aQysta Malawi

Profitable Malawian Smallholder Farmers with Solar-Powered Processing Service 

This project will introduce mobile, on-location processing units that will serve smallholder farmers by providing solar-powered cutting, threshing, and drying services. The mobile processing facility will travel directly to farmers, effectively reducing logistical challenges and transportation costs for farmers. Farmers will access processing services without any upfront payment, operating on a benefit-sharing model. In addition, the project will establish market linkages for the processed products. aQysta will integrate the use of their in-house Grown ERP mobile app and software to educate smallholder farmers, analyse their farming practices, and connect them with buyers interested in traceability. 

Outcome and Impact

By providing the solar-powered processing products, aQysta Malawi Ltd will create enhanced energy access for 18,000 people. On an annual basis, 222 tCO2e will be reduced and 168 MWh of clean electricity will be generated. Furthermore, aQysta Malawi Ltd aims to create 80 temporary and 10 permanent jobs, with 43% of leadership positions filled by women.