AGRF Deal Room 2021: Making the case for investing in smallholders – Poultry and aquaculture agribusinesses for accelerated growth and enhanced food systems in Malawi
CASA’s Investor Summit at AGRF’s Deal Room 2021
The objective was to stimulate behavioural change of investors, policy makers and other stakeholders on agricultural investments by demonstrating the commercial and development potential of smallholder sourcing models.
Agenda
| Timing (GMT) | Speaker | Comment |
| (4’) | Frank Tembo | Session Introduction and Delivery Format by CASA Team |
| (10’) | Pilira Kafakamoyo, Acting Director of Investment promotion and facilitation (Malawi Investment and Trade Centre) | Case for Malawi as a destination for agricultural investment finance by MITC |
| (8’) | Nyaluwanga Poultry Farm, established in December 2014, specialises in producing high quality poultry and poultry products. Nyaluwanga works with other aspiring small-scale poultry farmers, helping them start their own poultry business by providing advice and planning. Pitch by Cecelia Mseteka. | Investment opportunities in poultry and aquaculture in Malawi |
| (8’) | Viphya Chambo, the biggest fish farm in northern Malawi. The farm produces and supplies Tilapia (Chambo) and Catfish. It has 3.5 hectares of fishponds. A greenhouse structure installed ensures continued reproduction during winter Viphya Chambo is the largest private fingerling producer in Malawi. Pitch by Falesi Mwangonde. | |
| (8’) | Lenziemill Milling Ltd, established in 2017, is primarily focused on Livestock feed milling, agro processing and contract farming. They currently produce both commercial layer and broiler feed. Pitch by Maya Khonje-Stewart | |
| (10’) | Frank Tembo and audience | Questions from the audience and panel discussion |
| (2’) | Frank Tembo | Closing remarks |