encinci ayiyi kufumaneka.

🔍 Kutheni kufuneka uze?
- Ukuze uze kubhalisa njengomthengi osemthethweni kwiMarike yethu entsha yeMveliso eNtsha yeSizwe
- Ukuze ufumane ithuba lokuncokola nokwakha ubudlelwane namafama asekuhlaleni kunye nabathengisi
- Ukuze ukwazi ukufikelela kwezona mveliso zintsha kulo mmandla weKapa

📌 Sicela uqaphele oku:
- Nceda uphathe isazisi sakho (ID) ukuze senze uqinisekiso lomthengi.
- Siza kuqhagamshelana nawe xa ikhadi lakho lokuthenga lilungele ukuba uze kulilanda.

📞 Ngolwazi oluthe vetshe:
- Qhagamshelana noMnu. Uthmaan Rhoda (RMA)
- Ifowuni: 082 292 4069
- Iimeyile: [email protected]

Ungaphoswa leli thuba lokuba ngumthengi osemthethweni! 🌽🥕🫑

The Philippi Agrihub (PAH) is evolving into the PAH Innovation and Technology Hub that will offer education and training on advanced technologies, and implement projects that promote sustainability and community upliftment.

16/02/2024

Agrihub Marks Milestone with Inaugural Commercial Delivery

This week, a historic moment unfolded at the Philippi Agrihub as we welcomed the first commercial delivery of 27 tons of ginger roots, sourced directly from Madagascar.

The Agrihub's market agent, Rhoda Market Agency (RMA), started the process of value addition, employing methods such as sorting, grading, and packaging to transform the bulk ginger into smaller packaged units tailored for wholesale distribution.

RMA is ready to distribute the repackaged product and will offer the ginger at wholesale prices to buyers across various markets. In turn, the buyers will either retail the product or use it as a primary ingredient in the creation of other ginger-based goods.

Already, the demand for this ginger has shown promising signs, with one buyer taking the opportunity to purchase 2 tons of ginger specifically for juice production.

This milestone marks a significant achievement for the Agrihub, heralding a bright future for small-scale and commercial farmers alike. By bridging the gap between local producers, commercial buyers, and the surrounding community, it paves the way for greater access to fresh produce and a diverse selection of food basket items through the establishment of a vibrant fresh produce market.

Whilst this value-add activity and delivery to buyers is a first step in the activation of the market, it is still secondary to the opening of the market trading floor, which is coming soon.

Stay tuned as the Agrihub continues to redefine the landscape of agricultural trade in Philippi and surrounds, one delivery at a time.

07/12/2023

In an exciting development for the Philippi community, the Philippi Agrihub is on the brink of transforming into a dynamic commission-based fresh produce market, signaling a promising future for both small-scale and commercial farmers.

In anticipation of its launch in 2024, the Agrihub's commitment to prosperity is highlighted by the Green Futures initiative, modern infrastructure, and strategic security partnerships.

Read more:

Agrihub is on the brink of transforming into a commission-based fresh produce market for small-scale and commercial farmers.

21/11/2023

In a remarkable collaboration between Afriponics and the Philippi Agrihub, a budding partnership is driving change and fostering the growth of young entrepreneurs in Cape Town.

The story of the Roots program, which began its journey in November 2022, is a tale of transformation, hope, and empowerment – and of entrepreneurship in bloom!

Read more:

Afriponics and Philippi Agrihub are providing Cape Town's youth with innovative agricultural opportunities. Entrepreneurship in bloom!

18/05/2023

Good news: The Philippi Agrihub is expected to restart in August and will finally get to operate as intended. We look forward to experiencing the buzz!

The Philippi Agri Hub will finally get to operate as intended following years of leaps and losses due to a lack of proper planning and sustainable financial support.

20/04/2023

Celebrating the success of young farmers at the Philippi Agrihub. These talented individuals are producing quality deli products for one of the country's largest suppliers, marking the closure of their journey from training to supply within six months.

This incredible accomplishment is a testament to the value of investing in young people and giving them opportunities to develop their skills and talents. The Roots Agripreneur Youth Project, launched in November 2022, has provided 200 young people in poverty-stricken areas with such opportunities, focused on new, niche, or high-value crops that are not typically grown in the region.

A partnership between AfriPonics, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, and FirstRand Empowerment Foundation, this initiative has been making waves in the agricultural industry, with remarkable success in two provinces, NW and WC. The project has shown that young South Africans can have a bright future in agriculture.

Congratulations to the young team and the entire Roots Agripreneur project for this outstanding achievement!