
Empowering smallholder farmers with climate-smart practices for a sustainable future.
Steven Banda is the visionary behind Gaphen Projects, an agri-tech company he established after observing the significant challenges smallholder farmers encounter, including limited market access and low yields due to unsustainable farming practices. Gaphen provides extensive agricultural support through its innovative out-grower scheme, offering farmers a competitive market that guarantees fair prices for their produce. They buy crops from farmers at competitive prices and supply them to agro-processing companies, which helps lower transport costs for the farmers. The platform also offers personalized AI farming advice and smart weather resources derived from real-time data, empowering farmers to make informed choices that enhance yields, minimize environmental impact, and ensure long-term success. Gaphen’s comprehensive approach merges market access, training, and digital resources to equip farmers with essential skills for thriving. Currently, Gaphen employs…