Malawi - Startup under 3 years old

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

The core centre of my project is specifically dealing with Agribusiness systems. And dwells much in horticultural systems that tallies with Zero hunger. All this done through Eco-farming. Chikoya Farm Solutions intends to be harvesting threefold per year.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Chikoya Farm Solutions is agribusiness entity, under the ownership of Mr. Anderson Chikoya as managing director. This business started its operations on 10th July 2023 and registered with the Malawi government on 27th February 2024. Chikoya Farm Solutions secured an office at Synergy Complex in area 12, plot no: 526, songwe street in Lilongwe the Malawi's capital city. This business is fully registered with the Malawi government through registra general in accordance with the Act No.12 of 2012 of Malawi's constitution. And also certified by The Ministry of Trade & Industry and other authorities, boards, and councils in Malawi for legal trading. Since its establishment, Chikoya Farm Solutions has been delivering its products and rendering services in most regions of Malawi. The core centre of Chikoya Farm Solutions is normally based on Agribusiness systems, & dwells much in horticultural system in order to support zero hunger campaign. Our intention is to be harvesting threefold yearly.

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

Following are the main focus; (1). Life on land. This business promotes Eco-farming. (2). Zero hunger. This business dwells much in irrigation systems that tallies with SDG number 2, Zero hunger, all this done through Eco-farming. Chikoya Farm Solutions intends to be harvesting threefold per year, in order to maximise food security of the country we're based in, and world at large. (3). This business encourages proper waste disposal.

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).

Following are the main advantages. (1). Life on land. Since this business promotes Eco-farming.here are some advantages of practising Eco-farming; Environmental friendly, Promotes sustainable development, Healthy and tasty food, and Inexpensive process. (2). Zero hunger. This business dwells much in irrigation systems that tallies with SDG number 2, Zero hunger, all this done through Eco-farming. Chikoya Farm Solutions intends to be harvesting threefold per year, in order to maximise food security of the country we're based in, and world at large. (3). Waste Disposal. This business encourages proper waste disposal. For instance, we use solid and liquid wastes to make organic fertilizer (Chikoya Organic Fertilizer). By doing this job creation is done.

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

CUSTOMER BASE Our diverse customer base includes; supermarkets, urban and rural customers/ clients i.e youths groups, women groups, cooperations, clubs, associations, and all marginalised farmers or those who have little access to information and extension services.

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

10/07/2023

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 ?

0

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

1

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

These Include: Good communication skills, analytical skills, innovative, ability to work odd hours, result oriented, team work spirit, effective handling of work pressure, eagerness to face new challenges and willingness to travel with work.

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://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083322909437

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

We promote to the eradication of extreme poverty by teaching people to be self-reliant through our diverse range of programs we do. This includes; Empowering youths groups, women groups, cooperations, clubs, associations, and all marginalised farmers or those who have little access to information and extension services.

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

We're more focused on irrigation systems that tally with Zero hunger goal. For our intention is to be harvesting threefold per year, in order to maximise food security of the country we're based in and across the world. While using environmental friendly agricultural practices.

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

During our farming, we make sure to produce nutritious foods through our Eco-farming practices.

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

This business conducts educational trainings. Extension service (advisory): This is a part time service whereby we provide new farming methods, by organising farming and development programmes aimed at reaching marginalised farmers or those who have little access to information and extension services.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Please understand that this business gives opportunity equally to both males and females during employment and other business opportunities, since Chikoya Farm Solutions is Equal Opportunity Employer, Trainer, Educator that is committed to combat gender inequality through different programs we do.

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

This business promotes clean water and sanitation programs hold by the Lilongwe Water Board or related institutions.

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

This business promotes other businesses that deals with clean energy. Such as gas cooking, brequets, and other clean energy systems.

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 business promotes descent work goal by providing Morden irrigation equipments to its workers. By doing so time and energy is used efficiently that contribute to economic growth of the country and world at large.

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

Innovation is one among our Cole values. Chikoya Farm Solutions embraced innovation by start using drip irrigation system.

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

Please understand that this business gives opportunity equally to both males and females during employment and other business opportunities, since Chikoya Farm Solutions is Equal Opportunity Employer, Trainer, Educator that is committed to combat gender inequality through different programs we do.

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

Briefly, Chikoya Farm Solutions supports Sustainable cities and communities goal by participating in such programs.

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

Responsible consumption and production is one among other programs we do promote at Chikoya Farm Solutions.

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 business never practices air polluting activities such as improper burning of wastes.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

This business never uses water polluting activities such as improper waste disposal.

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

Chikoya Farm Solutions is also much focused on SDG number 15, LIFE ON LAND (of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss). At Chikoya Farm Solutions we do Eco-farming Wich makes us to be unique from our competitors who are still using non environmental friendly practices in farming.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We also maintain peace and justice through an employment, since Chikoya Farm Solutions an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to combat gender inequality through different programs we do.

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

We actively engage in various collaborations and networks, including participation in training programs under the training institutes such as; Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute - SMEDI, and the Malawi Bureau of Standards partnership just to mention a few.

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

4

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait 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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

Since its establishment, Chikoya Farm Solutions has been delivering its products and rendering services in most regions of Malawi. The core centre of Chikoya Farm Solutions is normally based on Agribusiness. And dwells much in irrigation systems that tallies with SDG number 2, Zero hunger. Chikoya Farm Solutions intends to be harvesting threefold per year, in order to maximise food security of the country we're based in, neighbouring countries, and world at large. But Chikoya Farm Solutions is not limited to farming only. It encompasses a broader spectrum through the agribusiness system which includes input supplies, value-addition, marketing, microfinance, and agricultural extension (Advisory services). Chikoya Farm Solutions is also much focused on SDG number 15, LIFE ON LAND (of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss). At Chikoya Farm Solutions we do Eco-farming Wich makes us to b

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Chikoya Farm Solutions is not as weak as other business are. This business was solely been operated by Mr. Anderson Chikoya as primary farmer, who was being helped by his two family members. After a year Anderson managed to employ four casual labourers to be assisting the field work. This business has survived perilous times such as COVID 19 pandemic period, when world's economy paralyzed. But Chikoya Farm Solutions was been anchored by business management skills under the ownership and supervision of Mr. Anderson Chikoya. This speaks a lot that the business is growing internally. Establishing branches in other cities signifies external growth of the business. After 3 to 4 years, Chikoya Farm Solutions is intending of having permanent branches within Malawi. But currently, it operates in three major cities of Malawi namely; Lilongwe, Mzumzu, and Blantyre. Chikoya Farm Solutions secured an office at Synergy Complex where it is intending to have the head office there by 1st June, 2024.

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

I am an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to gender equality. We do also have community women empowerment programs.