Seeds and bulbs and seedlings and cuttings

You're looking at a market for seeds, bulbs, and seedlings in the North West province, which is worth about R177 million. This market is relatively small and not growing, with no year-over-year growth, so you'll need to be strategic to get a foothold. It's also a fairly uncrowded space, with only 2 suppliers currently operating, and only 1 department to deal with. The Department of Agriculture is likely to favour businesses with a strong black economic empowerment programme, given that 85% of the allocation goes to black-owned businesses. If I were you, I'd focus on building a strong B-BBEE level, particularly around black ownership, to increase your chances of securing contracts in this space.