Uganda - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

A circular piggery project where local resources such as local & left-over foods, water weeds, black soldier fly larvae, saw dust are used with biogas production, and pig leather export incorporated creating a sustainable and resource-efficient system.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

1. Black Soldier Fly Larvae - Black soldier fly larvae are excellent bio converters. They can efficiently transform organic waste, including pig manure, into valuable biomass. - Nutrients (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) from the pig manure are stored in the BSFL body mass 2. Water Weeds - Harvested water weeds can serve as feed for the pigs, reducing the need for external feed sources. 3. Biogas Production - The pig manure, along with Black soldier fly larvae frass, can be used to generate biogas through anaerobic digestion. - Anaerobic digesters break down organic matter in the manure, producing methane-rich biogas. - This biogas can be used for cooking, heating, or electricity generation on the farm. 4. Pig Manure - The manure got from the piggery can be used as fertilizers for plants 5. Pig Leather Export - The circular approach ensures that no waste is left unused. After the pigs are slaughtered, their hides can be processed into pig leather.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Limited source of income and waste management. This project diversifies income and is a steady source of generating income on top of providing food the community at the same time utilizing waste as manure for agriculture and generation of biogas.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

1. Source of income 2. Source of food for the population 3. source of employment to the local population such as caretakers and other professionals in the industry 4. Source of green energy(biogas)

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

The local population especially in the rural areas are the main beneficiaries and other unemployed population

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2021-12-01

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

1

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

A civil engineer with 3 years of working experience

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

l) Agriculture

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

By promoting sustainable farming, the project creates economic opportunities and contribute to poverty reduction

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

By using left over school food and low cost feeds like black soldier fly larvae, silage, water weeds such as water hyacinth, Azolla, duck weed, it contributes to food security as there is efficient resource utilization which minimizes waste and ensures a steady supply of pig feed.

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Using pig manure for generation of biogas leads to proper waste management which improves health conditions, and sustainable food production ensures safe and nutritious food

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Implementation of a circular practice serves as an educational model for other farmers, students and communities, emphasizing resource efficiency and environmental stewardship

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Involving women in the circular farming for example employing them empowers them to economically and socially.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Since this project involves proper waste management, this reduces water pollution, benefiting both humans and aquatic ecosystems

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Biogas production through this project contributes to clean energy availability especially in rural areas where piggery is common

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

This sustainable pig farming creates jobs, supports livelihoods and contributes to economic growth.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

This project encourages innovation in waste utilization, biogas production, leather industries and sustainable farming techniques.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Through this circular farming, inequalities related to resource access, economic opportunities and environmental impacts.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

The project contributes sustainable urban food systems and reduces waste

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Circular farming practices minimizes waste, promotes resource efficiency, and encourages responsible production.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Biogas production through this project from pig manure reduces greenhouse gas emissions, also waste management and clean energy production.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Proper waste management prevents pollution of water bodies, which benefits the marine ecosystems

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Circular practices in the project reduces land degradation, promotes soil heath and enhances biodiversity

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

3

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

Sustainable practices contribute to stability, social justice and responsible governance.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

As this project involves 2 stakeholders, their collaboration is essential for successful circular farming methods

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

3

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

4

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

3

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

2

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

3

05.08 Justification

The product we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service as biogas production will be incorporated into the traditional piggery hence utilizing wastes The project could be described as an extension of a range of products or services as various products such as pig leather will also be utilized.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

The other farmers are my potential competitors, being a circular piggery project utilizing waste to generate biogas is what makes my project stand out.

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes, I offer financial assistance to female friends to start their own projects and give ideas how I started the piggery venture