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History and Background

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.

Our Team

Advisory Board


Lisa Chingoli Mbendera
Lisa Chingoli Mbendera

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.

Professor Gary Burniske
Professor Gary Burniske

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).

Mr. Monty L. Henderson
Mr. Monty L. Henderson

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.

Mr. Chifuniro Kandaya
Mr. Chifuniro Kandaya

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


William Banda
William Banda

Founder and CEO

Molly Whayo
Molly Whayo

Program Manager

Yami Msafu
Yami Msafu

Finance and Admin

Thandizo Chunga
Thandizo Chunga

Business Development Officer

Tamandani Gumeni
Tamandani Gumeni

Agronomist

50,000

+

People Impacted

2,000

+

Farming Input Access

5

X

Return on Investment

50

%

Women Participation

Our Focus

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.