Section 11 · Business Plan
Implementation Plan & Timeline
The implementation plan spans 24 months from project inception to completion of the first full harvest cycle. Critical path items include land acquisition, irrigation infrastructure installation, and equipment procurement, all of which must be completed before the September-November planting window.
11.1 Implementation Gantt Chart
The implementation plan spans 24 months from project inception to completion of the first full harvest cycle. Critical path items include land acquisition, irrigation infrastructure installation, and equipment procurement, all of which must be completed before the September-November planting window.
Figure 10: Implementation Gantt Chart
11.2 Key Milestones
| Month | Milestone | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | Company registration, legal setup, bank accounts | CIPC registration certificate |
| 1-4 | Land lease/acquisition agreements signed | Title deed / lease agreement |
| 1-3 | Environmental Impact Assessment completed | EIA approval from DFFE |
| 3-5 | Land preparation, fencing, and access roads | Farm ready for infrastructure |
| 4-7 | Irrigation system installation and commissioning | Water use licence; operational pivots |
| 3-6 | Equipment procurement and delivery | All machinery on site, tested |
| 5-8 | Grain storage construction | Silos and drying facility operational |
| 6-9 | Staff recruitment and training | Full complement appointed |
| 9-11 | First planting season commences | 400 ha planted |
| 16-18 | First harvest completed | ~3,400 tonnes harvested |
| 18-20 | First sales and revenue generation | Offtake agreements executed |
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