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Honeybush Processing Unit Demonstration
A new honeybush retort technology has been successfully demonstrated at the ARC Infruitec/Nietvoorbij facility in Stellenbosch. This innovation supports small-scale farmers and wild harvesters in the Garden Route District by enabling them to process honeybush tea more efficiently and access higher-value parts of the supply chain.
The document's recorded date is 24 February 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Places
Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Western Cape
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/successful-demonstration-honeybush-retort-good-news-garden-route-wild-harvesters-and-small
Amounts
R 4 000 000, R 2 000 000, R 1 000 000
Closing Date
24 February 2025
Successful demonstration of Honeybush Retort is good news for Garden Route wild harvesters and small-scale farmers | Western Cape Government
Garden Route Agro-processing Support Project
This project aims to strengthen the honeybush tea value chain by developing infrastructure and supporting smallholder farmers and communities in processing, packaging, and marketing honeybush. The project includes plans for an agro-processing hub and potential agri-tourism ventures.
The document's recorded date is 24 February 2025. Confirm on the official source.
The Garden Route Agro-processing Support Project aims to strengthen the honeybush tea value chain, and this demonstration marks a significant milestone in the project.
