Seeds and bulbs and seedlings and cuttings

You're considering the market for seeds, bulbs, and seedlings in Mpumalanga, which has a total spend of about R1.9 million. This market is quite niche, with only one supplier currently operating in this space, and it's not growing, as the year-over-year growth is zero. It's also worth noting that the Department of Agriculture or a similar organisation in Mpumalanga seems to favour suppliers with a strong black economic empowerment programme, with about 85 percent of the spend allocated to black-owned businesses. To succeed in this market, you'll need to ensure your business meets the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment requirements, particularly the black ownership and women ownership aspects, which have significant allocation percentages. Given the specific requirements and the small number of suppliers, it might be worth researching the current supplier and the department's procurement process to understand how you can position your business for potential opportunities.