Ghana - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

An ecosystem which comprises of livestock and poultry farming, fish farming, crop farming, and ultimately a farmers market or mall where people can get farm fresh organic products, and residential units as a vacation destination on the farm.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

A recycling process is practiced on the farm with the pig dropping processed to compost and worm feed for the crops and fish and local poultry feed. The water drained from the ponds are collected and used for irrigation on the crop farm. A five acre crop farm made of cocoa and oranges, cassava and maize goes a long way to cut down the cost of feed drastically. The larger vision is to own at least 200 acre land as an all purpose land to house the many dreams we have in the budding stage. An ownership of green housing projects is also up there in terms of expansion and it will be the major form of crop farming practice we will engage in. Have guest rooms for visitors looking to take a break to relax and eat fresh foods, and also people who would want to visit for rehabilitation.

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

In Africa, Ghana specifically, planting and harvesting is done on a seasonal basis. When there is in-season, there comes massive supply of goods where as off-season creates a massive shortage in produce. Most Africans abroad mostly wish to eat home grown foods, exporting to individual customers abroad will help solve this. A warehousing facility to store yields which are in excess and kept in a colder temperature. Having the means of providing farm yield all year round goes a long way in cutting short the shortages we face in off-season periods. There is also the issue of unemployment for the youth. The major problem identified is that agribusiness is not attractive to the youth due to misinformation and past perceptions. Our past generation made it seem like a tedious job involving hoes and cutlass, not far from the truth but there has been massive technological improvements to make work easy which most do not know. There will be enrollment programs to educate to youth to explore.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

We believe that our customers deserve only the best, and the best ingredients comes from the natural environment we operate. Sourcing quality meat and produce from well-groomed livestock and organic farms to get you the healthiest, tastiest meals possible. Supply food all year round to customers In today's world, city life and lifestyle takes a toll on the mental health of most people, we believing having a place off the noise and pollution in populated areas where people can be hosted in a serene environment, engage in stress free activities and find peace in nature can help in dealing with some mental health issues some people may have Provision of employment and training for youth and also help and inspire the youth

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Households and individuals looking to consume pure organic foods, schools, hotels ans restaurants, hospitals. Africans living abroad that want to eat organic produce from home. Individuals looking to be away from their daily stressful lives for a while, to have a natural stress free environment, and people going through rehabilitation

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-06-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

4

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Hector, an Accountant with experience working in Ghana and the UAE Henry, a Finance and Data Analyst. Herbert, A Student Apefa, a Pharmacist Michael, a Logistic and Supply Chain Expert

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

https://www.animafarms.net , facebook.com/animafarms , instagram.com/animafarmsgh , https://www.tiktok.com/@animafarms?_t=8eMSKnx1pZt&_r=1

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

l) Farming

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

we have currently employed only two people, and have tried to make their lives better at least, and when we reach our goals, we will be able to employ hundreds more and also help willing people with our produce to sell. The system we intend to run, is to have an agreement with them, to set up shops, while we provide their initial stock, capped at a certain level, and have them pay that off, six to twelve months, but stock replacements would be paid from the sales they make after the initial supplies are sold to replace it. This way, we would create a source of income for people.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

optimal production levels will help us harvest enough food to supply and store to supply all year round to help solve food shortage issues and hikes in prices

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

producing food free of chemicals and purely organic products from an ecosystem that supports the environment. And also the goal of providing a safe space for everyone to visit and be away from stress.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

3

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

one thing we have realized in our current location, and the children do not like school or want to continue after BECE, so we have spoken to the head master and a few teachers, to let us have a mentor-ship program for them, where our team and a few friends can talk to them and create an environment for them to dream bigger. also when we get we reach our goals, we'd be able to support our operating communities with opportunities for the children to climb higher in their education

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

we currently have only one female in our team, but women will be a stronghold of our operations, we'll give as many women the opportunities to farm, expects in farming field and women who would want to be business owners to own their own business selling or distributing our products

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

running an ecosystem not only help us, but save the environment

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

provision of employment with decent salary and packages

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

we have our doors opened to all and everyone and sell our produce to anyone

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

this is why we are growing organic foods for all

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

planting has the capacity to take away some atmospheric carbon

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

5

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

our operations help protect land and the environment, and our ecosystem also helps with its restoration

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

2

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

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

4

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

2

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

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

5

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Ghana is a farming community and there are many people into farming. There is always produce on the markets, in abundance during harvest seasons, and the few farmers with irrigation systems, profit off the market during shortage periods. We intend to be a constant supplier of food all year round, by storing the excess produced, to supply without hiking prices. Also with the holiday destination, there are so many places, but non that has a calm serene natural environment and will give the foods we'd serve and the activities and experiences one will have, when they visit our farm to stay

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