Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Fo'a Farms seeks to produce poultry products (meat, eggs, manure and other produce) and other crops such as sweet and Irish potatoes. Our goal is to be accessible, affordable and give consumer satisfaction as much as possible. We also seek to create jobs.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Fo'a Farms aims at bringing consumer satisfaction in the place of accessibility and affordability of our farm produce (poultry and crop production). We also envision job creation through partnerships and quality modern training techniques that will enhance our products and production processes and also empower others as well. Fo'a Farms looks forward to being able to distribute our produce within our region (Plateau State) and do business with other states within Nigeria as well, that is, interstate delivery of our farm produce and by extension we would love a global reach, of course with the right mentorship and guidance of Total Energies, Fo'a Farms will be able to achieve this milestone.

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

Crop production is on the decrease and there by increasing scarcity of farm produce, Fo'a Farms have decided to cease this opportunity of scarcity to meet the rising demand of healthy poultry produce and crop production. We would be satisfied to bring improved continuity in the poultry and crop space as it is a necessity to eat good and healthy food, we at Fo'a Farms are fulfilling this need as it is on the rise now.

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

With the establishment of Fo'a Farms; - the community and state that we are situated at (Plateau State) stands to gain an increase in their revenue -more qualified and certified farmers because Fo'a Farms in collaboration with the Local and State government would train and re-train farmers in modern day poultry and crop production so as to meet up with global standards - Fo'a Farms would create employment for youths both male and female to bridge the gap of inequality - Fo'a Farms will birth creatives in the farming space - Fo'a Farms will seek and bring to fruition, with partnerships, farming ideas that would change the livelihood of the common man

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

Fo'a Farms seeks to serve all people across board, that is why our farm produce will be accessible and affordable to meet the satisfaction of every consumer.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2022-12-15

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

0

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.)

Fo'a Farms hasn't gotten any partnerships for now because it is a new venture but we would love to have Total Energies partner with us so we could glean from your expertise, experiences and excellence.

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

https://www.facebook.com/ola.gpk

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

Our job creation and employment strategy at Fo'a Farms ensures our employees are able to provide their basic needs and grow their wealth through trainings and re-trainings for self improvement in their area of specialization in the agricultural sector. Another strategy up our sleeve to alleviate poverty is reaching out to our immediate communities to improve existing businesses, empowering fresh graduates from university through 'game challenges ' that would twick their innovative self to bring about great farming ideas that can be improved upon and expanded. These few steps would help them actualize their potentials, as they would 'Think and Grow rich'.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Fo'a Farms intend to actualize this zero hunger goal in my community first through a scheme called 'market day'. 'market day' is a day set aside for purchase of our farm produce at a subsidized rate compared to the actual price, this will help people stock-up their homes as much as possible and be able to feed. The 'market day' scheme is set to happen every three to four weeks.

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

To be able to achieve good health and well-being at all ages, we must all be intentional about eating good and balanced foods, that is why Fo'a Farms is being focused at producing healthy poultry and crop farm produce for the consumption and satisfaction of all people..

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Fo'a Farms' initiative of trainings and re-trainings particularly in poultry and crop farming, of farmers, employees and would-be farmers is an educative venture that charts a path for life long learning of the above mentioned persons. It strongly portrays a professional outlook on farming and a good command of the subject matter before venturing into or gaining new knowledge about it which will boost production either ways. Whether an individual wants to improve on the knowledge he/she has about poultry and crop farming or he/she desires to start up farming, Fo'a Farms' training Initiative ensures quality educative farming programs to aid every farmer.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

For both sexes (female and male) Fo'a Farms gives room for equality. We are sensitive to this subject matter as it is of great value and resource to our business. We know that human resource gives any business it's structure and stability, so, Fo'a Farms, looks to see the importance and value of each individual no matter the sex, and our reward system is according to value given per head.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

6

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

"Any farm that does not put into consideration it's sanitation, is not ready for growth". This saying apply to every farmer. Fo'a Farms first consideration, is to sink a borehole as clean water is essential for our poultry birds and all-year round crop farming ( both dry and rainy seasons). We are in collaboration with "Peace Environment Services" which are into waste management within our region, we ensure timely weeding of our farm lands and appropriate disposal of every waste, our farm produces. Peace Environment Services can be reached through this +234 813 277 0557 to confirm our collaboration.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

2

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Fo'a Farms advocates for a working society which contributes to the well-being of everyone within it. In lew of this, we are working to create jobs for as many as we can accommodate in our establishment and also we seek to empower youths from the grassroots and interested parties through our trainings and re-trainings as our partnerships begin to gain structure, this active steps we are taking is aimed at a productive economy as everyone is included in it's growth.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Fo'a Farms' gaming challenge for young farmers is an outlet for young minds with innovative ideas to bring to bear their intuitive genius', creating better routes, techniques and strategies, for production of crops or improving on existing farming techniques. The best ideas would be implemented and worked upon with guidance and supervision until they reach fruition. With the right mentorship and partnerships, Fo'a Farms is set to build a reliable, resilient and results driven industry for our economic growth.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

We are constantly seeking to better ourselves and businesses as knowledge keeps growing and the world rapidly changing. Fo'a Farms looks forward to facilitating the farming business to be at par with global standards and systems through acquisition and serial testing of different farming methods that suits our climate here in Nigeria, farming methods gotten via international courses and facilitators from other countries...hands-on experimentation of these methods to prove their workability. Fo'a Farms intend to explore farming in other countries through travels so as to get good and healthy exposure and know what steps to take to better our production. These would help to achieve this goal of equality within and among countries.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Safety breeds development, Fo'a Farms advocates for peaceful coexistence between communities, this can come to be by the enforcement of laws that guarantee basic human rights and freedom so that these communities can focus on discovering minerals and crops that are predominantly available in their locale and work on how to process them. With these discoveries, communities can sustain themselves and improve their relevance.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

For responsible consumption and production, what comes to mind is " management of resources in other to curb wastage" measurable and calculated distribution of resources to every aspect of the farm, that we are able to maximize the materials available for use and re-use of other materials for other functionalities, that is; recycling materials for re-use. Outlining strict rules that govern farming duties and activities and each employee taking responsibility for mismanagement with a cut in their pay for wastage to ensure adherence.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Adopting other methods of farming in the nearest future like 'soiless' or indoor vertical farming, precision life stock farming (PLF), robotics, to mention but a few, all these methods minimize climate action and make farming more efficient and effective but concerns about cost and technical complexity is an issue to be debated.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

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

5

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

Fo'a Farms is an avenue for partnerships as 'a tree cannot make a forest' we are open to cooperate with farmers from the grassroots and investors interested in farming whose goals are targeted at reducing food scarcity within my region Plateau State and the country,Nigeria at large.

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

5

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

2

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.

6

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

5

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

6

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

6

05.08 Justification

Fo'a Farms is seeking to bridge the gap of food scarcity as it is widening on a daily basis, the prices of food are sky-rocketing and the common man cannot afford a day's meal. Even though Fo'a Farms isn't a new innovation, we've decided to join the few farmers in changing the world one community at a time to make poultry produce and other crops readily accessible and affordable to all people no matter the class.

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

My competitors for the region I'm starting at (Plateau State) are; - Spring field Farms limited -Azco poultry Farm In my country Nigeria, my competitors are; - Ota Farms -Anadariya Farms -Crown Farms limited. What stands Fo'a Farms out is her dynamic customer satisfaction policy which range from accessibility and affordability of our farm produce, our inclusivity of modern methods of farming and the trainings and re-trainings of our employees, farmers and would-be farmers alike.

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

Not exactly for now but I have future plans for that, ( Girly-farmer initiative). It is an initiative that seeks to empower single mothers whose husbands chose to abandon with their children so they could satisfy selfish desires. I am a victor of this circumstance so I very well understand the pain and psychological trauma an abandoned child goes through from an absent father who is still alive but chooses to stay away from his family.