On February 5, 2025, we officially kicked off the assessment phase of the campaign, a crucial step in identifying the right farmers and communities to be part of our pilot program. Over the past few weeks, our dedicated team has been working tirelessly to assess, engage, and evaluate farmers in targeted regions to ensure that those with the greatest potential and need receive the right support.
🔍 What Is the Assessment Phase?
The assessment phase is more than just data collection—it’s about understanding the real challenges that farmers face. Through field visits, surveys, and in-depth discussions, we are evaluating:
Farmer readiness: identifying farmers who are willing and committed to maximizing maize production.
Land Suitability: Assessing soil quality, irrigation access, and farming conditions.
Financial Needs: Understanding access to capital and determining loan requirements.
Market Access: Evaluating current selling challenges and opportunities for better pricing.
By gathering this on-the-ground data, we are ensuring that our intervention is effective, practical, and sustainable for the farmers we work with.
The Journey So Far
Since the launch of the assessment phase, we have:
đź“Ť Engaged with multiple farming communities, gaining firsthand insights into their needs.
đź“Š Collected and analyzed valuable data to determine the best candidates for our pilot program.
🤝 Built trust with farmers, ensuring they understand how ZENGA will support them from planting to harvest.
Last week, we completed the initial assessment, and now we are selecting the farmers who will join the pilot program. These selected farmers will benefit from ZENGA’s input loans, farm management training, and post-harvest market support—all designed to maximize yield and income.
What’s Next?
The official pilot program is set to launch in September 2025, aligning with the upcoming farming season. Between now and then, we will:
🔹 Finalize farmer selection based on assessment data.
🔹 Prepare training programs to equip farmers with best practices.
🔹 Distribute input loans for seeds and fertilizers.
🔹 Establish direct market connections to ensure farmers get the best value for their crops.
Join Us on This Journey!
The ZENGA Chimanga Campaign is more than just a program—it’s a movement to revolutionize maize production in Malawi and create long-term food security. We are thrilled about the progress made so far and excited for what’s ahead.
Stay tuned for updates as we move to the next phase!
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