As a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture student was about to graduate from the Lilongwe
University of Agriculture and Natural Resources in 2017, he recognized a major challenge
facing many young graduates in Malawi: the scarcity of jobs due to high unemployment rates.
Rather than seeking non-existent employment opportunities, he saw a different path. He realized
that the agricultural knowledge he gained at university could be transformed into economic
opportunities, especially considering Malawi’s status as an agribusiness economy.
Motivated by this insight, he mobilized other young people and founded AgriTech Enterprise.
The organization was established with the goal of turning classroom knowledge into
practical ideas that support smallholder farmers. AgriTech focuses on providing customized
input loan solutions, leveraging technology, and building the capacity of youth, smallholder
farmers, and agribusiness SMEs.
AgriTech Enterprise has gained significant recognition internationally, being honoured by
the US government under the Mandela Washington Fellowship flagship program for Young African
Leaders.
Advisory Board
Board Chairperson
Lisa Chingoli Mbendera is a legal professional with extensive experience in governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks. Her focus is on strengthening systems, supporting strategic decisions, and contributing to sustainable professional and organizational outcomes.
Board Member
Professor Burniske is a specialist in global food security with a technical focus on sustainable agriculture, food supply chains and smallholder agricultural business development. He currently serves as Assistant Director for Program Development in Purdue University’s Office of International Programs in Agriculture (IPIA).
Board Member
Mr. Monty L. Henderson is a senior business and economic development leader with more than two decades of experience supporting agribusinesses, small businesses, and regional economic growth across Indiana, USA. Currently he serves as Senior Business Coordinator at Henderson Ag Advantage and President of M&K Henderson Family Farm, Inc.
Board Member
Chifuniro Kandaya is a thought leader, ecosystem builder and green enterprise development catalyst. Currently he is a Senior Research Associate at the Center for Ecological Intelligence of the University of Johannesburg and a member of the renowned Maxwell Leadership Certified Team member.
Operational Team
Founder and CEO
Program Manager
Finance and Admin
Business Development Officer
Agronomist
Our approach revolves around providing smallholder farmers with the
necessary tools, resources, and knowledge to significantly increase
their crop yields and income. Through our Pre-establishment Finance
Model, we supply inputs like soybean seeds on credit, which farmers
repay either in kind or in cash. By focusing on building trust and
engagement with farmers throughout the growing season, we have helped
farmers more than double their harvests and income through precision
farming to improve farmer productivity by using technology to optimize
resource use, increase yields, and reduce costs. Our work ensures that
farmers not only receive the inputs they need but also gain the skills
and market access required to sustain their livelihoods.
We are tackling the challenges smallholder farmers face in accessing
affordable credit and high-quality agricultural inputs in Malawi. By
offering a comprehensive package of services, including input loans,
training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and market access support,
we aim to enhance the productivity and profitability of smallholder
farmers.