Programme Highlight
Agribusiness & Food Processing
Practical agricultural production, food processing, and packaging skills supporting food security, employment creation, and agribusiness entrepreneurship in Lesotho and the SADC region.
Executive Summary
Agribusiness, Food Processing, and Packaging focuses on hands-on agricultural production and value addition to support food security, employment, and agricultural industrial growth in Lesotho and the SADC region.
Programme Goals
- Equip learners with practical skills in agricultural production, food processing, and packaging
- Develop agribusiness entrepreneurship and value-addition capacity
- Support climate-smart and environmentally responsible farming practices
- Train learners in poultry and livestock management
Career & Self-Employment Opportunities
- Farm Management Assistant / Supervisor
- Food Processing & Packaging Assistant / Supervisor
- Livestock & Poultry Management Assistant / Supervisor
- Own and manage a farm, poultry, or livestock enterprise
- Operate a food processing and packaging business
- Establish manure, fertilizer, and animal feed production businesses
Core Courses
- Crop Production & Climate-Smart Agriculture (e.g. Horticulture)
- Animal Science, Poultry Production & Management
- Beekeeping, Fishkeeping & Processing
- Food Processing, Packaging & Value Addition
- Agribusiness Management & Marketing
Student Benefits & Advantages
- Access to hands-on farm and food processing practical training
- Access to SIBT Agribusiness Incubation Programme
- Access to business capital and funding support
- Access to FREE SIBT Driving School
Entry Level: Minimum Grade 7 or equivalent
Duration: 11–36 months + 11 months internship
Mode of Delivery: Partial Online | Full-Time | Part-Time | Block Release | Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Fees: M16,500 – M22,000 per year
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