Zambia - Startup under 3 years old

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This project aims at sensitizing rural farmers on the importance of irrigation agriculture. It aims at using the water resources on the banks of the Kafue River where farmers will be engaged to venture in the production of various crops.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

The Itezhi Tezhi rural community along the Kafue River banks presents this proposal for consideration by esteemed donors and embassies. The purpose of this document is to seek assistance in acquiring inputs and equipment vital for an irrigation project aimed at initially benefiting about 380 households and piloting over 200Ha of land which will be put under irrigated crop production. The Itezhi-Tezhi rural community, situated along the banks of the Kafue River, faces numerous challenges, including poverty, illiteracy, and the impact of HIV/AIDS. Following the prolonged dry spells which later resulted in a drought in the 2023/2024 farming season; crop production has been seriously affected in the district. A crop forecast survey conducted in all the camps across the district showed that 82% of the crop has actually failed. This has presented a huge challenge on food security as most families are expected to starve.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

Every community or farmer group dealing with vulnerable people should always have a sustainable program in place to ensure the smooth running of farmers' interests without disruptions. However, in the rural communities of Itezhi Tezhi District, located in Chief Chikaza Munyama's Chiefdom within Southern Province, there exists a pressing challenge exacerbated by the region's vulnerability to drought. Southern Province, being drought-prone, heavily relies on government-subsidized rain-fed agricultural inputs and donations for its food sustenance. This dependency presents a significant risk, particularly during periods of prolonged drought, as evidenced by the severe impacts experienced during the 2023/2024 drought. In Chief Chikaza Munyama's Chiefdom, where farmers predominantly rely on livestock and rain-fed agriculture, the effects of drought are particularly devastating, affecting both crops and livestock.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

Maize is a priority crop to be grown in order to address the hunger situation. The production will be done in 2 consecutive growing periods and it is projected to be harvested twice. Between March and July the first harvest of 2,500MT will be done and thereafter in August and November the second harvest of over 2,500MT will follow. This means that the total of over 5,000MT will be added to the food basket. This production alone will reduce the District’s maize requirement by over 60%.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

This project is targeting to serve the general public of itezhi-tezhi district with fresh agricultural products such as maize, tomatoes, vegetables and other vital crops. And so the farmers will benefit by selling their produce to the general public while the public will benefit by accessing fresh farm products.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

30/06/2022

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

1

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

This is a youth led initiative which has engaged a few of the locals in producing fresh farm products. We use local unskilled labour which is monitored by experienced agriculture officers whom we work hand in hand for technical support. This initiative mainly seeks to shift the farmers thinking away from rain fed agricultural activities to irrigated which is easy to control and monitor.

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://web.facebook.com/vintelfoundation

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Matériaux (agriculture, pêche, produits chimiques, matériaux de construction, conteneurs et emballages, métaux et mines, papier et produits forestiers)

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

If we talk of food production, this speaks directly to the goal which aims at no poverty. In producing food we are assured that the public will be food secure. A food secure public is what we intent to see. We will strive to produce the most crucial foods that are needed in the day to day lives of the people.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Same as the other goal, our project aims at ending hunger. Food production is at the heart of this project and ensuring that irrigation is adopted in the production process.

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Without good food on people's tables, it is difficult to have good health and well-being. This project, is anchored on positively impacting people's lives by providing them with good and healthy food production.

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

When a child is well fed, they stand a chance of doing better and being able to concentrate on their studies. We are in the food production sector which complements other sectors such as health and education.

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

4

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

This project does not directly impact on gender equality.

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Considering that this project also focused on irrigation development, the people stand a chance of having access to clean water and sanitation through the irrigation infrastructure which will be developed.

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

As people get impowered with this initiative they will definitely stay away from charcoal burning. Improved incomes are most likely going to push the people to invest in clean and renewable energy.

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

This project strives to be a major contributor towards economic growth. By engaging in food production, this project is better placed to contribute to decent work and economic growth.

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

As incomes are improving, it most likely there will be industry innovation and infrastructure.

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

This project is most likely to positively contribute to reduced inequalities because it brings about a level playing field for food production participants.

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

This project is most likely to bring about sustainable cities and communities due to the fact that they will be busy producing products whose market is readily available.

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Justification is that when people are producing their own food, they will be responsible enough to ensure that consumption and production is done is a strategic manner.

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

This project is at the heart of climatic action. Good practices that aim at reducing tree cutting activities and green house gas emissions.

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

4

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

To a less extent this project does not touch on life below water.

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

This project directly positively impacts restoration of land. It promotes smart agriculture which does not promote land degradation and other negative impacts on the environment.

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

4

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

This project does not directly focus on peace justice and strong institutions.

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

This project is open to partnerships. Food production requires that various stakeholders are engaged for it to be a success.

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

5

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

5

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

4

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

6

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

4

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

4

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

4

06.08 Justification

Food production has been there and it will always be there for as long as people will be there to eat. There is nothing new that we are doing apart from ensuring that the food production process is not reliant .

06.09 Analyse compétitive

The major competitors are farmers who are already producing food for the local community in itezhi-tezhi. The major advantage we are adopting now is the ability to be able to buy modern irrigation equipment which will increase production and productivity.

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?