Ghana - Startup under 3 years old

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Sessay farms and trading is 60 - acre plot with fertile soil and adequate water supply in Nindor-waala, in the Jirapa District of Upper west Region. Established to showcase sustainable agricultural practices and produce high-quality organic crops.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Sessay farms and trading is a farming business located in the Upper West Region. It's objective is to establish a model farm that showcases sustainable agricultural practices and produce high-quality organic crops and supports local food systems. We cultivate a diverse range of crops, precisely grains (rice and corn), legumes (beans, soybeans and cowpea), tubers (yam and cassava). We are interested in using holistic approach to manage pests and diseases, minimizing chemical use. Sustainability features are; 1. Renewable energy: Installation of solar panels to power farm operations 2. Conservation Tillage: implementing reduced-tillage farming to minimize soil erosion and promote soil health. 3. Integrated Pest Management. Goals are; 1. To produce high-quality, organic crops and products. 2. To achieve economic viability and sustainability. 3. To support local food systems and community development. 4. To serve a model for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

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

1. Food security : ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of fresh produce to meet the demands of our growing population 2. Sustainable Food Production: establish a sustainable farming system that produces high-quality crops while minimizing environmental impact and promoting ecological balance. 3. Economic viability: Developing a profitable and sustainable farming model that supports local economies and provides a viable livelihood for local farmers and agricultural workers. 4 Environmental stewardship: Mitigating the negative effects of conventional farming practices on soil, water and biodiversity, while promoting ecosystem services and carbon sequestration.

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).

The benefits and advantages are; 1. Reduced Chemical Use: Our organic and integrated pest management approaches minimizes harmful chemical usage, promoting eco-friendly farming practices. 2. Enhanced Food Security: By increasing local produce and reducing post harvest losses, our project contributes food availability and accessibility. 3. Improved Market Access: Our project also connects smallholder farmers with lucrative markets, ensuring fair prices and stable income. 4. Climate Resilience: Our sustainable practices helps farmers adapt to climate change, ensuring long-term agricultural productivity community resilience.

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

As a farmer, my targeted beneficiaries are as follows; 1. Local Consumers: People in my surrounding communities who purchase cowpea for household consumption, either fresh or processed into various products like beans, flour or snacks. 2. Food Processors: Companies or individuals who buy cowpea in bulk to process into value-added products like canned goods, frozen foods or animal feed. 3. Animal Feed Manufacturers: Cowpea is a nutritious ingredient in animal feed, making my produce a valuable input for this industry. 4. Local Markets and Traders: Market stalls, street vendors and traders who buy my buy my produce to resell in smaller quantities to consumers. Middlemen also purchase in bulk and resell to retailers, processors or exporters. 5. Food assistance Programs: Government initiatives or NGOs that provide food aid to vulnerable populations, such as school feeding programs or emergency food relief.

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

08/11/2023

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Non

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

0

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.).

There are no other owners

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 :

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

Agriculture

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

As a farmer, my startup contribute to the SDG goal "No Poverty" in several ways: 1. Job Creation: My farm provides employment opportunities for local people, both directly and indirectly, helping to reduce unemployment and poverty. 2. Income Generation: By selling my produce, I generate income for myself and my family, enabling us to meet basic needs and improve our living standards. 3. Food Security: Cowpea is a nutritious food source and by producing it, I help ensure access to healthy food for local communities, reducing poverty-related malnutrition. 4. Empowerment of Smallholder Farmers: as a smallholder farmer, I can share knowledge, skills and best practices with fellow farmers, helping them improve their productivity and income. 5. Rural Development: My startup helps maintain rural livelihoods, preventing urban migration and preserving community cohesion.

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

As a farmer, my startup contributes to this SDG goal in several way: 1. Increased Food Availability: By producing leguminous crops and grains, that are nutritious and protein-rich. My startup contribute to increasing the availability of healthy food for local communities. 2. Enhanced Food Security: By promoting sustainable agricultural practices, my startup helps maintain soil health, conserve water and reduce crop losses, ensuring a stable food supply. 3. Improved Food Access: My startup helps ensure that people have access to nutritious food, particularly vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women and the elderly.

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

My startup contributes to this SDG goal (SDG 3) in several ways; 1. Addressing Malnutrition: My startup produces nutrient-dense food, it helps combat malnutrition, stunting and wasting in children and micronutrient deficiencies in vulnerable populations. 2. Supporting Maternal and Child Health: Cowpea is an excellent source of iron, folate and other essential nutrients crucial for maternal and child health, helping to prevent birth defects and anemia. 3. Reducing Chemical Use: By adopting sustainable farming practices, my startup minimizes the use of harmful chemicals, protecting consumers' health and the environment.

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

6

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My startup contributes to this SDG goal in several ways; 1. Supporting Local School: My startup can partner with nearby schools to provide fresh produce for school meals, promoting nutrition and health among students. 2. Vocational Training: My startup can offer training and apprenticeships for young people, equipping them with practical farming skills, entrepreneurship skills and business management.

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

6

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My startup contribute to this SDG goal in some ways; 1. Empowering Women Farmers: My startup can provide training, resources and support specifically for women farmers, enabling them to increase their productivity and income. 2. Gender-Balanced Workforce: My startup fosters a gender-balanced workforce on my farm which provides equal opportunities for men and women to work and lead. 3. Promoting Women's Leadership: My startup encourages and supports women to take leadership roles in agricultural and other industrious sectors as I will serve as a role model to them.

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

6

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

6

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

My startup contributes to this SDG goal in several ways: 1. Job Creation: My startup provides stable and decent employment opportunities for local people, directly and indirectly through farming operations and related activities. 2. Fair Labour Practices: my startup ensures fair labour practices, including fair wages, safe working conditions and social protection for all employees. 3. Entrepreneurship Opportunities: we will offer training and support for young entrepreneurs, enabling them to start their own agricultural businesses and contribute to local economic growth.

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

6

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

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

6

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

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

6

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

4

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

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

6

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

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

7 = Tout à fait d'accord

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

6

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.08 Justification

Here are some points that justify the uniqueness and innovation of my startup. 1. Specialty Varieties: My startup grows unique, disease-resistant and climate-resilient cowpea varieties that are not commonly found in the market. 2. Organic and Regenerative Farming Practices: My startup uses sustainable methods that prioritize soil health, biodiversity and ecosystem services, setting my produce apart from conventionally grown cowpeas. 3. High-quality Processing: My startup implements advanced processing techniques such as sorting, grading and packaging, to ensure consistency and quality in every batch. 4. Consumer Engagement: My startup offers workshops, recipes and resources to educate consumers about the benefits and versatility of cowpeas. 5. Seed Preservation and Development: My startup works to preserve heirloom cowpea varieties and develop new ones, contributing to genetic diversity and adaptation.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

My main potential competitors may include; 1. Other local Cowpea farmers: Those operating in the same region, targeting similar markets. 2. Large Scale Commercial Farmers: Industrial-scale farms with economies of scale established supply chains. 3. Importers and Distributors: Companies importing cowpeas from other regions or countries. What makes my startup stand out from these competitors are; 1. Specialty Varieties: My startup grows unique, disease-resistant and climate-resilient cowpea varieties that are not commonly found in the market. 2. Organic and Regenerative Farming Practices: My startup uses sustainable methods that prioritize soil health, biodiversity and ecosystem services, setting my produce apart from conventionally grown cowpeas. 3. Direct Sales and Relationships: My startup builds strong connections with costumers through direct sales, farmer's markets or community-supported agriculture programs. 4. Collaboration and Partnerships with restaurants, local chefs etc.

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