Avocado Production In East Africa.

Rwathia Agrofarm

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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 500,000,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

Project Manager

Joseph Gitigi

Project Partners Inc

Carbacid Kenya.

Project Summary

Rwathia Agrofarm is a social enterprise aggregating 3,000 small-scale farmers for avocado and mango export. It provides technical support and inputs on credit, aiming to establish a processing unit and large-scale orchard.

Intervention Areas

Smallholder Support & ExtensionSocial EntrepreneurshipTechnical & Vocational TrainingTrade & Market AccessValue Chain Development (e.g. Skills Training)

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Small-scale farmers lack knowledge of climate-smart practices, inputs, and market access for high-value crops like avocados, limiting their livelihood sustainability.

Proposed Solution

Aggregate farmers, provide technical support/inputs on credit (recoverable from produce), and establish an export-oriented processing unit (EPZ).

Expected Impact

Increased foreign exchange, job creation, improved infrastructure, and adoption of climate-smart agriculture and improved nutrition.

Sustainability Plan

Operates as a for-profit social enterprise; inputs are provided on credit recoverable from sales, ensuring a self-sustaining revolving financial model.

Budget Breakdown

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