Overview of Business

Basadi General Trading is a woman-led small enterprise dedicated to empowering rural communities in South Africa. The company is expanding into the agriculture sector, with a focus on food security, local employment, and economic development.

Vision:
To be a trusted agro-business in rural South Africa that uplifts women, youth, and communities through innovative, sustainable agricultural solutions.

Mission:
To provide high-quality agricultural products and services, create job opportunities, and contribute to the socio-economic development of rural communities.

Core Objectives:

  • Establish crop and livestock farming operations.
  • Introduce modern farming techniques to increase productivity.
  • Create job and skills development opportunities, especially for women and youth.
  • Partner with local cooperatives, suppliers, and markets.
  • Supply fresh produce to local markets, schools, and municipalities.

Why Agro-Business in a Rural Area?
Basadi General Trading addresses rural challenges such as limited job opportunities, food shortages, and underdeveloped economies by leveraging agriculture to drive economic growth, empower women and youth, and enhance food security.

Potential Agro Activities:

  • Crop Farming: Maize, beans, spinach, tomatoes, etc.
  • Livestock Farming: Poultry, goats, cattle (depending on resources).
  • Agro-processing: Value-added products like dried herbs, sauces, or packaged vegetables.
  • Training and Workshops: Offering farming education to improve community engagement.

Future Plans:

  • Register with agricultural support bodies and funding institutions.
  • Apply for farming grants and land use rights.
  • Expand into agro-tourism or farm-to-table initiatives.
Stage of Business
Startup
Industries Served
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
Agribusiness and Agbio
Agro-processing
Breeding and Reproduction Technologies
Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
Mixed farming
Raising of cattle and buffaloes
Raising of poultry
Raising of sheep and goats
Fishing and aquaculture
Freshwater fishing
​Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Country / HQ
South Africa
Funding required
Government funding
Grant
Loan
Venture Capital
Angel Investment
Crowdfunding
Equity Investment
Seed funding