Who We Are
Established in 2021 as a subsidiary of Sunseed Oil Limited, Sunseed Agro Limited is committed to addressing the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Malawi. Our mission is to boost farmer productivity, increase income, and make farming a sustainable and attractive livelihood, especially for women and youth.
Our Vision
To transform agriculture in Malawi by enabling smallholder farmers to access inputs, reliable extension services, and fair-priced markets, making farming a sustainable and attractive livelihood.
The Problem
Smallholder farmers face significant challenges, including:
Farmers often sell to middlemen (vendors) who exploit their cash-deficient situations by offering low prices.
Dilapidated roads, inadequate storage facilities, and long distances to urban markets hinder efficient trade. accumsan lacus vel facilisis.
Farmers struggle to obtain quality seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection materials at affordable prices.
Poor storage conditions lead to losses in both quantity and quality of produce.
Farmers lack access to reliable support and training to improve their practices.
Poor mobile network coverage leaves farmers without real-time pricing or market insights.
Our Solution
Sunseed Agro Limited provides tailor-made services to address these challenges, empowering farmers to thrive in the agricultural sector.
- Establishing reliable and structured markets to ensure farmers get fair prices for their produce.
- Supplying high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection products at affordable rates.
- Offering expert guidance and training to farmers, enabling them to adopt modern, efficient farming practices.
- Providing solutions for proper storage and handling of produce to preserve quality and reduce waste.
- Leveraging digital platforms to deliver market prices and agricultural updates to farmers, even in remote areas.
- Assisting farmers in aggregation, transportation, and connecting with urban markets to improve supply chains.
- Making farming accessible and profitable for women and youth, fostering inclusivity in agribusiness.