A real start, not just a certificate
CEIRD goes beyond training. Qualifying graduates and beneficiaries receive agricultural production inputs to help them set up their own enterprises — a support package worth approximately R30,000 per person.
R30,000 per beneficiary
Each follow-up support package is valued at approximately R30,000.
Follow-up mentorship
Ongoing guidance after course completion — not a hand-off.
Production inputs
Real seed, feed, vaccines and equipment — not just paperwork.
Mechanisation access
Tractor and equipment training to operate at production scale.
What goes into a poultry start-up package
Each beneficiary who completes training in poultry receives a follow-up package designed to take them from day-one to first harvest. Roughly R30,000 worth of inputs, ready to use.
- 100 day-old chicks
- Starter, finisher & post-finisher feed
- Drinkers, feeders & bedding
- Vaccines, vitamins & supplements
- Disinfectant (Virukill)
- Crate & infrared brooder light
We support graduates well past the certificate
A certificate doesn’t pay for chicks or feed. That’s why CEIRD provides production inputs and mentorship after training — so graduates can actually run an operation, not just describe one.
“The R30,000 input package was the difference. I came out of training, set up my chicken house, and was at market within months.”
— CEIRD poultry support beneficiary
Three ways CEIRD backs farmers after training
Production input packages
R30,000 worth of chicks, feed, vaccines and equipment for qualifying graduates.
Mechanisation training
Tractor and equipment training so farmers can operate at production scale.
Mentorship & follow-up
Ongoing technical mentorship from CEIRD officers after the course ends.
Are you eligible?
Reach out to CEIRD to find out about the next support cycle, eligibility criteria and how to apply.