Agri. Biotech
Agriculture & Bio-Technology Energy
Building an Agricultural Asset Class & Committed to providing Sustainable Solutions for our clients
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
- Igrovest Group was awarded the 2nd Price Award Winning for 2023
- Gauteng Accelerator Programme for Bio-Science Category
We concentrate primarily:
Castor Seed Cultivar and variety research and development
100% organic castor oil product development
Castor Oil Based bi-Product research and development
Market Research, due diligence, Export and Import Market linkages
Castor production mechanization and post-harvest handling
Castor oil product value-adding development
Igrovest Group have partnered with the Agricultural Research Council for variety breeding programme, North West University (NWU) and DALRRD. We intend to expand our institutional partnership across South Africa for Research and Development. Currently, we are incubated by the Innovation. In addition is currently the CSIR and SEBS rendering support with product testing and development.
Our Products & Services
Castor Oil Value Chain Commercialization
Castor Oil-Beans farming, Processing and Distribution
Farmer support and development through contract grower platform (seeds supplies, training, mentorship and market access)
Castor oil extraction for production of 100% organic castor oil and castor oil based Bio Derivatives and distribution
We strive to offer our clients end-to-end solutions such as:
Business planning, viability studies, feasibility studies, marketing and distribution plans.
Farm planning and implementation of key agricultural projects and enterprise development
Provide mechanization centre solutions such as tractor and implements, harvester hire.
Environmental risk assessment, and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for castor oil farming (Permit Application)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CONSULTANCY SERVICES)
Onsite farm management (farm operations manager appointment and farm mentor)
Farm infrastructure planning, designing, supplies and implementation
Farm machinery supply and tractor rental and maintenance specialized for castor production
Supply of production inputs: castor seeds, organic fertilizer and organic pesticides
Farming, agro-processing machinery supplies or castor oil contractor grower development. Contract Grower Platform
Skills Development & Training
(AGRISETA Accredited)
All our training is preceded by professional assessor and moderator to ensure quality work, and ensuring that our training is appropriate to a particular set of circumstance including soil type, climatological influence, infrastructure constraints, and education level and experience background for on-off farm training.
Courses
We offer both class-room and in-farm accredited training: