LESIKA
Lesika Institute was founded on a farm in Pretoria Rural in 2023. The founder pitched his business idea to an established cannabis farm, and through this pitch, the institution discovered its true purpose: to assist entrepreneurs within the sector in building successful commercial businesses that are globally competitive.
With a unique position in the industry, we work closely with a diverse group of agripreneurs. Our institution goes beyond standard onboarding; we focus on technical onboarding, revenue optimisation, commercial governance, and business management. This comprehensive approach ensures that the producers we develop are fully equipped to scale their operations and maximize commercial impact
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Eastern Cape and Standard Bank Back Cannabis Farmers
The Eastern Cape Province has been at the forefront of advancing South Africa’s cannabis sector. In a landmark move, legacy cannabis growers were among the 30 beneficiaries to receive over R50 million during the first phase of a government-backed pilot project. Adding...
Government to collaborate in industrial hemp
For the cannabis and industrial hemp sectors to flourish and truly benefit rural farmers, effective collaboration among government departments is essential to drive the industry forward. A coordinated effort across agriculture, business, funding institutions, science,...